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Haunted Places in Iowa
On the surface, Iowa may be the state that has flattened farms of massive corn production, but when the sun goes does, it hides some far more sinister and supernatural elements.
The Villisca Axe Murder House is the location of one of the most horrific and unsolved true crimes in the United States. Independence State Mental Hospital ranks high on the fear factor as it housed decades worth of mentally insane patients who lived and died on the property and where current workers today openly refuse to service some portions of the building alone due to the paranormal activity. More Haunted Iowa »
Featured Haunts in Iowa
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Haunts in Iowa
1734 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
We offer a ride through our paintball field on specialized trailers while you shoot real life zombies. Great for all ages and a great experience to try out paintball at the same time. 5 Acres of touring and about a 20min. ride through the park. Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month of October from 7pm-11pm www.kwzombieshoot. Read more…
319-464-5906
121 East 4th St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Prepare yourself for the scare of your life, as Dark Chambers is a terrifying, intense attraction intended only for thrill seekers with the strongest of stomachs. Read more…
21982 Hawk Dr, Keosauqua, IA 52565, USA
When someone dies in a location they called home, they sometimes don’t leave. Three of the former owners of the Mason House Inn died while managing the hotel. The current owners are aware of five spirits haunting the inn. One ghost may be that of a guest who was murdered there. The apparition of a young boy enjoys playing pranks. One ghost is a woman in a long, white nightgown. One of the spirits has the unnerving habit of staring at guests then disappearing in front of them. Read more…
515-321-8356
12631 Zook Spur Road, Madrid, IA 50156, USA
Located on in the timber yard of the abandoned coal mining town named Zook Spur, the deceased residents once again walk amongst the living to terrorize the living daylights out of any who dare tread their forsaken lands. Read more…
1605 Main Street, Malvern, IA 51551, USA
Iowa’s Gateway of Chaos is closed For more great haunted houses in Iowa check here. You might also want to see the most recent Top Haunts in Iowa. Rated Iowa’s #1 scariest attraction for two years in a row, now you can be scared out of your mind for a good cause. Benefits go toward the Malvern Area Betterment Association, and the community heavily invests in this fundraiser. The money is well spent towards bloodcurdling makeup effects and bone-chilling thrills. Read more…
712-323-2509
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
Council Bluffs, Iowa is one of the more unsuspecting locations for paranormal activity. The rather small and simple city is situated on the Missouri River directly across from the Nebraskan city of Omaha. Home of Pottawattamie County, the area was named after the heavy presence of a contingent of Native Americans in the area. However, another heavy ghostly presence still remains in Council Bluffs at the old Pottawattamie County Jail, within an area of cells known as, “the squirrel’s cage”. Read more…
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102 8th Street, Belle Plaine, IA, USA
Fridays and Saturdays in October 7-11 pm.
Come and see this heinous, diabolical and putrid Haunted Attraction in Eastern Iowa. Open Fridays and Saturdays in October. This Haunted House is down right crazy and scary!! We can’t wait to meat you……. Read more…
515-299-3049
5327 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, USA
Located at White Water University, the Ultimate Haunted House is Des Moines’ scariest haunted attraction, full of frightening fun at every turn. Read more…
319-433-7275
5932 N. Union Rd., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
If you’re looking for family Halloween fun, this Haunted Attraction doesn’t disappoint and always keeps safety in mind. What’s more, proceeds benefit the Black Hawk Parks. Read more…
319-930-3828
220 N. Iowa Ave., Washington, IA 52353, USA
Washington County was originally named for Gene Slaughter. Once a year, Xtreme Smokehouse dedicates a chilling haunted house dedicated to reenacting the events of Gene’s twisted life. Read more…
712-363-1587
2670 Highway 18, Spencer, IA 51301, USA
2413 Edgington Ave, Eldora, IA 50627, USA
October 12-13 | 19-20 | 26-27
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Eldora Haunted Hospital in Eldora, IA Eldora Rotary Club’s haunted hospital, located in the abandoned wing of the hospital featuring mazes, spooks, and special scenes Read more…