Must-Visit Spooky Attractions in Each State

These aren’t your typical Universal Haunted Horror nights…

Halloween is easily my favorite holiday and favorite time of year. Something about pumpkins, And of course, Tim Burton movies, plus getting scared senseless by actors dressed from your worst nightmare makes me fully convinced that the fall season is the best. That’s why a haunted attraction is a must-do each October. No matter what state you’re in, there’s a spooky thing waiting for you.

Alabama

Atrox Factory – Leeds, Alabama

Atrox Factory is the largest all-indoor Halloween attraction in the Southeast as well as one of the top 10 haunted attractions in the United States. The terror-filled experience is made up of 50,000 square feet with over a quarter of a mile of twisted hallways and surprises. Tickets start at $28.

Alaska

Fright Night – Anchorage, Alaska

If you’re looking for a scare in Alaska, this haunted house is for you. This attraction is good for all ages, so bring the family and celebrate the spooky season. Ticket prices start at $15.

Arizona

13th Floor Haunted House – Pheonix, Arizona

This haunted house in Pheonix was rated one of the scariest in the U.S.A. by USA Today, so it’s not for the faint of heart. One attraction is completely in the dark, so people must rely just on their five senses to make it through. Tickets start at $20.

Arkansas

Carpenter’s Mortuary Spook House – Gentry, Arkansas

Not every haunted attraction has a backstory, but this one does. Learn about the chilling history going back all the way to the 1920s which involves a death parlor, embezzlement, and vanishment. Tickets start at $15.

California

Reign of Terror Haunted House – Thousand Oaks, California

Reign of Terror has 135 rooms, 10 attractions, and over 28,000 square feet of floor space. Attractions have been updated and revamped for 2022 and include Un-Hallowed Ground, Miner’s Revenge, and Casa Blood. Ticket prices start at $30.

Colorado

Haunted Field of Screams – Thornton, Colorado

This haunted attraction is located near Riverdale Road, the most haunted road in Colorado. There are stories of hangings, burning, car accidents, and more tragedies, which makes it the spookiest place to have a haunted house. Tickets start at $30.

Connecticut

Legends of Fear – Shelton, Connecticut

At Legends of Fear, you can experience several different attractions in one place including a haunted hayride, the Funhouse of Fear, and two outside haunted trails. Tickets start at $27.50.

Delaware

Frightland – Middletown, Delaware

This haunted attraction was named one of the Top 10 Scariest Haunted Attractions in the country by Forbes, the Huffington Post, and the Travel Channel. With eight scary attractions, you’ll get your screams in no time. Ticket prices start at $40.

Florida

Old City Ghost Tours – St. Augustine, Florida

If you’re looking for a break from haunted houses, this ghost tour in St. Augustine is for you. The town is rich in spooky history with stories of war, disease, pirates, and more. Will you encounter a ghost or two? Take the tour to find out. Purchase tickets starting at $25.

Georgia

Ghost Train – Villa Rica, Georgia

The Pine Mountain Gold Museum is holding the 10th annual ghost train. Each trip is about 20 minutes long and there is a food vendor and haunted house on-site if the train ride doesn’t quite get your adrenaline pumping. Tickets start at $13.

Hawaii

Haunted Plantation – Oahu, Hawaii

This haunted attraction is held in a real haunted village in Oahu. Due to the intensity of the scares, there is a list to check out before you go to make sure you’re fit to attend (this means leave the kiddos at home). Tickets cost $21.

Idaho

Haunted Mansions of Albion – Albion, Idaho

If clowns are a thing that haunts you, this attraction recommends skipping its terror. Once known as the Albion State Normal School, an old college campus, you’ll make your way through over 100 old buildings including the School of Chaos, the Clown House, and Comish Hall. Tickets begin at $20.

Illinois

Basement of the Dead – Aurora, Illinois

This terrifying attraction has different themes and events throughout September, October, and November. It was ranked the #1 Haunted House by Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Tickets are limited and usually sell out, so snag yours ASAP for as cheap as $30.

Indiana

Stillwell Manor – Anderson, Indiana

Stillwell Manor is an all-indoor haunted experience in a home occupied by ghosts. There are over 30,000 square feet and three attractions, so you’ll be sure to get your haunts in. Ticket prices start at $25.

Iowa

Thrashers House of Terror – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Thrashers House of Terror in Mt. Pleasant was voted Southeast Iowa’s number one haunted attraction several times by hauntworld.com. With 16 years of spooky activities, this haunted experience takes weeks to build as well as yearly updates with new haunting plans. Tickets start at $10.

Kansas

The Sallie House – Atchison, Kansas

If you’re looking for a non-attraction haunted place, The Sallie House is the place for you. As the story goes, a 6-year-old girl was operated on and died mid-surgery and comes back to haunt those who enter. Featured on A&E, The Discovery Channel, and more, you can not only visit but stay in it overnight. Stays cost $125 per person with a two-person minimum.

Kentucky

Raven’s Cross Haunted Village – Cavy City, Kentucky

Complete with an escape room, Raven Cross Haunted Village is the spot to go for a good, spooky scare. Legend has it that the Black Plague hit the village of Raven’s Cross in the 1300s, devastating the people and causing havoc across the area. Visit for yourself and see the spookiness for only $25.

Louisiana

House of Shock – Elmwood, Louisiana

This haunted house, voted one of the top 13 haunted houses in America by the Discovery Channel, is back with three attractions: Outcast Carnival, the Bloodrite, and Chop House. As if those aren’t enough to entice you, there are over 530 5-star Google reviews from people who say it was the best scare they’ve ever had. Tickets start at $25.

Maine

Farmington Fright Fest – Farmington, Maine

With three different spooky attractions, this haunted must-see is one of Maine’s favorites. Dates vary through October with a special lights-out night on October 30th. For that night, no lights will be used through each attraction, and visitors will get just a glowstick to make it through. Get tickets for $20.

Maryland

Legends of the Fog – Aberdeen, Maryland

Legend of the Fog is so popular that it’s branched out into Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. as well as Maryland. Included in the spookiness is a hayride, 70-door hotel, haunted corn maze, slaughterhouse, and much more. This place also has blackout dates where individuals go through all the haunts in the dark. Ticket prices vary and start at $36.

Massachusetts

Lizzie Borden House – Fall River, Massachusetts

If you’re looking for a place that’s said to be actually haunted, the Lizzie Borden House is the place to go. As history says, two parents, Andrew and Abby Borden, were brutally murdered in their home in the 1800s, and the house has remained the same ever since, with accounts of hauntings in the halls. This house is open for both tours and overnight guests. Tours cost $25 and overnight stays start at $300/night.

Michigan

Hush Haunted Attraction – Westland, Michigan

Hush Haunted Attraction is not only filled with haunted houses, but also includes lounges and themed secret bars including Voodoo Blues, Expedition Basecamp, and Von Rose Distillery. There are also multiple ticket options such as fast pass admissions, immediate admissions, and a V.I.P. Bar Creep Pass that will get you entry into all three secret bars. Tickets start at $20.

Minnesota

Scream Town – Chaska, Minnesota

Named Minnesota’s Best Haunted House of 2022, Scream Town is a must-see if you’re in the area. With attractions like Santa’s Slay, Psychodelic Circus, Trapped Possession, and more, this haunted activity is 100% outdoors. Discounts are available and tickets start at $34.

Mississippi

Terror on the Coast – Gulfport, Mississippi

This haunted attraction is a Hollywood-style haunted house and uses props from academy award-winning movies and TV shows filmed in and around Mississippi and Louisiana. With 86,500 square feet, visitors will go through spooks like a slaughterhouse, autopsy room, and more. Ticket prices start at $25.

Missouri

Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tour – Hannibal, Missouri

This spooky ghost tour in Historic Downtown Hannibal is not for the faint of heart. This tour mixes both Missouri history with ghost stories and reported encounters. Some younger visitors have even said that they’ve talked to the spirits while taking the tour. See for yourself with tickets starting at $20.

Montana

Field of Screams – Victor, Montana

As Montana’s #1 haunted attraction, visitors are bound to get a good scare. There are five acres, 30+ haunts, and three escape rooms included, as well as daytime spooky attractions for all ages. Tickets start at $23.

Nebraska

Dungeon of the Damned – Omaha, Nebraska

Located in the basement of Hollywood Candy, a candy store and market, Dungeon of the Damned is a labyrinth of your worst nightmares. Enter the warehouse through an old unlocked door (speakeasy style) and make your way through a stairwell locked with chains. From there, let the spooks begin. Prices for tickets begin at $20.

Nevada

Nightmare at the Museum – Boulder City, Nevada

Held at Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum, this haunted activity is a lights-out flashlight-only tour of the creature collection. This attraction also features the Fright Zone with clowns, creepy dolls, chainsaws, and more. Tickets start at $30.

New Hampshire

Spooky World – Manchester, New Hampshire

Spooky World is New England’s largest haunted attraction with more than 80 acres. With haunts like Asylum 47, The Colony, Monster Midway, and more, visitors should get ready for the best scare in New Hampshire. For those who would rather sit out the haunts, there is also a beer garden on site. Ticket prices vary.

New Jersey

Brighton Asylum – Passaic, New Jersey

This place actually served as a mental asylum but shut down in 1952 due to patient and staff disappearances as well as unbearable living conditions. The asylum is now reopened as a haunted attraction and has been featured by Fox News, BuzzFeed, the Today Show, and more. Visitors can also do escape rooms and axe throwing on the grounds. Tickets start at $38.

New Mexico

Albucreepy Ghost Walk: Taverns and Tales – Albuquerque, New Mexico

This 120-minute walking tour will take you through the darker side of Albuquerque including haunted and historic sites, not to mention the three stops for drinks along the way. Guests must be 21 years or older to be a part of the tour. Tickets cost $28.

New York

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum – Lake George, New York

I have been to this Upstate New York haunted attraction and can’t get enough. Although the attraction is not a haunted house necessarily, you’ll go through darkened hallways filled with museum-style spooky wax sculptures and scenes including lots of blood and gore. Ticket prices begin at $12.15.

North Carolina

The Haunted Pyramids – Lawndale, North Carolina

This haunted house in North Carolina features Hollywood special effects in its 6-attraction experience. These effects are courtesy of Ray Bicins who worked on movies such as Children of the Corn II, Mall Cop, Talladega Nights, and more. Attractions change yearly and also include a $5 escape room. Tickets start at $25.

North Dakota

Acres of Terror – Leonard, North Dakota

Acres of Terror is a unique haunted experience that has specific characters to be on the lookout for: ZiggyD Wolf (bus driver), Striker (prison escapee), Stu Podasso (former bus driver), and Scremit Da Klown (deranged psychopath clown). At this attraction, you’ll find everything from an abandoned school to a scary corn maze. Purchase tickets for $30.

Ohio

Escape from Blood Prison – Mansfield, Ohio

Taking place in an actual prison, the Ohio State Reformatory, this haunted attraction is said to be the home of one of the most paranormally active structures in the state. The reformatory closed down in 1990 and was made famous by The Shawshank Redemption where most scenes were filmed. Check out the scares for yourself for $35 and up.

Oklahoma

The Hex House – Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Hex House is inspired by a true story from 1944 when police found a casket buried in the back of a Tulsa house along with two women who had been under hypnotic control for several years. The house was then quickly named the Hex House. It has recently been turned into apartments, but a haunted house was built in its honor. Tickets start at $27.

Oregon

Milburn’s Haunted Manor – Hubbard, Oregon

Ranked the #1 Haunted House in Oregon, this spooky place has two haunted attractions and a moonlit pumpkin patch. Take a walk through The Manor and The Dark for scares that may or may not keep you up at night. Each attraction costs $20 or you can get a dual pass for $30.

Pennsylvania

Pennhurst Asylum – Spring City, Pennsylvania

The Pennhurst State School and Asylum was used for those with physical and mental disabilities and shut down in 1987 due to a legal dispute surrounding the abuse of its patients. It is now used as a haunted house where visitors claim to hear voices, shrieks, and murmurs. You can experience the spookiness for a variety of different ticket prices.

Rhode Island

13th World – Cumberland, Rhode Island

This year at 13th World, attractions will feature both characters from favorite movies, as well as some you’ve never seen before. The attraction is an outdoor event and opens after sunset each night (times vary by day). Get tickets for $30.

South Carolina

Nightmare Dungeon – Greenville, South Carolina

Nightmare Dungeon is what nightmares really are made of. This two-story house is filled with haunts that will keep you up at night. Take a tour through the 120-year-old “Cabin in the Woods” which is equated to being inside a live horror film. Tickets start at $30.

South Dakota

Fear Asylum – Brookings, South Dakota

With a tour guide through the attraction, Sergeant Saderday, you’ll be a part of a motion attraction called The Last Ride which looks and feels like you’re riding in a coffin to a graveyard. Visitors can also go through a mini escape room. Ticket prices start at $25.

Tennessee

Dread Hollow – Chattanooga, Tennessee

Dread Hollow was established in the early 1600s and there are legends of witchcraft being performed in the area by one of its first settlers, Mercy Harker. She and 13 other women in the coven were hanged and the evil that spawned from the Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern near Dread Hollow still haunts the area to this day. Experience it for yourself with tickets starting at $25.

Texas

Creepy Hollow Haunted House – Rosharon, Texas

This haunted house was voted the top 13 scariest haunted houses in the nation and is just minutes from Downtown Houston. Not only does the haunted activity have three attractions, but it also includes shows, food, games, and shops. Tickets start at $40.

Utah

Asylum 49 – Tooele, Utah

As said on their website, Asylum 49 is taking new patients for the 2022 season. There are different levels of haunting to this attraction including no contact, all contact, and extreme. Public and private ghost hunts are also available for those wanting to take the scare to a whole new level. Tickets start at $30 and vary based on intensity of the experience.

Vermont

Nightmare Vermont – Essex Junction, Vermont

This spooky experience is a charity, all-volunteer event that features live stage combat, immersive theater, interactive scares, and special effects. The haunted attraction has partnered with the Champlain Valley Exposition, Camp Exclamation Point, Women Helping Battered Women, and hurricane relief. Get tickets for $15.

Virginia

Richmond Ghosts – Richmond, Virginia

This ghost tour is nothing like you’ve ever seen before with stories of murder, mayhem, and much more. Join the tour to see some of the area’s most haunted buildings, tunnels, and grounds based on historical events, eyewitness accounts, and local folklore. Tickets start at $25.

Washington

Georgetown Morgue – Seattle, Washington

Held in the Georgetown Morgue (yes, a real morgue), this location has a history of thousands of cremations and funeral preparations. It is also a place of an unsolved crime scene where nine staff members were forced into the crematorium chamber with no witnesses or suspects. Can you make it through? Tickets begin at $32.

West Virginia

Infernum in Terra – Wheeling, West Virginia

Said to be West Virginia’s scariest haunted house event, this attraction will spook you like no other. It is also titled Hell on Earth, which is enough to give you nightmares, in itself. Tickets start at $15 when purchased online.

Wisconsin

Evil Falls House of Tormented Souls – Eagle River, Wisconsin

For those who dare, walk the halls of this spooky haunted house with Marcus Dread and the Soul Collector – a demented character in search of weak humans and a soulless bride looking to feed on innocent souls. Encounter fog, blood and gore (fake, of course), haunting music, and claustrophobic spaces for the ultimate creepy night. Tickets can be purchased starting at $13.

Wyoming

17th Street Haunted House – Cheyenne, Wyoming

This haunted house in a verified haunted location, the Knights of Pythias building, is a self-guided spooky experience. With 15 rooms set up by members and volunteers, there are new things bound to pop up each year. Purchase tickets starting at $15.

Think you’re up for a good scare to celebrate the rest of spooky season? Visit one of these haunted houses and let me know if you make it out alive…

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12 Easy Costumes You Can Throw Together for Halloween

It’s time to nix Jim and Pam.

Halloween is a time to hang out with friends, eat candy, and dress up in great costumes. Of course, there is the typical alien, hippie, Jim and Pam… But, if you’re looking to elevate your costume game this Halloween, there are some costumes that will make you stand out in the crowd. And, even better, you can find these items on your own for a cheap DIY.

1. Scarlet Witch (Endgame)

Re-made famous by the recent show, Wandavision, a Scarlett Witch costume is both cool and easy. For the costume found in Endgame, you’ll need black pants, a red crop top or tank top, black boots, and a long, red jacket (or long sweater).

2. Loki (Loki on Disney+)

Another character re-made famous by a Disney+ show, Loki is the bad guy that everyone secretly loves. An easy costume would be one found in the TV show. You’ll need a grey suit, green vest, white shirt, and green tie.

3. Britney Spears (One More Time)

Celebrate the #FreeBritney movement and duplicate one of Britney’s iconic looks over the years. One of the easiest may be her look from One More Time which consists of a white tied shirt, grey sweater, black skirt, and black knee socks. And don’t forget the pigtail braids.

4. Cruella

The movie, Cruella, recently premiered and starred Emma Stone as none other than Cruella de Vil, herself. As soon as this movie came out, a huge emphasis was placed on fashion, since that was a majority of the plot. Because of that, there are several outfits you could use for Halloween. However, the easiest may be one of her all-black ensembles that includes a mid-length black skirt, black leather jacket, black gloves, and a cane. Tie it all together with a black and white wig you can find at just about any place that sells Halloween costumes.

5. Steve (Blues Clues)

Who can forget the moment not long ago when Steve from Blues Clues released a heartfelt video message? It definitely brought back nostalgia to the kids who used to watch that actor on the show before he left. Thankfully, the costume is very easy to replicate, if you’re looking to relive your childhood. All you need are khaki pants, a white collared shirt, and a green striped sweater.

6. Olivia Rodrigo

I think we all can agree that Olivia Rodrigo took the music world by storm. Between her catchy songs, incredible talent, and bubbly personality, we’ve grown to love her and her music. For an easy Olivia Rodrigo costume, all you’ll need is a pink tank top, a blue plaid skirt, some jewelry, and tons of stickers for your face. If you have a hard time keeping the stickers on, get some lash glue that is safe for your skin.

7. Bridgerton Characters

Although it seems like more work, dressing up as these iconic characters is much easier than it seems. Your best bet is to go to a thrift store and check out their dresses and/or. Nine times out of 10, you’ll be able to find something that fits the Bridgerton vibe.

8. Mabel Mora (Only Murders in the Building)

Only Murders in the Building is a whodunit show that is streamed through Hulu. The story follows three people who start a podcast to figure out who killed someone in the building they live in. Mabel Mora, played by Selena Gomez, is one of those people – and her outfits are incredible. To dress up as her, you’ll need a yellow sweater, a yellow or orange jacket, checkered pants, a yellow beanie, black boots, sunglasses, and a pair of big headphones (preferably red).

9. David Rose (Schitt’s Creek)

Another easy costume is David Rose from Schitt’s Creek – the TV show that totally took comedy to the next level. One of the most lovable characters, David Rose, has some great outfits that are easy to replicate. One of the most popular ones is the black and white outfit that he wears which can be made from a black and white sweater, black leggings or pants, a black skirt, and white sunglasses.

10. Beetlejuice

One of my favorites (and my costume this year) is none other than Beetlejuice. This iconic Halloween movie features many incredible characters to copy, but the most popular is Beetlejuice, himself. If you’re looking to copy the costume as close as possible, try and find a vertical black and white stripe suit. If not, you can improvise, much like I am this year. For a DIY version, you’ll need a vertical black and white shirt or jacket, black pants, black boots, and green hair spray (for an extra bonus, check out two makeup products I found specifically for my Beetlejuice costume).

11. Harley Quinn – The Suicide Squad

Not to be confused with Suicide Squad, the sequel to the original movie came out and featured several of the classic characters from the first movie – one of which being the infamous Harley Quinn. Harley got a drastic makeover in the second movie which makes her outfits perfect for this Halloween. You can copy one of the most popular ones with a frilly red dress, black combat boots, and two low pigtails.

12. Joe and Love (You)

Season three of the beloved TV thriller, You, dropped on October 15, with a promise of season four following soon. In seasons one and two, we (unfortunately) fell in love with two psychopaths. Why? You’ll have to watch the show and find out. Needless to say, these costumes will be hot this year. For Joe, all you’ll need is a baseball cap, blue shirt, dress pants, and a belt (bonus if you carry a book). For Love, there’s a lot of outfits you could go with, but the most iconic is one she wore at the end of the season (if you know you know). For that, you’ll need a low-cut cropped peach or tan cardigan, a long necklace, hoop earrings, and jeans.

If you haven’t given much thought to a Halloween costume for this year, take a look at the above list and see if there are any that you can piece together. Grab a friend, go thrifting, and enjoy the rest of spooky season!

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11 Halloween-Themed Makeup Products You Need in Your Collection

Halloween is a time to dress up, decorate with spooky decor, watch scary movies, eat tons of candy, and just enjoy the scary season. Especially if you go big for Halloween costumes and makeup like I do, these beauty products are a must-have for any Halloween freak. There are autumn makeup launches that have come out with fall-themed collections, but these products listed are especially for those who like to take Halloween to the next level. So, if you’re ready to expand your beauty collection, check out these products (but only if you dare).

1. Rebirth & Afterlife Eyeshadow Palette Bundle – Lurella

For only $27, you get this 2-part eyeshadow kit shaped like a coffin.

2. Ghost in the Dark Soap – Lush

A soap shaped like a ghost that actually glows in the dark? And for only $8.95? Sign me up.

3. Trick or Treat Lip Scrub – Lush

This ghoulish green lip scrub is made of edible products and tastes like lime. For just $12.95 you get 0.8 oz of product.

4. Hollowmas Body Butter – Witch Baby Soap

This product is described as, “the embodiment of October” and smells like, “the intoxicating aroma of crushed caramelized jack-o-lantern guts drenched in bourbon vanilla with a dash of warm pumpkin spice.” For only $8, what more could you want?

5. Vampire Blood Foaming Hand Soap – Bath & Body Works

This soap, priced at $7.50 includes scents of red berries, jasmine, and plum.

6. Halloween Self Care Set – NCLA Beauty

If you’re looking for a spooky self-care night, look no further. This set includes So Rich Black Velvet Cuticle Oil and a 3-piece Scary Berry bath bomb set for only $21.

7. Friday The 13th Jason Mask Eyeshadow Palette – Hot Topic

Ring in the Halloween season with a 12-color eyeshadow palette in the shape of the hockey mask from Friday the 13th. This product is priced at $16.90.

8. Everlasting Longwear Liquid Lipstick (Color: Witches) – KVD Beauty

Priced at $21, this liquid lipstick is a hyper-pigmented black color that is advertised as long-wear and transfer-resistant.

9. Urban Myth Eyeshadow Palette – Black Moon Cosmetics

This 10-shade eyeshadow palette is priced at $38 and features jewel-tone colors.

10. Trouble Brewing Super Shock Shadow Kit – Colourpop

These three shimmer shades, based on the movie, Hocus Pocus, features peach, gold, and purple cream shadows. You can buy each individually or get the trio for $20.

11. Cemetary Shrines Highlighter Palette – Lunatick Cosmetic Labs

Selling for $35, this four-shade highlighter palette features shades called Baked Bones, Glowy Demise, Dead Glow Up, and Pretty Death.

If you’re looking to get all Halloween-themed products, check out Lunatick Cosmetic Labs. This brand was created in 2012 and uses vegan, talc-free, cruelty-free products that are centered around everything spooky.

As Halloween gets closer, check out these beauty products listed and see if you can get them in time for the best holiday ever. And, don’t forget: you can use some of these for a killer costume, as well. Happy haunting!

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19 of the Spookiest Places in America to Visit This Halloween Season

If you’re anything like me, you enjoy the spookiest places in fall. Haunted houses, scary hayrides, ghost tours… Activities that make your adrenaline go nuts. Luckily, there are places all across the nation that provide willing participants with the freaky-good scare they crave.

1. Erebus Haunted Attraction (Pontiac, MI)

This scary place is a 4-story haunted attraction that held the Guinness World Record for the largest walk-through haunted attraction from 2005-2009.

Ticket price: $20+ (date specific)

2. Bennett’s Curse (Baltimore, MD)

Running as Maryland and Washington D.C.’s #1 Halloween event, this spookiest place has operated as a family-owned small business since 2001.

Ticket price: $25+

3. Dent School House (Cincinnati, OH)

This haunted attraction is in the real school where dozens of children allegedly went missing from 1942-1955. It has also been named one of the spookiest places by USA TODAY, Buzzfeed, and Oprah Magazine.

Ticket price: $20+ (date specific)

4. Hangman’s House of Horrors (Fort Worth, TX)

This haunted house has been in business for over three decades and is based on real, scary legends.

Ticket price: Prices vary

5. Terror Behind the Walls (Philadelphia, PA)

Held in one of the most famous and expensive prisons in the country, the Eastern State Penitentiary, this haunted experience is one of the country’s top-ranked attractions.

Ticket price: $34+ (date specific)

6. Fright Factory (Philadelphia, PA)

Created in a 120+-year-old factory basement, this 25,000 square feet attraction is split into three themes and was featured on the Travel Channel.

Ticket price: $25+ (date specific)

7. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride (Glen Mills, PA)

Listed as the “Best Haunted House in America” by CNN Travel, this haunted experience also offers laser tag and escape rooms.

Ticket price: $40+ (date specific)

8. Thrillvania (Terrell, TX)

This haunted house is based on legends including vampires and werewolves.

Ticket price: $35.95+

9. Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, GA)

Created by film and TV professionals, this haunted house has gotten attention from CNN, AOL, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Ticket price: $25 (date specific)

10. The Beast (Kansas City, MO)

This haunted attraction has been around for 47 years and includes a live alligator, voodoo, phantoms, and more.

Ticket price: $27+

11. The Haunted Trail (San Diego, CA)

With one mile of terrifying twists and turns, this haunted attraction features Pennywise, steampunk clowns with chainsaws, and other scary sights.

Ticket price: $25+ (date specific)

12. The Haunted Hotel (San Diego)

Created in the hotel basement, visitors must find their way through the “suffocating boiler room, killer kitchen, musty old luggage room, spirit-saturated hotel bar, bloody bathrooms, and […] bone chilling chainsaw bridal suite.”

Ticket price: $25+

13. Hundred Acres Manor (Pittsburgh, PA)

Ranked as “Pittsburgh’s Best Haunted House,” this haunted attraction is also considered one of the nation’s spookiest places by USA Today, LA Times, Forbes.com, and more.

Ticket price: $27+

14. Knott’s Scary Farm (Buena, CA)

This place is a theme park-turned haunted Halloween attraction that includes a maze, shows, and over 1,000 terrifying creatures lurking in the fog.

Ticket price: $50+

15. Shocktober Fest (Sinking Spring, PA)

Positively rated by USA Today, Travel Channel, Buzzfeed, The Oprah Magazine, and more, this haunted attraction provides a wide range of terrifying scares.

Ticket price: $25+ (date specific)

16. Bayville Scream Park (Bayville, NY)

Found on Long Island, attractions in this haunted experience include a Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, Uncle Needle’s Funhouse of Fear, Bayville Haunted Asylum, Temple of Terror, Evil in the Woods, and The Cage.

Ticket price: $47.75+

17. The Haunted Mines (Colorado Springs, CO)

This spookiest attraction is built into an old abandoned mine that dates back to 1856 – more than a decade before Colorado Springs was founded. Evidence from the mine showed that the area was once populated, but was mysteriously abandoned in 1859.

Ticket price: $22+ (date specific)

18. Halloween Horror Nights (locations vary)

Held at Universal Studios, this iconic scary attraction features haunted houses like The Haunting of Hill House, Beetlejuice, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Bride of Frankenstein Lives, Revenge of the Tooth Fairy, and more.

Ticket price: $71+

19. Reaper’s Revenge (Blakely, PA)

Maybe the spookiest one of them all, this haunted experience requires a signed waiver before participation. Attractions include Lost Carnival, Delerium, Pitch Black, and Sector 13.

Ticket price: $50+

If spooky activities just aren’t your thing, I would highly suggest sitting these 19 attractions out. However, if you’re ready for a good scare, check out these places for a spook you’ll never forget.

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This Guy’s Story Of His Haunted Ouija Board Experience Will Make You Swear Off The Game Forever

TIf you’ve ever used a Ouija Board, you’d know that those things can seriously be haunted. Maybe you believe in spirits, maybe you don’t—but, for many of us, Ouija Boards have given us some spooky times and haunting moments. Marcus Hitchcock shared the story of using a Ouija Board and, the story is so messed up, you will swear off every playing the game again—for real. Even Marcus himself says he will never play again.

Apparently, Marcus’ aunt was living in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. She didn’t evacuate and instead, she died.

But, Marcus’ aunt was also into some spooky sh*t.

Things just got weirder and weirder from there.

I’d probably poop in my pants.

Oh My God.

….what?!?

I’m sweating.

I wouldn’t go back there either! GTFO!

Yeah, I don’t think I’ll ever touch a Ouija Board…ever.

This Guy’s Story Of His Haunted Ouija Board Experience Will Make You Swear Off The Game Forever

If you’ve ever used a Ouija Board, you’d know that those things can seriously be haunted. Maybe you believe in spirits, maybe you don’t—but, for many of us, Ouija Boards have given us some spooky times and haunting moments. Marcus Hitchcock shared the story of using a Ouija Board and, the story is so messed up, you will swear off every playing the game again—for real. Even Marcus himself says he will never play again.

Apparently, Marcus’ aunt was living in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. She didn’t evacuate and instead, she died.

But, Marcus’ aunt was also into some spooky sh*t.

Things just got weirder and weirder from there.

I’d probably poop in my pants.

Oh My God.

….what?!?

I’m sweating.

I wouldn’t go back there either! GTFO!

Yeah, I don’t think I’ll ever touch a Quija Board…ever.

24 Tweets You’ll Only Love If You Have An Unhealthy Addiction To ‘The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina’

With the brand new adaptation of Sabrina the Teenage Witch hitting Netflix, people have begun to obsess over the darker version of the original ’90s show. While the old school throwback version was filled with witty comments from aunts and a talking Salem, the new version–The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina–is much creepier…I mean, much creepier.
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20 Must-Read Books For Halloween Lovers

It’s October which means a lot of pumpkin-flavored drinks, pumpkin-themed foods, cozy sweaters and most importantly — Halloween! This creepy time of year is the perfect chance to curl up on the couch with a hot cup of tea, coffee or an overpriced pumpkin spiced latte (it’s okay, we aren’t judging you) and great books that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. There are the books that keep you entertained and there are the books that stick with you long after you’ve read them. Whether you prefer books of the ghost story variety or the psychological thriller that keeps you turning the page, we’ve got the perfect list of book recommendations for your October reading list!

20. The Haunting of Hill House:

Dr. Mantague, an occult scholar, wants to use science to prove the existence of supernatural activity at the Hill House. The mansion with a scary history will be the setting for his experiment. The subjects, Eleanor Vance and Theodora are the only two who respond to his invitations. Luke, nephew and heir to the Hill fortune are also invited to take part in the experiment. As the guests all settle into the house, they are quickly aware of its powers…

19. Ghost Story:

Four old men gather to share stories in a sleepy town, Milburn, New York. They enjoy sharing their scary stories, both real and made up, as a means of distraction from their quiet lives. One story, a chapter of their lives as young men, is back to haunt them. The mistake, a horrific accident they believe was left buried in the past, will show them not all sins go unpunished.

18. The Woman in Black:

Arthur Kipps is an up-and-coming lone lawyer from London sent on an assignment to a far away town to help settle the affairs of a client, Mrs. Alice Drablow who resides at the Eel Marsh House. Kipps is unsuspecting of the assignment that will change his life forever–the secrets that lie within the mysterious house will haunt him for the rest of his life.

17. Hell House:

Stephen King has declared this book “the scariest haunted house novel that’s ever been written,” so we have to take his word for it. Belasco House, aka “hell house,” is the Mount Everest of haunted houses. Despite the horrendous events that have occurred at the house, four individuals set out to uncover this evil house’s secrets.Will these brave individuals outlast the evil that resides at the Belasco House?

16. I Remember You:

Three friends make a business venture and purchase an isolated home in hopes of turning it into a bed and breakfast in an Icelandic village. While they work hard to renovate the rundown home, they quickly realize they aren’t alone. A fierce presence lets them know they aren’t welcome. Then there’s a young doctor across town investigating the suicide of an elderly woman who he discovers was obsessed with his son, who vanished. These strangers will soon find out their stories will collide to reveal a terrifying truth.

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