
Hello and Welcome to my next Travel Destination Guide: Top Haunted Houses & Attractions 2023. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the leaves changing colors. I love more the haunted houses and spooky attractions that you can explore during Halloween Season. Yes, Halloween is a season, for me anyway! Read on to discover Cutting Edge Haunted House, Knott’s Scary Farm, 13th Floor Chicago and more, if you dare. Let’s get spooky!
Cutting Edge Haunted House – Texas

Cutting Edge Haunted House takes your scares to a whole new level in a a real haunted house or should I say abandoned meat packing plant. Fort Worth, Texas is the place to be this spooky season. And yes, things are bigger and better in Texas. Cutting Edge is one of the largest haunted house in the US and was voted Best Haunted House in the Nation for 2021. Sounds like a boo-tiful adventure to put on your must see list. Photo courtesy of Cutting Edge Haunted House.
Tickets are purchased online. You choose the date and time that works best for you. Reserved Arrival Time tickets are $39.95 plus tax and fees. Click here for Cutting Edge Haunted House tickets, dates, times and more.
The Dent Schoolhouse – Ohio

An old schoolhouse, a gruesome legend and a smelly basement! The Dent Schoolhouse has it all. If you don’t believe me watch the Travel Channel episode Halloween Crazy!
Regular Haunt Show tickets (front of the line) are $63.00. Regular Haunt Show tickets (General Pass, wait to enter) are $33.00. All tickets include access to the Dent Schoolhouse and the Detention Hall. The Hall is a haunted maze you have to find your way out of. I never was a fan of detention! Click here to learn more. Photo courtesy of The Dent Schoolhouse.
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses – New York

They had me at Hayrides! There is just something about a haunted hayride, who is with me? Their website states they are the #1 haunt in America featuring 8 haunted houses, haunted mazes, haunted trails and haunted hayrides that covers over 45 acres. Hudson Valley, New York is a bit haunted! Photo courtesy of Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses.
General Admission tickets are $64.95 plus tax and fees. Scream Pass (front of the line) tickets are the price of General Admission plus $30.00 per ticket. On site tickets are available for purchase as supplies last. Click here to plan your Headless Horseman adventure.
Knott’s Scary Farm – California

Knott’s Scary Farm has been creating haunting experiences for 50 years on select nights from mid-September through October 31. Their website states that Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. And what an event it is! Haunted mazes, sinister shows, scream worthy rides and creatures that have come to life from your worst nightmares! Photo courtesy of Knott’s Scary Farm.
Single Night Admission Tickets are $59.99 when purchased online. Bundle Tickets are $74.99 and include General Admission and a Meal when purchased online. Single Night All Inclusive (admission, meal, parking and front of the line) Tickets are $199.99 Online Only. Click here for all ticket options, hours, meals and more.
Netherworld Haunted House – Georgia

Are you afraid of the dark? Netherworld Haunted House is full of all things that are dark. Netherworld Darkness is so popular there are now two new experiences within the Netherworld – Primordial and Cryptid Chaos. New haunts on top of tasty treats to eat, a gift shop full of ghoulish delights, escape rooms and more will have you putting Netherworld Haunted House on your must see and do list this spooky season.
Ticket prices are tiered depending on what date and time you choose. Time slots do sell out so it is highly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance. Click here to see dates and times still available. Photo courtesy of Netherworld Haunted House.
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago – Illinois

13th Floor Haunted House Chicago has been voted Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the USA by USA Today. Their website states that Halloween lives here! Attractions to see, and survive are The Deadlands, Depth of Darkness and Mini Escape Games. Which adventure is on your to do list? Click here for more details.
General Admission Tickets range in price from $29.99 – $32.99 depending on the time and day selected. There are also Skip the Line Tickets and Platinum Ultimate Experience Tickets. I am a big fan of skipping the line, just saying!
Top Haunted Houses & Attractions 2023
Thank you for joining me as we explored Top Haunted Houses & Attractions 2023. Together we discovered The Dent Schoolhouse, Netherworld Haunted House, Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses and so much more. Get your calender out and start planning your favorite things that go bump in the night attraction. Did your favorite haunted house make my list? If not, please share in the comments. I love discovering new treasures no matter how scary!
Looking for at home Halloween Adventures? Check out my Blog Post 13 Must Watch Halloween Movies. Discover a few of my favorite Halloween themed movies: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Night of Demons, Practical Magic and more. My movie list has something for everyone!
Until Next Time,
Erin at WonderLesch
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