Haunted Houses

Do you believe in ghosts? Or do you like a good scare? America has some haunted houses that people say are truly terrifying. Here are ten of the most famous haunted houses you can visit (or hear stories about). Be warned they might give you goosebumps!

1. Cutting Edge Haunted House – Fort Worth, Texas
   This is often called the best haunted attraction in the U.S. It’s inside an old meatpacking plant. The building is large and dark, with many rooms, strange effects, and lots of scary surprises.
   
   
2. Erebus Haunted Attraction – Pontiac, Michigan
   This haunted house is famous for being huge and very scary. It has many floors, narrow hallways, and sets that make you feel uncertain what’s around the next corner.
   
   
3. Netherworld – Atlanta, Georgia
   Known for its amazing special effects, detailed sets, and scary actors. If you like a haunted house that feels like a movie, this is one of the best.
   
   
4. Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions – Ulster Park, New York
   This place is big and outdoorsy. Besides haunted houses, they have haunted hayrides, forest trails, and lots of actors jumping out of the dark.
   
   
5. The 13th Gate – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
   Very well known for its realistic scares and detailed sets. The 13th Gate gives a “full immersion” haunted experience.
   
   
6. Nightmare on 13th Haunted House – Salt Lake City, Utah
   One of Utah’s oldest and most famous haunted houses. It has both regular scary parts and some more mild experiences for folks who are scared easily.
   
   
7. The Dent Schoolhouse – Cincinnati, Ohio
   This is very scary. It is built like an old school. Stories say it’s haunted by past students. The design makes people feel very uneasy.
   
   
8. Edge of Hell – Kansas City, Missouri
   One of America’s oldest haunted houses. It’s famous for setting high standards in haunt design and for being very spooky.
   
   
9. Villisca Axe Murder House – Corning, Iowa
   This one is different. It’s an actual house, not just a “haunted attraction.” In 1912 a horrifying murder happened here, and many people believe it is haunted by the victims.
   
   
10. Winchester Mystery House – San Jose, California
    This house is weird and strange. The owner kept building new rooms, staircases to nowhere, doors to walls all because of her belief that spirits of people who died from Winchester rifles haunted her.
    

Tips if you decide to visit

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. You might walk for a long time in darkness.
• Go with friends. It’s more fun (and less scary) with someone you trust.
• Check the time & ticket prices in advance. Some haunted houses are seasonal (only around October).
• If you get easily scared, pick places that have “mild” or “family friendly” options.