Hey ghosts, wanna get the sheet scared off of ya? Well, here are a few places that will conjure screams and thrills – and perhaps a few cackles, too. Some of these spots are also raising money for charities, so you're donating to great causes while terrorizing yourself.
Abandoned Haunted House Complex
2825 SE Frontage Rd., Mount Pleasant
abandonedhauntedhouse.com
Abandoned Haunted House Complex features three entirely different Haunted Houses, one more terrifying than the next. For dates, times and pricing visit the website.
The Hill Has Eyes
7005 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin
hillhaseyes.com
The Hill Has Eyes is set on 45 acres of land and features four different haunted experiences with live actors – Failed Escape, Hunger Hallow, Carnivore and Dead End. The haunting takes place entirely outdoors, so dress accordingly. Check the website for hours, prices and more.
Novak Manor
9730 W. Montana Ave., West Allis
https://novakmanor.com/
This is the 12-year anniversary of Novak Manor, a private, family residence converted to a public haunted house every weekend in October. The walkthrough is both indoors and outdoors with animatronics, flesh-rotting scent diffusers and volunteer actors dressed up and ready to scare. The minimum donation is $1. All the Novak family asks is – once you've recovered — you give a little more than your screams to the local charities for which they are raising funds.
Buffalo Bill's Haunted Trail
9612 W. Oakwood Rd., Franklin
buffalobillshauntedtrail.com
This is a fully outdoor haunted trail that's open on the weekends. "As the trees whisper with ghostly secrets and shadows dance with sinister delight, you'll find yourself engulfed in a world where nightmares come to life." Check the website for specific times and prices.
Nine Below Haunted Mini-Golf
1905 E. North Ave.
ninebelowmke.com/haunted-mini-golf
The underground mini-golf course transformed into 13 horrifying Halloween holes with live actors and dare-to-drink cocktails. Make a reservation at the link above (walk-ins welcome, too.)
Dungeon of Doom
Zion, Illinois
dungeonofdoom.com
Dungeon of Doom is located in an abandoned industrial area and features horrific, artistic sets with more than 100 gruesomely groomed live actors with a knack for jump scaring, pig snorting, howling and haunting your personal space.
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