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Minnesota Top Haunt: Scream Town It’s a madhouse! What’s worse than zombies? The monsters that feast on them. And that’s exactly what confronts you when you visit the Insanitarium in Pinson, AL. The site is overrun with a vicious army of mutants and monsters created by the insane Dr. Ausnemen. This twisted doctor is gone, but his blood-thirsty creations are not. Now in its fifth year, the Insanitarium is redesigned every year for maximum fright and surprise. There is no age limit, but it’s rated PG-13 and is definitely scary. FrightFind It: Scream Town in Chaska, MN More Top Haunts in Minnesota The Dead End Hayride Known… Read more »

Massachusetts Top Haunt: Barrett’s Haunted Mansion 25 Years And Still Killing IT For two years running, Barrett’s Haunted Mansion takes first place for top haunt in Massachusetts, although this is the 25th year that Barrett’s has been in operation! Set within a post apocalyptic world, the Compound with its gangs of cannibalistic cretins will leave you yelling and screaming for help. On select nights, the lights go out and the rules go out the window for “Darkness Unleashed,” a thrilling, no holds barred event that is so intense you’ll barely survive the madness! They offer a special “Bite and Fright” on Sunday… Read more »

Maine Top Haunt: Fright at the Fort They Are Coming! Located at historic Fort Knox, this haunted location has been featured on Ghost Hunters and is well known among paranormal enthusiasts. Voted the “best Halloween experience in Maine” from Down East magazine, the attraction has creeps and thrills for the whole family. FrightFind It: Fright at the Fort in Bucksport, ME More Top Haunts in Maine Destination Haunt Has been voted scariest haunted attraction in Maine. The haunt consists of 8 areas, one called the “Buried Alive Cemetery”; I wonder why it’s called that? See all our Haunted Houses in Maine

Louisiana Top Haunt: The 13th Gate It’s a madhouse! Widely recognized as one of the most realistic and graphic haunted attractions in the U.S., the 13th Gate in Baton Rouge is incredible – and terrifying – in its detail. The 13th Gate attraction takes visitors through 13 realms, each grislier than the one before. The haunt also has Necropolis 13, a tour through a haunted New Orleans-style cemetery, and the 13th Gate escape room game. FrightFind It: The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, LA More Top Haunts in Louisiana Evil Visions Do you see visions? Do you see evil visions? You will in this… Read more »

Kansas Top Haunt: Field of Screams There’s No Place Like Home Last year’s runner up, Field of Screams in Maize is where “the fields are sick.” It’s also where the infamous “vigilante murders” took place at the Spurlock family farm, the main part of the attraction. Along the way is Jebediah’s Field, a 20-minute escape room in Jeb’s shack, and Clown Town 3D with its mazes and top-notch effects. Build it, and they will scream. FrightFind It: Field of Screams in Maize, KS More Top Haunts in Kansas Shattered Souls This haunt offers two for the price of one, including a 3D experience that will… Read more »

Georgia Top Haunt: Netherworld Haunted House Featuring Hollywood Makeup Artist Roy Wooley A FrightFind winner for the second straight year, it’s tough to beat Netherworld Haunted House in Norcross, GA. The costumes and special effects are Hollywood worthy as are the more than 100 actors roaming this sprawling walk-through attraction. It’s rated one of America’s top haunted houses by multiple sources and simply a must-see for true enthusiasts. Do yourself a favor and get there. FrightFind It: Netherworld Haunted House in Norcross, GA More Top Haunts in Georgia Fear The Woods The woods are alive! Question: if a person screams in the woods does… Read more »

Hawaii Top Haunt: Haunted Plantation Top Haunt 2 Years Running A FrightFind winner for the second year in a row, the Haunted Plantation in Waipahu on the island of O’ahu is reported to be on the site of an actual haunted village. Billed as Hawaii’s scariest haunt, it’s been the subject of paranormal shows on The Travel Channel and SYFY and on the short list of must-sees for horror fans. The walk-through attraction boasts a gruesome setting populated by more than 60 actors in professional level makeup who will torment you the moment you’re on site. Be aware: according to the haunt’s… Read more »

Idaho Top Haunt: Haunted Mansions of Albion No Clowning Around A two-time FrightFind winner, the Haunted Mansions of Albion in Albion, ID, is one of the biggest haunted attractions in the Pacific Northwest. The theme is a “school of chaos” that includes a “House of Clowns” and the “Zombie Academy.” The setting also has a colorfully creepy backstory. Originally opened as a school in 1893, it went through several incarnations until it closed for good in 1969. Since then there have been rumors of rampant paranormal activity on site that has clearly infected the place. If clowns freak you out, this place… Read more »

Illinois Top Haunt: Statesville Haunted Prison “Vulgar, Disturbing, and Aggressive”  Sweet! A 2015 FrightFind winner, the Statesville Haunted Prison offers a self-guided tour of 23 gruesome cells filled with unimaginable horrors, gore, and carnage. The haunt is wildly intense and claustrophobic at times and you will scream your head off. It’s also “vulgar, disturbing, and aggressive” according to its own website – a description we’d agree with. Be advised that children under 10 are not admitted, and those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. FrightFind It: Statesville Haunted Prison in Lockport, IL More Top Haunts in Illinois 13Th Floor In most… Read more »

Michigan Top Haunt: Exit 13 Haunted House Don’t Get Off This Exit Exit 13 takes you on a highway of horror with its indoor maze featuring live actors who use physical tactics to keep you fully freaked out! When you set foot inside this haunt, you’ll be touched, pushed, and jostled by a cast of characters created to creep you out! On your way to the bloodiest of boulevards, you may find yourself separated from your friends, alone in a dark room, wondering if you’re the last person left on this hellish highway. “Think you have what it takes to survive? We… Read more »

Iowa Top Haunt: The Heart of Darkness Haunted Complex They Don’t Skip A Beat Located in Waterloo, the Heart of Darkness offers plenty of variety. You get 10 haunted attractions to choose from – or the truly demented can tour them all. Among the choices are the Killer Circus in Full 3D, the Haunted Bus, the Zombie Survival House, and the Coffin Catacombs. It’s Iowa’s largest haunted attraction and also includes a Monster Midway with live entertainment, food, and plenty of other distractions and fun. The Heart of Darkness definitely makes it worth your while. FrightFind It:  The Heart of Darkness Haunted Complex in… Read more »

Kentucky Top Haunt: The Devil’s Attic If You Can’t Handle The Heat…. Located in Louisville, the Devil’s Attic plays homage to scenes from many classic horror films. Populated by a cast of evil souls trapped by the Devil himself, this walk-through attraction is known for its attention to detail and interactive approach, and is why the haunt has won dozens of major industry awards. The Devil’s Attic will scare the hell out of you. FrightFind It: The Devil’s Attic in Louisville, KY More Top Haunts in Kentucky Mayhem Mansion The spirits have taken over and are anxiously awaiting your arrival to spook you…. Read more »

Washington Top Haunt: Fright Factory Washington’s Largest Manufacturer Of Screams Seattleites, put down your espresso and head south to the hills of Buckley, Washington. This haunt has everything from clowns and ghouls to pitch black mazes that may drive you insane.  It is not for the faint of heart and not recommended for young kids. At only $12, the Fright Factory is a killer deal. Bring some canned food and save another buck. FrightFind It: Fright Factory in Buckley, WA More Top Haunts in Washington Scary-Nights In Bucoda  It’s a haunted house inside a real haunted house! We brought a lucky group of… Read more »

Arizona Top Haunt: 13th Floor Haunted House How About A Room On The 7th Floor? FrightFind’s top haunt for Arizona for the second year in a row, the 13th Floor Haunted House is a real pro operation. Spread over multiple floors of a single horror-filled building in downtown Phoenix, you get access to two terrifying attractions for your ticket: “The Deadhouse” and “The Frenzy.” The former is occupied by zombies that are actually manifestations of childhood nightmares, while the latter is described as a “visceral manifestation of humanity’s most crippling fears.” And they nail it. Designed by award-winning haunted house designers,… Read more »

2016 Guide to the Scariest Haunted Attractions in Every State The ghouls have spoken. The undead have risen. The clowns have done that weird thing that is freaking everyone out, whilst gaining national attention. FrightFind’s annual guide of haunts is here. We’re not here to rank or tell you whose chest is hairier, but to bring you at least one haunted house to visit in every state. With thousands of haunted attractions across the nation, some states are laden with frights, while some states are lucky to have even one. This year, we lost a few friends, but they’ll be back… Read more »