The most terrifying part of the year is finally here! It’s time to start taking advantage of everything that haunt season has to offer. Sometimes the best inspiration for your own haunt can come from experiencing a bone-rattling scare yourself. If you’re located in the midwest or are up for a road trip, we’ve got a treat for you! Whether you’re looking for a more traditional scare or something a little more sinister, here are nine fang-tastic haunted attractions that you have to visit this season.
1. Wicked Woods of Terror – Caro, MI
Wicked Woods of Terror unlocks a whole universe of fright all packed into its secluded woodland setting. Take a wander through this haunted trail, but watch your step! If you dare, you can choose a route that gets you splattered in fake blood. This haunt offers four different attractions to meet everyone’s needs on the scare spectrum: the haunted trail, an escape room, a gellyball battle game, and a spooky zombie brain game. These ghouls truly pull out all of the stops to make this haunt a one-of-a-kind experience.
Opening night: September 9
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2. Hayride of Horror/Curse of the Bayou – Lockport, IL
By day, Dellwood Park is innocently known for being a spot for family recreation and entertainment. But by night, it turns into a paranormal playground where the living and the dead walk amongst each other. Jump onto the “Hayride of Horror” to experience these monsters up-close and coming at you from all different angles. If you have the brains, enter the “Curse of the Bayou” maze and try to outsmart the Voodoo Priestess looking to make you her next victim.
Opening night: September 30
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3. Full Moon Night Paddle – Fremont, OH
From the legendary monsters who brought you the Haunted Hydro — Picture this: a full moon sits in the sky, illuminating eerie fog below settling over the Sandusky River. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Big Foot in the distance. Sounds creepy but still invigorating, right? There’s only one place you can experience it and it’s at the Full Moon Night Paddle. Expect to have a haunting night on this guided kayak tour taking place twice a month. Grab a life jacket and get ready for a frightfully good time!
Opening night: September 9
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4. Stillwell Manor Haunted House – Anderson, IN
Stillwell Manor is no small production– this indoor haunt covers over 33,000 sq/ft with three different attractions all under one roof. Being located in a real abandoned movie theater just adds to the story and makes it a hit for thrill-seekers of all kinds. The best part? Guests can enjoy all three attractions for one price. Step inside if you’re ready for an unsettling, immersive haunt experience.
Opening night: September 24
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5. Wisconsin Feargrounds – Waukesha, WI
Wisconsin Feargrounds has been scaring the life out of guests for nearly 20 years and has consistently been ranked as one of the best haunts in the country. Face off against the tortured monsters of The Compound, then enter the home of a clown gone crazy in Sketchy’s Chambers, and just as you think you’re finished, you find yourself trapped in Contagion. Enter if you want to test your bravery, but you’ll never know what’s lurking behind the next corner!
Opening night: September 30
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6. Midnight Terror Haunted House – Oak Lawn, IL
With a focus on “old school” tactics matched with “new school” technology, Midnight Terror Haunted House brings together the best of both to bring a new world of horror to guests. You can always expect this haunt to bring on the next big thing that will take them to the next level, whether that’s in adding a new storyline, upping the detail of their scenes, or experimenting with the sickest SFX makeup. When you get an up close look at this place, it’s no surprise that its been featured on NBC, USA Today, Fox News, and has been ranked Illinois’ #1 must-see haunted house.
Opening night: September 23
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7. Exit 13 – Mount Morris, MI
Do you think you’re brave enough to face your deepest nightmares at Exit 13? Their monsters will be the ones to determine your fate! Exit 13 is well-known for their highly impressive sets along with their original cast of physically interactive characters. You’ll be screaming, crawling, and running through this haunt for just under 30 minutes– perfect if you’re looking to squeeze a quick scare in for the night.
Opening night: September 16
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8. Factory of the Dead – Saginaw, MI
Factory of the Dead is the place to be if you need a variety of attractions to satisfy your craving for scaring. You’ll have a hard time getting bored with multiple scares on-site: one haunted house, four escape rooms, two gellyball arenas, and an axe throwing arena. Not only is this haunt one of the newest in the area, but it’s now also the largest. This seriously scary, spine-chilling experience will keep you on your toes the entire time.
Opening night: September 30
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9. Madness Haunted House – Council Bluffs, IA
Make your way through one of the most horrific haunts that Iowa has to offer at Madness Haunted House. After bouncing around between a few different locations over the years, this haunt has finally settled in arguably its best location yet: an antique 1890’s farmhouse. Be careful walking through the kitchen or you might just become someone’s next meal. Make sure to tip-toe through the bedroom or risk waking up someone you’ll be less than delighted to see. Monsters wait just around the corner hoping that their next victim is about to walk through that door.
Opening night: September 16
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