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13 Best Haunted Houses in Indiana [Update 2023]

Are you one of those persons who enjoys viewing horror movies in your spare time or listening to scary stories during get-togethers with other people? If you also happen to live in Indiana, then this post will most definitely pique your interest and grab your attention.

The state of Indiana is home to hundreds of haunted mansions, each with its own terrifying legends and urban legends surrounding the supernatural.

However, if you are not fainthearted, and haunted houses fascinate you, then check out this list of the most haunted houses in Indiana.

1. Stillwell Manor

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A haunted house with a realistic appearance and atmosphere is Stillwell Manor. Stilwell Manor is the ideal environment for ghosts to live, in contrast to other haunted buildings that appear manufactured. At the mansion, there are three haunted attractions with different frights to make you jump and cry.

2. Haunted Hills Hospital

If you don’t run away terrified first, you can enjoy a number of spooky-fun attractions at Haunted Hills Hospital, which is a completely outdoor haunted experience. Try your hand at guillotine head tossing and ax tossing before navigating the scary Hill Hollow and Haunted Hills.

3. Nightmare on Edgewood

Check visit Nightmare on Edgewood if you’re seeking for an absolutely terrifying haunted mansion. It’s one of  Indiana’s top haunted houses for a terrifying encounter you won’t soon forget.

This is a full-contact event, which means the actors will touch you, unlike other haunted houses. You cannot simply enter this cottage and feel the chills.

Check out these thrilling escape rooms in Indiana .

4. Hysterium Haunted Asylum

If you like an interactive experience, The Hysterium Haunted Asylum is the best haunted attraction in Indiana. All visitors receive excellent care from the performers and other staff members for an intense encounter that will make you leap. You’ll pass through a number of eerie rooms filled with performers that will frighten you and make you scream.

5. Fear Fair

Some say Fear Fair is the best haunted house in Indiana for an excellent scare. This well-known haunted house is intense. Here the monsters are allowed to touch you-yikes! You’ll walk through the haunted house’s four themed areas as you experience scary special effects, evil creatures, and animatronics.

6. Fort Wayne Haunted Castle & Black Forest

There are two distinct haunted attractions in the Black Forest and the Fort Wayne Haunted Castle. The Black Woodland is an exterior haunted forest, while the two-story spooky palace is an interior entertainment with various spooky scenarios and two slides. It is regarded as one of the most haunted houses in Indiana.

Intrigued by these houses? Well, take a look at these creepy ghost towns in Indiana.

7. Grissom Maze of Terror

As you try to navigate your way through the Grissom Maze of Terror, you’ll be panting and shouting the entire time. The entire maze, including the queue, is indoors. This Indiana haunted house is likely the finest to visit in inclement weather because parking is conveniently located at the entrance.

8. Hell on the Hill

The best scary mansion in Indiana for visitors who are seeking an inexpensive Halloween entertainment is Hell on the Hill. The spooky mansion is still amazing even when the haunted woods are completely free. The actors, effects, and décor are of an equal caliber to some of Indiana’s more pricey haunted attractions.

9. Haunted Angelus House

If you want to experience a haunted house while also helping a good cause, The Haunted Angelus House is the greatest option in Indiana. The Angelus Group Home for individuals with cerebral palsy who are unable to care for themselves receives funding from the haunted house.

10. Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm

Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm is the best haunted house in Indiana if you want to get scared but not  too  scared. The Farm is a family-friendly haunted house and corn maze attraction. Take a hayride out to the cornfield, then find your way through the maze as creepy creatures follow you and jump out at you.

11. Whispers Estate

If you’re looking for actual ghosts, Whispers Estate is Indiana’s best haunted mansion. Not for the fainthearted, this estate is one of the most haunted houses in Indiana. The estate’s moniker comes from the numerous accounts of visitors hearing ghostly whispers inside the home.

12. The Thirteenth Hour

The Thirteenth Hour is the greatest haunted house in Indiana if you’re looking for a sizable, immersive haunted house to get lost in. The attraction features three different haunted houses that are all connected by a terrifying tale.

You’ll feel as though you’ve completely traveled to an other location thanks to the beautifully executed settings and props.

13. The Barn of Terror

When you enter the Barn of Terror, get ready to be terrified. You’ll be bombarded by spooky scenes and ominous individuals in every direction. On the parents’ request, they’ll be more forgiving with children, but not with adults.

There is no restriction on the age of attendees, however little ones have be able to walk unassisted through the exhibit.

If you love spooky scares and haunted setups, then you’ll definitely visiting these haunted houses in Indiana, which offer intriguing backstories along with terrifyingly exciting thrills.

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2021 Guide to Haunted Houses in Indiana

Did you know that Indiana has 85 haunted house attractions listed for the 2021 Halloween haunt season !? Some of them may be located closer to you than you think…

Below, we’ll break down what types of haunts you can choose from, ranging from spooky hayrides and terrifying trail walks to creepy home haunts and multi-attraction scream parks . We’ll also discuss where in Indiana some of the most popular haunted houses are located!

The following list totals up each type of haunt in Indiana , based on how they are listed on our website:

• Amusement/Themepark Haunts: 2
• Haunted Barns: 4
• Charity Haunts: 19
• Cornfield/Maze: 6
• Haunted Farm: 3
• Haunted Hayride: 10
• Home/Yard Haunts: 7
• Haunted Ride (Non-Hayride): 1
• Haunted Trail: 21
• Haunted Train: 2

The city with the most attractions / surrounding haunts is Indianapolis, IN .

Each year, we search the internet to find out what these haunts are up to during the off-season. During our 2021 update session for Indiana , 17 haunts ’ information was updated, 5 were removed (for various reasons) and 2 haunts were added to the Indiana Haunted House Directory .

Here are the Top 5 Haunts in Indiana * according to our local Scream Team ’s experiences.

• Haunted Hills Hospital – Crown Point, IN (2020) with an overall score of 9.06 !
• The Thirteenth Hour – Indianapolis, IN (2020) with an overall score of 8.88 (tie)!
• Nightmare on Edgewood – Indianapolis, IN (2020) with an overall score of 8.88 (tie)!
• Criminally Insane – Crown Point, IN (2020) with an overall score of 8.83 !
• Hysterium – Fort Wayne, IN (2020) with an overall score of 8.47 !

*Based on all of our Indiana Haunt Reviews and their most recent, respective scores given out of the past 3 years.

The following are some of the most popular haunted attractions** in Indiana , based on our website traffic:

Malice Manor

640 Providence Way, Clarksville, IN 47129

From some of the twisted minds that brought you The Haunted Hotel KY comes a brand-new haunted attraction...

Malice Manor Haunted Attraction is located in Clarksville, Indiana, and is opening its door again this fall! With over 10,000+ sq ft. of indoor horror, the weather is never a problem at the Manor. Malice Manor is depicted as a dreamland of thrills and spine-tingling screams around every corner. An all original escape from reality. Are you brave enough to endure the creatures that have escaped the mind of the Manor's owner? He lurks in the halls waiting for you! Step inside Indiana's Newest Nightmare!!

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Streapers Nightmare

71 West 7th Street, Peru, IN 46970

STREAPER'S ENTERTAINMENT

We began in 2011 with a simple haunted house, and as of now, we have expanded to be Miami County's best entertainment thrill destination! With thrills and chills for kids and adults alike, Streapers has something to offer for everyone! So come check out what we have to offer, and let's make a memory! You're adventure starts here.

NIGHTMARE HAUNTED ADVENTURE

For many years, Streaper's Entertainment has been the leading hands-on haunted house attraction in Miami County, offering visitors of all ages thrills and chills during the Halloween season. With over 20 live actors, over 14,000 square feet of twists and turns, and terrifying special effects, our Haunted Adventure is sure to send chills down your spine. So come see what the screams are all about!

Streaper's also has Escape Rooms throughout the year!

Stillwell Manor

1704 East 60th Street, Anderson, IN 46013

Stillwell Manor is an old-school haunt with three differently-themed attractions under one roof for one low price!

Upon General Stillwell’s return from the ravages of war, he found that ghosts of his past have taken over his home and are haunting the remaining staff and family. Journey through the mansion and grounds lost in time for over 140 years and face the wrath of the tortured souls that are trapped in time.

If you survive the journey through the Manor, you will venture into “Tantibus” and see your “Nightmares” up close and personal. Who said nightmares only happen while you sleep? You can only pray that you’re dreaming and wake up, someday.

Stillwell's newest attraction, "Forsaken" offers an optional touch upgrade through the remnants of Isabelle's freak show and down into the tunnels where "The Doctor" resides... Are you brave enough to discover the horrors that lie in wait for you?

Journey through over 30,000 sq ft of fears and frights. If you dare!

** Warning – we are not responsible for any ghosts that tag along back to your home but please tell them to come back to the manor when they are done with you. We always lose a couple every year.

Unreal Nightmares

117 South Meridian Street, Jasonville, IN 47438

Unreal Nightmares is an all-indoor haunted attraction that started in 2018. They are located in an 18,000 sq. ft. building. This haunted attraction consists of finding clues to to progress through the haunt.

Fright Manor

350 Anniston Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Psychomanthium Haunt The Soul Taker beckons forth both the living and the dead, driven by an insatiable thirst for blood. Within the shadowy depths of eerie caverns and twisted hallways, a paralyzing terror awaits, ready to consume your very soul.

The Manor Haunt Dreadfully sinister figures carve a path towards you, their malevolence unhinged, while you desperately strive to elude their clutches. In The Manor, where the vilest of nightmares converge, be forewarned – here, terror knows no bounds.

The Asylum House

6611 Bluff Road, Indianapolis, IN 46217

In the depths of the Asylum House are endless mazes of catacombs and tunnels unfit for anything human. When you enter just remember, the dark is their place, the night is their time. The Asylum House has been scaring people for over 20 years and is considered by many as the premiere Indianapolis haunted house attraction. What started out as a vision has turned into something beyond the grave. You can expect the best in terror entertainment. Originally located at German Park in Greenwood, the Asylum House has occupied the historic Hannah House and the Marion County Fairgrounds. We now have a permanent home at the old Southland Skate Center in Greenwood. Come visit us and experience why we are the best haunted house in the state!

Hanna Haunted Acres

7323 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46239

HANNA HAUNTED HAYRIDE – OUR SIGNATURE ATTRACTION

The Haunted Hayride is a crown achievement at Hanna Haunted Acres. You will discover that it is more than just a hayride through the woods. It is a well paced roller coaster cruising through the dour woods with all possible nightmarish creatures imaginable lurking about. Forced to keep at the pace of the tractor pulling your wagon, you will have no choice but to endure the malicious beasts as they step into the light for your terror. Some will follow you, others will try to take you back to the woods with them, but rest assured, all of them will make sure you scream like a child.

ACRES MANOR HAUNTED MANSION

There was said to be an old man who lived in the famous Acres Manor on top of the hill. Legend had it that he kept all of his children in the Manor basement. Sometimes he would send food down… sometimes he would forget. It was not until the old man made the mistake of venturing down into the basement one night, forgetful of its inhabitants. The police say his body was never found, and after knowing how much those… children, were fed down there, we understand why. But the manor is now their turf. Their new basement of darkness, and they’ll welcome you with open arms. And open mouths with lots of sharp incisors

CANNIBAL CHAOS

Step into the red colored barn house and discover the real animalistic doings that go on inside. A grisly sight to behold, you will be gasping for air due to the foul stench of the leftover bodies and will be… clamoring to escape as you discover that the slaughterhouse boss is still lurking about. So get out or become next on the menu. You could be fed to the hogs, or hung from the ceiling. Either way, you better run out of this barn house. Because you are the only cattle the boss will see.

Venture into Freakshow. A humiliated make-up artist at the carnival was fed up with people criticizing his work. He decided to turn the whole carnival upside down. He got his hands on some very awful chemicals. Not deadly, but morbid nonetheless. He locked everyone in and released the toxins into the atmosphere, turning everyone into wide-eyed laughing psychopaths. Their teeth and smiles grotesquely enlarged, their eyes bloodshot red and yellow, and their bodies amazingly slender and disgusting now. The former carnies now roam the abandoned carnival grounds. And we have opened it back up for you to see. Can you hear the maniacal laughter in the distance? It is closer than you think.

The Horror Fields

Amid the moonlit countryside, The Horror Fields haunted corn maze awaited, a labyrinth of terror that lured thrill-seekers into its unsettling embrace. As night fell, patrons ventured into the depths of the towering cornstalks, unaware of the horrors that awaited.

Undead Underworld

Descend into the depths of terror within the Undead Underworld, a bone-chilling haunted attraction that will test your courage and push the boundaries of your darkest nightmares at Hanna Haunted Acres. Prepare to face the unspeakable as you step into a realm where caves echo with the whispers of demons and the haunting laughter of the skeletal inhabitants.

Indy Scream Park

5211 South New Columbus Road, Anderson, IN 46013

Lockdown - NEW for 2023 Killgore's 3D Circus Zombieland: Unchained Backwoods Nightmare Factory: Blackout Zombie Paintball Assault Monster Midway: Food - Games - Beer

800 A Avenue East, Seymour, IN 47274

Fear Fair has announced they have permanently closed.

**This information was determined by looking at the haunts ’ traffic on our site from the past two years. This is not a top haunts list. The above haunts are listed here in no particular order.

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Haunted Houses in Indiana That Are Worth a Visit this Halloween

Fall, it’s the season of all things pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, bonfires, chunky sweaters and …. haunted places! If you’re ready to spend this Halloween season in spooky style, plan your visit to any one of these haunted houses in Indiana.

Below you’ll find some of the best Halloween attractions, haunted houses, and scream parks in the state of Indiana. From haunted trails to haunted houses to haunted hospitals (yikes!), the Hoosier State has them all!

A few things to keep in mind as you plan your visit:

• Some of these haunted houses in Indiana MAY close in inclement weather. Be sure to check with your venue before you head out the door.
• Haunted houses aren’t always appropriate for children. If the venue has listed an age range, we have included it here.

Top Haunted Houses in Indiana:

Hanna haunted acres, indianapolis, in.

Where : 7323 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46239 When: Opening weekend is Sept. 24-26, 2022. They are then open every day for the month of October (with the exception of being closed to the public on Oct. 25). Last day is October 31, 2022.

Hanna Haunted Acres is a fan favorite when it comes to the scariest haunted house in Indiana. Conveniently located in central Indiana, it’s slightly southeast of Indianapolis and about 4 miles off I-465.

Number of Attractions: They offer 6 separate attractions at this single location:

• Hanna Haunted Hayride
• Horror Fields
• Acres Manor (NEW)
• Cannibal Chaos (NEW)

Ticket Prices for Hanna Haunted Acres:

• Ticket prices vary for this haunted house in Indiana. Weekdays are cheaper than weekends and you’ll save a few bucks when you get your scare on during the first few weeks of the season.
• You can purchase a ticket that includes all 6 haunted attractions and you can add on a Fast Pass.
• Want to just go on the Haunted Hayride? You can get a ticket for just that one haunted attraction.
• If the scare factor is your thing and you want to really do it up, they offer a Combo Unlimited pass that allows unlimited visits to all 6 great attractions in a single evening.
• You’ll save a few bucks when you buy your tickets online. Online sales do close 1 hour before opening so be sure to plan ahead!

Can they touch you at this haunted house? Hanna Haunted Acres says: “The actors will not touch you in any of our attractions.”

Their site says “Haunted Houses are not recommended for children under 12”

Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point, IN

Where : 7611 E. Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307 When : 2022 dates TBA

Here’s one hospital you don’t want to enter as a patient! Located in northwest Indiana, Haunted Hills holds the most psychotic patients that were too evil for a regular mental facility. An evil unlike any other has permeated the grounds due to the experimentation of the nefarious Truman Corporation. Face the craziest patients you have ever met at this insane asylum gone wrong!

This haunted attraction is all outdoors and is open “rain or moonlight”.

Number of Attractions: Haunted Hills Hospital has 4 attractions:

• Haunted Hills Hospital
• Hills Hospital: Condemned Scare Zone
• Arcane Arcade (all kinds of games, may be at additional cost)
• Mayhem Midway (food and drink)

Ticket Prices for Haunted Hills Hospital (2021 rates below, 2022 rates not posted yet):

• General admission tickets are $25
• “Emergency” Fast Pass is $35
• “Insanity” VIP Pass is $40
• “Ultimate Scare Zone” pass is $45

Can they touch you at this haunted house? “The actors… will not touch you. However, they do get very close. Occasionally you may brush up against their costumes or props, or you may get bumped into by a actor or a person in your group by accident. You may also come into contact with some of the sets. Our scare zone actors may be more interactive, however they are warned about being put in solitary for bad behavior. “

“Haunted Hills Hospital is recommended for adults, older teens and mature audiences only. Younger kids may come if parents choose to bring them, however it is not recommended.”

Horror House Haunt, West Harrison, IN

Where: 28051 Moore Lane, West Harrison, IN 47060 When: Open Friday and Saturday nights (specific dates for 2022 are TBA)

Located just off I-74 and about 20 minutes west of Cincinnati, this haunted house in Indiana is an indoor attraction and a great choice, especially if the weather isn’t cooperating!

Check in at the Angst Motel if you dare! Can you handle the terror that will ensue?

Ticket Prices for Horror House Haunt (2021 rates below, 2022 rates not posted yet):

• $5 admission for all military, law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders. Valid ID required.
• General admission tickets are $20.
• Combo tickets for admission to both Horror Hike (see details below) and Horror House are $33 (note: haunted trail and haunted house are not at the same location, tickets can be used on separate nights).
• Fast Pass Tickets are $30 for Horror House or $50 as a Fast Pass Combo for both Horror Hike and Horror House.
• Tickets for Zombie Hunt (shoot “live” zombies with airsoft guns) are 100 shots for $8 and 200 shots for $12.

Can they touch you at this haunted house? The Horror House Haunt website makes is VERY clear – this is a FULL SCARE haunted attraction. “A select few of our actors may touch our guests. Intentional touching will be limited to the areas of the body above the shoulders and below the knees. In some instances, our actors may use their full bodies to block the movement of guests.”

They say: “Our actors will use aggressive tone, demeanor, and language which may not be suitable for all audiences.”

Indy ScreamPark, Anderson, IN

Where : 5211 S. New Columbus Rd., Anderson, IN 46013 When: They’re open on Fridays and Saturdays from September 9 thru Sept. 30 and Friday, Saturday, Sunday the first weekend in October. They are open daily from Oct. 5 through Nov. 5, 2022.

Indy Scream Park has been top rated as the best haunted house in Indiana by multiple sources including being named one of the most terrifying haunted houses in the United States by PopSugar .

Number of Attractions: The Indy Scream Park experience offers 6 different themes:

• Killgore’s 3D Circus
• Zombieland: Unchained
• Backwoods (a haunted woods experience)
• Nightmare Factory: Blackout

They also have “Zombie Paintball Assault” which is a zombie slayin’ paintball experience. It is a separate attraction and is NOT included with your general admission ticket. You must also purchase both a general admission ticket and a paintball ticket to enter and participate in the paintball experience.

Indy Scream Park has food and adult beverages (the only Indiana haunted house with a beer garden to make the list)! Head to the Monster Midway for food, games, and beer or enjoy a cold one at Bonzo’s Beer Garden. Must be 21 for adult beverages.

Ticket Prices for Indy Scream Park:

• Ticket prices are subject to change (per their site).
• Ticket prices vary depending on the date your choose.
• Your general admission ticket includes all of the haunted attractions except for the paintball experience. That is a separate, additional ticket.
• They offer a VIP Fast Pass and a Super VIP Fast Pass which allows you to skip the general admission line and can be used once per attraction. Fast Pass can not be used for paintball.
• Save $5 when you buy your tickets online (vs. “at the door”)

Can they touch you at this haunted house? If you mark yourself as a participant you “may be grabbed, held back, sent into hidden cells, removed from their group or even forced to remain…”.

Malice Manor, Clarksville, IN

Where: 640 Providence Way, Clarksville, IN 47129 When: Malice Manor is open every Friday and Saturday from Sept. 16 – November 5, 2022. They are also open on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Located in southern Indiana, Malice Manor is an all indoor haunted attraction. It’s relatively new to the list of haunted houses in Indiana, having opened in 2019. Malice Manor says you’ll “experience a high impact, in your face, spine tingling journey through sheer terror” as you explore the Manor of Lord Rancor.

While reading haunted house reviews I came across one Google reviewer who stated: “Of the 3 haunts that we visited last night, Malice was definitely the scariest and most fun! 10/10 recommended and will return!” Can’t get much better than that for haunted houses in Indiana!

Number of Attractions: Malice Manor is an all indoor haunted experience centering around one theme – Lord Rancor, his family, and servants as they haunt the manor.

Ticket Prices for Malice Manor:

• General Admission tickets are $25
• Fast Pass tickets are $40
• Front of the Line passes are $60
• Can be purchased online

Can they touch you at this haunted house? Yes, this is a touch haunt.

Necropolis Underground Haunted Attraction , Indianapolis, IN

Where: 7130 Western Select Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46219 When: 2022 dates are TBA

Necropolis Underground says they are one of the largest INDOOR haunted attractions in the country, coming in at 50,000 square feet of terror! They are the only haunted attraction in Indy that is completely underground. You won’t have to worry about inclement weather and this Indiana haunted house!

Number of Attractions: Necropolis Underground has four separate haunted attractions:

• Nightmare House
• Cemetery of the Damned
• Dead and Breakfast, No Checkout

New for 2022: The Festival Area where you’ll find escape rooms, axe throwing, tarot readings, a VR horror ride, midway games, and more.

Ticket Prices for Necropolis Underground: 2022 details are TBA

Can they touch you at this haunted house? “The actors of NECROPOLIS will never intentionally touch you. Because of the closeness of their working conditions and your unknown reaction, incidental contact could occur. Some of the effects make come in contact with you.”

Necropolis Underground is “recommended for adults and teens but younger kids may come if parents choose to bring them. Minimum suggested age is 13 years old.”

Haunted Trails in Indiana:

Horror hike haunted trail, lawrenceburg, in.

Where: 4 5 E. Eads Parkway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 When: 2022 dates TBD

When you’re looking for something other than the tradional haunted houses in Indiana, head to Lawrenceburg. This haunted trail is sure to raise the hair on your neck!

The Horror Hike Haunted Trail experience centers around a story of summer camp gone wrong. Camp Angst had an explosion in the mess hall and all that remains are some derelict buildings and the spirits of those killed. Make sure to pack your courage before you load into the camp bus for the ride back to Trail 13!

This particular haunted trail in Indiana is a FULL SCARE haunted attraction and takes you on a 1/2 mile hike through a wooded environment.

“A select few of our actors may touch our guests. Intentional touching will be limited to the areas of the body above the shoulders and below the knees. In some instances, our actors may use their full bodies to block the movement of guests.”

This is an outdoor haunted trail and weather will cause disruptions to the schedule. Be sure to check with them (link below) if you have questions.

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Haunted houses are a lot of fun and if you do your research before you head out you won’t be disappointed. These are 12 of the scariest Indiana haunted houses guaranteed to make sure you’re shaking in your boots when you reach the end. That is, if you can make it to the end.

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INDIANA Indiana has some of the best-haunted houses. Haunted Hotel-13th Floor is rated one of the best haunted houses in Indianapolis.   Haunted House in Indianapolis helps support Cerebral Palsy at The Haunted Angleus House . Take a drive in search for Haunted Houses in Indiana .  Huntington, Mishawaka, and Jamestown offer other chances to encounter Indianapolis Haunted Houses. Mishawaka offers 5 sinister attractions in one at Fear Itself . Fear Itself includes The Cuckoo’s Nest, 13th Hour 4D, Rock Monkey Caves, Sinister Circus and Lost in the Woods . Load the car down and make that journey to embody Indiana’s Haunted Houses .  Indiana Fear Farm in Jamestown has haunted hayride that will have you screaming for your momma.

Fear Itself of Mishawaka, Indiana will show you “there is nothing to fear except Fear Itself!” Located at Legend Skream Park in the heart of Mishawaka, this multi attraction event has something for everyone. Come one, come all to the event you would not want to miss. Do you love the circus? Our creepy, crazed, and corrupt clowns are here to bring alive your worse nightmare and welcome new horrors. Sinister Circus is where the fun stops and the terror begins. Venture through the longest Spinning Tunnel, tempt the largest living Dot Room, and brave the longest most intense claustrophobic challenge. Sinister Circus is full of entertainment and danger, freaky, fun and the best by far. Visit the “World’s Best Dark Attraction” Cuckoo’s Nest! Known also as the “World’s Most Insane Asylum”, here in Mishawaka, Cuckoo’s Nest gets better every year. Monstrous Nurse Hatchett and her out of control staff is the most radical, insane, over-the-top experience for even the most seasoned thrill seekers. Tours of this crazy facility may leave you in stitches, but not the ones from laughing. Run, run fast or die slowly amongst the Rock Monkey Caves! With razor sharp teeth, deafening screeches, rock-like bones, with lightning speed gives the Rock Monkeys their advantage within their home confines of the caves. Make it out alive or succumb the terror within Take a journey through the imagination of 13th Hour 4D Amazement! You won’t believe your eyes, ears, or other senses on your journey through a new dimension. Vivid color, 3D paintings, spectacular lighting, entertainment and special effects, difficult to describe and fascinating to discover, will create the desire for you to return again and again. Fear Itself will also fascinate and amaze you with Colonel Hundsley’s Sinister Sideshow. Come one; come all to see our sword swallowing, fire breathing, glass eating and most sinister Colonel Hundsley. Don’t try this at home.

Indiana Fear Farm invites you for a hayride which will scare the living daylights out of you! Explosions, spine-tingling thrills, 20 minute ride through the forest of evil is the area’s best Haunted Hayride. Jamestown, Indiana is host to Indiana Fear Farm which is bigger and better than ever. Bring your whole family on a Haunted Hayride into the depths of the wicked dark forest and see what everyone is talking about. Looking for a more intense encounter with the cruel evil that lurks about? Test your courage in Indiana’s scariest Slaughter Barn. Crawl fast, climb quickly, and slide your way through this bloody, gruesome paranormal mayhem of disturbing proportion. Slaughter Barn is a no holds barred, high action extreme scare challenge of a lifetime. Not intended for those with a heart condition, pregnant, or children under 8. Many, who enter, don’t make it all the way through. Can you? Stay for one of our three bonfires or come on into the indoor cafe for a bite to eat. We know there is nothing like Halloween to put a chill through your bones.

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13 Of The Most Haunted Places In Indiana [With Proof]

If you’re searching for haunted places in Indiana, we’ve got you covered! Below are 13 different haunted places you can explore across the great state of Indiana along with their status and exact GPS coordinates.

1. Slippery Noodle Inn

2.  french lick springs hotel, 3. the grave in the middle of the road, 4. old blackford county jail, 5. james allison mansion, 6. stepp cemetery, 7. whispers estate, 8. roads hotel, 9. bristol opera house, 10. tunnelton tunnel , 11. hannah house, 12. indianapolis central state hospital, 13. boone hutcheson cemetery.

372 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the Slippery Noodle Inn has been in operation since 1850. This historic building was once a bordello, but has since transformed into one of the top blues clubs in the country.

Slippery Noodle Inn has been owned by the Yeagy family since 1963. Hal Yeagy took over in 1985 after his father’s death. Since then, the Yeagy family has run the Noodle, and it is still a family-run business today.

The Noodle Inn has a rich history that includes the use of the basement as a way station on the Underground Railroad. This building has been the site of paranormal experiences and has been the site of a number of investigations.

There have been reports of people claiming to see ghosts of enslaved people and prostitutes. There have been reports of a caretaker who still works at the building, and there have also been reports of people hearing whispers and voices.

8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432

The French Lick Springs Hotel is famous for its beautiful architecture. It is one of the oldest buildings in the town and was built in 1845. The original hotel was destroyed in a fire. After the fire, the hotel underwent extensive renovations. The new French Lick Springs Hotel has retained its historical charm while adding a modern, yet haunted touch.

The most haunted part of the French Lick Springs Hotel is located on the sixth floor. Many guests have reported a ghostly apparition that can be seen walking around the hotel and the service elevator. There have also been reports of phantom footsteps and unexplained cold spots.

There are also reports of a shadow apparition seen on the sixth floor. Other ghostly sightings at the hotel include disembodied voices and unexplained phantom cigar tobacco smells. The hotel is also reputed to be haunted by the former owner of the hotel, Thomas Taggart.

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Located in Amity, Indiana, The Grave in the Middle of the Road has been around for over one hundred years. It’s been a popular hangout for road workers, curious kids, and college students in search of a supernatural specter.

One of the most intriguing aspects of The Grave in the Middle of the Road is the fact that it contains the remains of seven people, all of which were re-interred into new caskets.

Although no one has yet come forward with the story of how the site got its start, the mystery remains unsolved. A team of archaeologists at the University of Indianapolis stumbled upon the site while conducting a test run to widen a road. The team found seven bodies, including two women, a man, and four children. 

Evidence of paranormal hasn’t been well documented given the grave’s dangerous locations. However, that hasn’t stopped various stories and rumors from taking shape over time.

120 E Main St, Hartford City, IN 47348

Throughout the years, America’s prisons have been haunted by the darkness and evil housed behind their walls. One example is the haunted Old Blackford County Jail in Hartford City, Indiana. This jail was built in the mid-1870s and was used as a detention center for inmates.

One of the haunts at the jail is a ghostly man who has been seen sitting in the lobby of the jail. It is also said that the ghost of a handyman who died in 1910 has been seen working on things. A never-ending repair list if you will.

One of the most popular paranormal theories is the Stone Tape Theory, which claims that certain rocks replay energies that have been recorded on them. Some witnesses have reported electrical devices turning on and off by themselves.

Wheeler-Stokely Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222

The Allison Mansion was built between 1911 and 1914, in the Arts and Crafts style. The interior of the house includes a Louis XVI-style parlor, a Gothic-style library, and a hand-carved walnut staircase.

Its exterior was designed by renowned Indianapolis architect Herbert Bass. The mansion’s interior was finished by Philadelphia architect William Price. The property also features an automatic lighting closet, an indoor swimming pool, and an elevator.

James Allison died from pneumonia in 1928 at the age of 56. His family kept the mansion until 1936, when it was sold to the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenberg. It became the administration building and living quarters for the college. The building was later converted into a library.

The Allison Mansion is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who drowned in a basement pool. Some visitors have claimed to hear her cries, while others say that they have seen her dripping wet in the basement.

There have been reports of furniture moving and items appearing and disappearing. The attic area has been said to be filled with disembodied voices, and is a recorded hot spot .

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Located in Martinsville, Indiana, Stepp Cemetery has long been rumored to be haunted. According to legend, a young girl was murdered in the area and her body was dumped nearby. There is no proof of the crime, but there is a well-preserved grave of the victim.

Another legend has it that the lady in black spent hours perched on a tree stump near her grave and her husband would talk to her. While the stories involving ghosts and orbs are all the rage these days, Stepp Cemetery has a long history of spooky sightings dating back nearly 100 years.

714 W Warren St, Mitchell, IN 47446

The Whispers Estate is considered one of the most haunted places in the state. This 3700-square-foot Victorian-designed home is known to have been home to several ghosts. The property has also been featured on a number of television shows including Ghost Stories 2, Syfy, and Travel Channel.

One of the most notable features of this property is the whispering walls. Many visitors have reported hearing things whisper in their ears, or even seeing a little girl running through the house. Many electronic voice phenomenons have revealed that there are many more entities in this house than meets the eye.

150 E Main St, Atlanta, IN 46031

 The Roads Hotel is a historic building built in 1893. It was once a railroad layover station. During Prohibition, it became a brothel. Today, the hotel is operated by the Lost Limbs Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to help children who have lost limbs. They will use the money collected from investigations and events to support this cause.

The hotel is believed to be haunted by several different spirits. Guests have reported seeing glimpses of children and women, and hearing disembodied screams and footsteps. A child’s handprint is still on the wall of the hotel’s penthouse.

The Roads Hotel is a popular destination for paranormal investigations. Private investigations are available for a fee.

210 E Vistula St, Bristol, IN 46507

The Bristol theater opened in 1896. It was used as a skating rink, music hall, and cinema. Its owners wanted to keep up with the latest advances in technology and continuously bring entertainment to the area.

The theater is believed to be haunted by three spirits. One is a young girl named Beth. She is often seen peering through the curtains at the audience.

Another is a middle-aged woman named Helen. She is thought to be protective of the directors and producers of the theater. She has been spotted on the stage and on the left side of the stage.

A third ghost is a former owner of the theater. He has been seen running through the billiards room at night. He is also a handyman and likes to play with the electrics. He is blamed for any problems in the theater.

3029 River Rd, Bedford, IN 47421

The Tunnelton Tunnel was built in the mid-1800s, and was one of the longest tunnels in the state of Indiana. It was a challenge to build because of the curvature.

According to legend, the tunnel is haunted by the ghost of a man who was killed while the tunnel was being built. The man is believed to roam the tunnel with his head in one hand. 

There is also a legend that claims that a ghostly family was killed on their horse and buggy that crashed into the river nearby. Many people have also claimed to see a mysterious light in the tunnel, with some tourists having also reported strange breakdowns and feelings of dread when approaching the tunnel.

Pennhurst Asylum has been featured in many television shows. It has been featured on Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures. It is also part of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.

3801 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227

This 24-room mansion has been the site of many paranormal events and unexplainable occurrences making it one of the most haunted places in Indiana.

The story of Hannah’s slave burial is one that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Hannah family. The story goes that Alexander Hannah built the house as a gift to his wife Elizabeth. They had a difficult pregnancy, and he was unable to produce an heir.

After Alexander’s death in 1895, his property was sold to German immigrant Roman Oehler. The house was listed as a historical landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior in 1978. The house has since been restored and turned into a jewelry store. It is still open to the public on select occasions.

The basement of the house is the most active area for paranormal activity. The ghostly apparition of a slave has been spotted on several occasions. The cellar was also the site of a fire that trapped many slaves. The bodies were then buried in simple coffins under the dirt floor.

3270 Kirkbride Way, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Whether you’re a history buff, or just interested in a haunted historic property, Central State Hospital in Indianapolis is a place to check out.

After serving as an insane asylum for nearly a century, the facility has been redeveloped to serve a number of purposes. It has been turned into shops, apartments, and greenways. The property is also home to a museum, which features a pathological department.

Regardless, many believe the energy from the asylum still impacts the structures in and around the property.

Some people claim to have seen an apparition of a woman in the basement of the former hospital. Others have heard screams in the basement. There are also reports of electrical devices turning on and off by themselves.

S County Rd 450 W, Greencastle, IN 46135

Boone Hutcheson Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the state. It is also famous for its ghost stories. The cemetery is home to many ghosts, including the spirit of a policeman from the 1950s.

The police officer is said to be on constant patrol. This ghost is seen wearing antique clothes and holding a blue light. He seems harmless, but visitors say he chases them out of the cemetery.

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That concludes our list of haunted places in Indiana, but there are plenty of other haunted locations located across the country.

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Most Haunted Places in Indiana

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2021 @ 5:17 pm

In the United States sits the Midwestern state of Indiana. Indiana is a destination boasting miles of farmland and one of the most famous racetracks in the nation, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The state is also home to a plethora of covered bridges, Indiana Dunes State park, and countless other appealing sights and destinations. Indiana is also home to a number of haunted places.

Now here are some of the most haunted places in Indiana:

7. 100 Step Cemetery, Brazil, Indiana

In Brazil, Indiana is the 100 Step Cemetery. Headstones in the cemetery date back to the 1860s. Over the years a legend developed. The legend states that on a completely dark night if you climb all the steps and reach 100 when you get to the top you are supposed to see a ghost.

This ghost is then supposed to cause you to have a vision of when you are to die. If you turn around and walk to the bottom and count 100 steps once again, you will not die as shown in the vision. If you do not reach 100 you will die as predicted.

The ghost is believed to be the cemetery’s first undertaker. Further stories state that if you do not walk on the stairs, and choose to go down on the grass and hand will push you down and a red handprint will stay on your body for a few days.

The handprint is believed to be the mark of the devil.

6. Haunted Bridge, Avon, Indiana

The Haunted Bridge in Avon, Indiana has multiple legends and stories attached to it. The Haunted Bridge is believed to have been built somewhere around 1906 although some say construction started as far back as the 1850s.

One of the most famous stories associated with the bridge is that of the construction worker, Henry Johnson. It is believed while working he fell into a vat of cement where he perished. Some stories suggest his co-workers heard him while others say his body was not discovered until the next day.

Another story claims a young mother was on her way to take her infant to the doctor when she became trapped. Her only option was to jump off the bridge with her infant to save their lives. The woman survived but the child did not.

The young mother eventually died a few weeks later. Visitors to the bridge claim to hear screaming and seeing what they believe is the ghost of the young mother walking around the bridge.

5. University of Notre Dame du Lac, South Bend, Indiana

The University of Notre Dame du Lac is in South Bend, Indiana. The University dates back to 1842 and is well known for being a top educational facility and sports center.

Over the years there have been countless stories of a ghost haunting Washington Hall. The ghost is believed to be a former football player, George “Gripper” Gipp.

Gipp contracted a fatal case of pneumonia after sleeping on the steps instead of facing his brother for violating curfew.

Some of the haunting claims include lightbulbs unscrewing themselves, the sounds of footsteps, and slamming doors.

Other people have claimed to hear music, including someone playing the trumpet. The trumpet playing is believed to be someone other than Gipp.

4. Willard Library, Evansville, Indiana

The Willard Library opened in Evansville, Indiana back in 1885. Stories of sightings and other paranormal activity did not start to get reported until 1936.

When a maintenance worker told his employers he was quitting he informed them it was not because of the job itself, it was because he saw what he referred to as the “Grey Lady.” According to the worker she appeared to be dressed in garb very similar to when the library first opened.

Who the Grey Lady could be, remains a mystery. What does not remain a mystery are the sightings as she has been caught on camera on more than one occasion.

There have been claims of cold spots in certain areas of the library as well as people smelling perfume that is not from anyone present.

The Grey Lady herself has been seen in the basement, near the elevator, and also the restrooms.

3. Historic Hannah House, Indianapolis, Indiana

Alexander Hannah built his home in Indianapolis, Indiana back in 1858. An additional wing and rooms were built following his marriage to Elizabeth Jackson to accommodate the new lady of the house and servants.

Hannah, a man known for being against slavery, allowed his home to be used as a stop on the Underground Railroad. People have claimed to hear whining and moaning throughout the house.

Other people have claimed to smell a horrible odor in the home with no apparent cause. Some believe these paranormal activities are the result of the rumored death of slaves who burned alive in the basement after a lantern caused a fire.

2. The Nicholson House, Indianapolis, Indiana

The Nicholson House is a gothic mansion that dates back to the 1870s. David Nicholson was working in Indianapolis on the Marion County Courthouse when he started construction on his own home.

The mansion was completed and around 1903 ownership changed hands. The Rand family became the official owners of the property until the 1960s.   No paranormal activity in the house had ever been recorded until 1997.

After being abandoned for years, the Nicholson House was being moved to another location to help preserve the structure. During the move a photograph was taken which appeared to show a ghost looking out one of the upstairs windows.

Once this story broke additional stories of unusual activity in the house started spreading. One story states that the house is haunted by a young girl killed close to the home. Another story states a man hung himself when the structure was a boarding house.

There are also stories that a woman haunts the house.

Some of the most shocking stories related to the house involve the story that the Nicholson House served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

People have claimed to see blood dripping through the walls while others claim to have smelled decaying flesh. There is also a tale of slaves burning to death in the basement.

There are people who claim they can hear those slaves’ screams in the house.

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1. The Story Inn, Nashville, Indiana

Back in 1851, the quaint little town of Story was founded by Dr. George Story. The town was comprised of the Story Inn, a schoolhouse, two general stores, a sawmill, a post office, church, and a couple of additional buildings.

Up until the Great Depression, the small town flourished. The town of Story sat abandoned for decades, eventually, preservationists decided to bring the town back to life. The structures in the town were repaired but their uniqueness and original state were for the most part left intact.

The Story Inn is one structure in the town that was restored to what it once was back in its heyday. Each of the rooms and cottages in the inn is free of radios, televisions, and clocks, which the owners consider modern-day distractions.

The rooms and cottages have some modern features; electricity and running water, but their furnishings are very 19 th century American Midwest.

The rustic looks and history are not all the Story Inn possesses. There are also stories of paranormal activity…

Countless staff members and guests have made claims of seeing the “Blue Lady.” It is said the Blue Lady is Dr. George Story’s wife.

The former Garden Room is now named after the Blue Lady. People wishing to engage with, or see the Blue Lady, are told they can turn on the blue light in the room and she will appear.

People have claimed she has left behind blue objects, that she has blue eyes, and they can smell cherry tobacco, the Blue Lady’s favorite when she was among the living.

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Get your spook on! Must visit haunted houses in central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — It's spooky season, and that means it is time to test your bravery as you come face to face with ghosts, ghouls, monsters and more as you make your way through a haunted house.

From tame and family friendly thrills, to full blown terrifying haunts, there is a haunted house experience for everyone in Indy this Halloween season.

Edge of Insanity Haunted Attraction Kokomo

This haunted house has two attractions to experience. Tickets are $15 per person, and

Edge of Insanity is open every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight through Oct. 29

All proceeds of this haunt go to local charities as they have in years past.

Evil on Erie Lafayette

This haunted location in Lafayette has two levels of haunted rooms.

It is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight through Oct. 29.

General Admission tickets are $25, and fast pass tickets are $30. Tickets can be bought online or at the gate.

Fright Manor Indianapolis

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Fright Manor offers three terrifying attractions, including The Undead, Scream at South Hollow, and Slice and Dice.

General admission tickets are $25, tickets with a speed pass are $35, and a 2022 season pass is $65.

Game Night Fright Indianapolis

Game Night Fright is the theme for this year's haunted house at the Children's Museum.

The haunted house runs from Oct. 12 through Oct. 30

Tickets are $9 for non-members, and $8 for members.

Two different versions of this haunted house are offered, the AES Indiana Light's On Hours, which is less scary, and AAA's Frightening Hours for those looking for a more intense scare.

Hanna Haunted Acres Indianapolis

If you're looking for variety, Hanna Haunted Acres has something in store to scary everyone. This location has six different haunted attractions, all with different themes, including Hanna Haunted Hayride, Acres Manor Haunted Mansion, Descension, Freakshow, The Horror Fields, and Cannibal Chaos.

There are a variety of different ticket options available with varying prices.

As detailed on their website, this haunted attraction is not recommended for children under 12.

Haunted Angelus Indianapolis

The Haunted Angelus has one main attraction. This haunt will be open on select days in October.

General admission tickets are $20, fast pass tickets are $35, and unlimited fast pass tickets are $40.

There will also be a family trick-or-treat event on Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for kids 10 and under, and $10 for everyone 11 and up.

Indy Scream Park Anderson

This haunt well known haunt has been a staple in the Indy area year after year. Indy Scream Park features six attractions: Zombie Paintball Assault, Kilgore's 3D Circus, Nightmare Factory Blackout, Zombieland Unchained, Back Woods, and Mutation.

There is also the Monster Midway food court, and Bonzo’s Beer Garden at the location.

You'll have the chance to experience all of the scares at Indy Scream Park until Nov. 5. Ticket prices vary by selection and date but are cheaper if bought online.

Necropolis Underground Haunted Attraction Indianapolis

This location has four haunted attractions including, Nightmare House, Cemetery of the Damned, Dead and Breakfast, and The Bunker.

New this season is the festival area that has Midway Games, axe throwing, escape games, and a tarot booth.

A variety of ticket options are offered, and prices vary.

Nightmare on Edgewood Indianapolis

Nightmare on Edgewood features three haunted attractions in the same location, including Containment, Charlie's Revenge, and Conley Farm.

There will also be a "lights on" trick or treat event for kids on Oct. 23, as well as a special haunt that features classic horror villains on Nov. 4 and 5.

General admission tickets are $30, however other ticketing options such as fast passes are available.

The Thirteenth Hour Indianapolis

Self-proclaimed as "Indiana's Ultimate Haunted House", this haunt features four themed attractions, including Cartocker Expeditions, Widows Walk Cemetery, The Cathedral of Souls, and Mine No. 13.

The Thirteenth Hour is open on select days in October, and ticket options and prices vary.

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Haunted Houses in Indiana for Halloween 2022

Locate all the 2022 Halloween haunted houses in Indiana at Funtober. We list all the haunted attractions including haunted trails, haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, and more in our Funtober directory of haunted houses. The Midwest has lots are scary entertainment featuring animatronics, air blasters, Hollywood type design sets, live actors, and scent dispensers. Find your new favorite haunted houses near me, with ghosts, zombies, creatures, with Jason’s and Freddy’s making for Halloween scary fun.

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Columbia City Haunted Jail - Columbia City, IN The Haunted Jail is open most nights beginning in late September.  All new redesigned attraction for scary fun.  Deimos Nosferato has been the keeper of souls for centuries and has awakened his tribe of creatures and vamps from the underworld…because it’s time to feed. Many have tried to end Deimos and his blood thirsty family and all have failed.They have a number of ticket options including a coffin ride, VIP pass, and Double Trouble.

Culbertson Mansion - New Albany, IN Attraction first opened in 1985. Celebrate this anniversary with some deranged dentists, paranormal entities, undead monsters, evil cults, and a dark carnival. Tickets available for Culbertson Mansion Haunted House. The attractions runs on Friday and Saturday nights starting in early October. Doors open at 7 pm. A real historic site once home to Indiana’s richest man.

Dark Armies Necropolis - Indianapolis, IN Dark Armies starts their Halloween season in early October.  There are two separate haunted attractions at Dark Armies with separate entrances and ticket prices. Necropolis is the City of Perpetual Darkness. It is a 30,000 square feet haunt featuring Necropolis Haunted House, Zombie Inn Hotel, and Dark Terrors about power draining accidents. This haunt has been open for 20 years.  Dark Armies is an entertainment facility built around paintball and laser tag. Hunt the zombies for an hour. Facility is open every day and night 24 hours in October. It is not effected by Necropolis. This attraction is for the both the experienced paintball player and for those who want to try it out. It is lots of fun. Price include the use of all the equipment you will need to play. Suggested you call in advance so they can give you a best time to play with other players.  The Necropolis Haunted house is open every Friday and Saturday night in October plus another 6 nights during the month.

Edge of Insanity - Kokomo, IN Edge of Insanity at Weitle’s Asylum is open Saturday and Sunday.  Weitle’s Asylum haunted house is about tortured souls of the deranged doctor. What horrors were committed in the name of science? Tickets are $12. Edge of Insanity runs from 8 pm to 11 pm. Open every Saturday and Sunday nights in October.  Come celebrate their 12th year of fright.

Evil on Erie - Lafayette, IN Evil on Erie has over 15,000 square feet of terror located in Lafayette. One giant haunted house with nightly frights for your fun. Open Friday and Saturday nights in October.

Fear Factory - Batesville, IN The fear begins in early October and runs every Friday and Saturday plus some added dates.  Check web page for details.  They run a lights out tour but also have a one day lights on event and of course an escape room.  Tickets for the Haunted Tour are $10 and Escape Room is $5.  Psychologist say that one of the most effective ways to banish your fear is to repeatedly force yourself to face what you’re afraid of.  Every Friday and Saturday in October, lifeless corpses will seep through the bowels of over 30,000 square feet of neglected factory space to manufacture fears that will cause you to sink to your lowest depth of desperation. The factory is brimming with unearthly exhibits depicting decrepit scenes that will make your worst nightmare pale in comparison.  All proceeds go to support a worthwhile charity.  We have not seen updated 2020 information but they are still listed on the RomWeber Marketplace listing of businesses.

Fear Fair - Seymour, IN Fear Fair begins in early October this year.  Fear Fair Haunted House is more than just scary. It has been rated one of the best haunted houses in Indiana. They find what scares you and takes that fear or phobia to the extreme. You will be scared. Tickets are just $25. Doors are open from 8 pm to 1 am on every Friday and Saturday or 10 pm on some Sunday nights. Check web page for full calendar details.  The haunt features Myctophobia (Fear of Darkness), Hanger 17, and Cinema of Fear.  Fear Fair is more than just fun. Make sure to view the Fear Cam.  Note because of the virus concerns there will be no touching this year.

Fear Itself at Legend Park - Mishawaka, IN The attractions are Lost in the Woods, Rock Monkey Caves, Sinister Circus, Cucko’s Nest, and 13th Hour. They are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting in early October. Fear Itself at Legend Park features several of the Scariest  and  Best Haunted Houses in America … all in one location. With 5 huge haunted attractions, an amazing Monster Midway, Exceptional Food, Beer & Wine Garden, Bonfires, Live Entertainment, Tent Parties, Celebrity Appearances, Live Bands, Fireworks and a complete line up of  FUN THINGS TO DO ,

Fright Manor - Indianapolis, IN Fright Manor opens for the season in late September.  A ticket to the Fright Manor Haunted House is around $20. This allows you to enter Camp Deadwood, Psychomanthium, and 7 Deadly Sins. Don’t forget your electronic shotgun so you can zombie hunt. The attraction is open Friday and Saturday nights plus lots of other October dates..  Open 7:30 PM each night.  Proceeds go to support the Southport Little League.

Frightmares - Linton, IN 10th year for this local haunted house attraction. Open Friday and Saturday nights the last two weekends in October. Doors open at 8:00 pm and runs until 11:00 pm. They have made a number of safety changes given the current virus concerns.  All tickets must be purchased online in advance.

Hall’s Haunted House - Hall, IN A haunted school put on by the Hall Civic Association.  Open every Friday and Saturday nights in October.  Season starts in early October.  Tickets are $15.  Are you looking for a Scary Good Time?    If so, you and your friends are cordially invited to the  Historic Hall School House  for the Haunted Time Of Your Life!  The Evil that’s Lurking within this Spooky Old School House, will have your Heart Pounding and your eyes Frantically searching for a way out!!!

Hanna Haunted Acres - Indianapolis, IN The combo pass is a one time entry into all five attractions. The hayride, maze, and 4 haunted houses at Hanna’s Haunted Acres. Attraction is open starting in late September on every Friday and Saturday night plus almost every date in October. Save money and buy it for less online. Opens for ticket sales 30-60 minutes before dark. New this year is the renovated Hanna Haunted Hayride. Also an upgrade to the classic saw. They have added two new attractions called Carn Evil and Outbreak. Expect to find creatures, Dracula, zombies, snakes, chainsaws, a scary maze, clowns, and demented dentists and doctors. There are a number of ticket options for one or two attractions or other combinations. Prices are low for Scarecrow’s Revenge but check their website for dates and prices.

Happy Halloween Weekends - Santa Claus, IN Sorry folks but given the current virus concerns Holiday World Happy Halloween will not run this fall season.  They hope to see everyone in 2021.  The Theme Park Holiday World is decorated for Halloween with hayrides, a 3D Theater presentation, Halloween candy, pumpkins, a Mummy’s Treasure Maze, and stage shows including Graveyard Smash. During Saturday and Sunday afternoons they feature a costume dance party hosted by Kitty Claws. On Saturday nights they close at 8 pm with a Halloween themed laser light show. Since they are open Saturday’s past sundown, they also feature coaster rides in the dark. Halloween ticket prices online (in advance) are discounted. This may be one of the best Halloween party values around.

Haunted Angelus House - Indianapolis, IN A charity haunt that raises funds for Cerebral Palsy Group. Started in 2012 this is now an annual event that runs rain or shine. They are open weekends beginning in late September through October plus some other dates. Check their web page for their full schedule.  Tickets are $22.

Haunted Castle / Black Forest - Fort Wayne, IN Sorry folks but given the current virus concerns they will not open this fall.  Everyone please stay safe.   Also know as Black Forest Haunted Castle. Ticket price is $10 for Haunted Castle, $10 for Black Forest, or $16 for a combo package. Door are open at 7 pm. They are sponsored by the Saint Vincent Boy Scouts. Check their web page for complete schedule of open dates.  They have been putting on this event for 39 years.  This is an outdoor haunt winding through the woods along Beckett’s Run Creek.

Haunted Hills Hospital - Lake Station, IN Haunted Hills Hospital opens in late September.  It runs Friday through Sunday nights in October.  Haunted Hills Hospital holds the most psychotic patients that were too evil for a regular mental facility. The Medical staff used the patients to perform crazy experiments that were supposedly meant to cure them. However, no one was ever helped and the patients were driven further into madness before being left to rot and die. But now the patients are in control! Travel through the hell and terror that has taken over the grounds of Hills Hospital. Will you make it out or will you become the newest patient?

Haunted Hotel 13th Floor - Huntington, IN The Haunted Hotel has not yet (8/31) announced plans to open or not open during this virus crisis.  We started out as a Huntington Jaycees project, but are now run by JamBam LLC and a great local group of haunt enthusiasts from Huntington and the surrounding area.  We are the OLDEST haunted house in the WORLD.  The hotel has a history of death from a fire.  Damian set the fire on the 13th floor.  Did he leave alive?  What roams the hotel?

Headless Horseman Hay Ride - Fishers, IN Headless Horseman Hay Ride is part of the Conner Prairie history park.  The haunted attraction runs Thursday through Sunday nights in October.   Lots of fun loving ghouls on this ride. Save some money and order tickets online for less. Guests are invited to wear their costumes this year. Their daytime hay ride is for the entire family and runs from 10 am to 5 pm.  The Headless Horseman leaves Sleepy Hallow behind to turn Conner Prairie into “Conner Scairie.” Families can brave a haunted hayride and the eerie soothsaying in the mystic tent. With food that is so delicious, even Ichabod Crane would stop for a gooey caramel apple, this annual event is a great family tradition in central Indiana. Guests will enjoy nightly thrills that include a haunted hayride, pumpkin bowling, a Legend of Sleepy Hollow marionette show, catapulting pumpkins and scary-o-ke singing. Several new events will be offered this year, including visits from Sammy Terry, an enthralling magician, nightly showings of Disney’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” film and a carnival games midway. S’mores can be made over a fire (additional cost) and there will even be the opportunity to taste sautéed insects!

House of Trepidation - Indianapolis, IN House of Trepidation attraction opens in late September.  Kind of an overlooked haunt with lots of evil energy.  A full 20,000 square foot professional commercial haunt with all the actors, animatronics, etc.  They are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October.  The scare begins at 6:45 PM.  Three attractions priced have a combo price.  See web page for details.

Hysterium - Fort Wayne, IN An escape room adventure open every Friday and Saturday nights in late September.  A really scary attraction open weekends.

Indiana Fear Farm - Jamestown, IN Sorry folks but Indiana Fear Farm will not open this fall given virus concerns.  They hope to see everyone next fall.  Fear Farm is a great haunted attraction. Tickets start for the Haunted Hayride featuring 50 actors and a mysterious scary headless horseman. Tickets for the Slaughter Barn  feature 40 actors as you crawl and climb to escape with your life. Wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty. You can get a combo ticket for both haunts.

Indy Horror Story - Indianapolis, IN Sorry folks but this attraction will not open in 2020 due to virus concerns.  They hope everyone will stay safe and visit next fall.  The Hell House on Prospect Street is the theme.  Indy Horror Story uses elements of live theatre, escape rooms and haunted houses to create physically, emotionally and psychologically challenging experiences. This interactive show incorporates the audience into the story as characters. There is nothing quite like Indy Horror Story in the area. Using a blend of terrifying storytelling, a musical score, detailed scenes, scents, Hollywood style makeup FX, climate control, special FX and professional actors, Indy Horror Story creates a truly immersive and interactive experience. You will converse with actors, perform tasks, look for objects and solve mysteries as you crawl, climb and claw your way through the story. Come take the plunge into terror in our 109 year old home.

Indy Scream Park - Anderson, IN The screams begin the middle of September.  There are six haunted houses at the Indy Scream Park. It has a great monster midway with food, games, live entertainment, beer, drinks, and a fire pit. Returning this year is the attraction Kilgores Circus. It is open weekends in late September and every night in October plus a few November dates.  Backwoods is a half mile wooded horror trail. Bedlam 3D has 3D crazed clowns. Infected is an infected corn maze. Kuraymi is about demons in the dark. Nachtmahr has 6000 square feet of animatronics and 30 actors. Indy Scream Park is a lot of fun starting at $19.95 depending on the night you attend. Doors open at 7 pm.  Indy Scream Park has over 68000 Facebook likes.  Note you can choose their extreme haunted attraction by choosing to experience a full contact option where you can be grabbed, touch, and hooded as you wander through the park.  New this fall is zombie paintball.

Newburgh Civitan Zombie Farm - Newburgh, IN Zombie Farm returns late September.  Now helping charities for more than 46 years the Zombie Farm has a new outdoor maze and town. This is one of the most intense, creative, and visually appealing attractions in the state. Over 50 live action actors bring the scares to you.Tickets are $12. Doors open at 7 pm. They also have a non scare tour starting at 6:00 pm. Attraction runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October.

Nightmare on Edgewood - Indianapolis, IN Back again, this 42nd annual event returns for Halloween fun, now at a new permanent location. It’s on the same block as House of Trepidation, its a totally separate attraction, so you now have a one-stop shop for Halloween fun and can spend an evening of thrills at both events, without moving your car!  Enjoy the only haunt in Indy, where guests can face their own mortality in four features spanning nearly 30,000 square feet, including a few with outdoor scenes, and your ticket gets you into all of them! $25/Fast Pass is $35 (guarantees half the wait at the head of the line) – and this year, covered, indoor waiting lines! The newest attraction, a 3D audio experience called Shadows Escape, is $5 per person. Nightmare on Edgewood supports local community organizations including Haunters Against Hate.  Opens starting in late September.

Nightmare on Main Street - Kendallville, IN Nightmare begins in late September.  It runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in late September and October. Tickets on Sunday are $7 and $13 on Friday and Saturday.  The all-new “Nightmare On Main Street” in downtown Kendallville promises to leave you terrified and lying in a fetal position for days. The team has been working and building for months. It’s all for your horrible pleasure and carnal fear!  We’ve created an environment of pure terror and suspense that will surely haunt you in your dreams.

Old Courthouse Catacombs and The House of Lecter - Evansville, IN These two haunts return for their 29th year starting in late September.  Olde Courthouse Catacombs and The House of Lecter have joined forces again this year to put on Curse of the VooDoo Queen. Two locations for one low price. These are two separate nearby haunted houses. They are one block from each other. Advertised as Let’s Play you can buy a combo ticket to get into both.  They are open Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 pm to midnight or 10:00 pm on other nights.

Piney Acres Screamfarm - Fortville, IN Open weekends beginning in late September.  Open Friday and Saturday nights in October.  They have tickets as single , double or combo packages.  Indiana’s premier haunted attractions destination! Featuring 3 horrifying attractions, and up to 72 acres of terror! Experience Dr. Rex E. Zenors latest experiment in the infamous haunted loft! Get lost with us in the 6 acre haunted trail complete with hillbilly horror hysteria! Or strap yourself in, and experience the end of the world in a real live zombie apocalypse on the haunted hayride!  You will like the corn maze, hayride and zombie apocalypse.

Reaper’s Realm - Hammond, IN Reaper’s Realm has 3 haunts including Reaper’s Mansion (haunted house) and Reaper’s Woods. Get the combo price plus a carnival ride. Doors open at 7 pm. Attraction runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights starting in early October. Prices can vary depending on the night.  This haunt has been operating for over 28 years.

Scarevania - Muncie, IN Scarevania will not open in 2020 due to the current virus issue.  They hope to see everyone next fall.  An intense scare awaits adults who enter.  Scarevania has been running for over 14 years.  Besides an evil haunted house. The blood will fly as live acts perform and entertain on their Carnivale cabaret stage.

Shattered Nightmare - Terre Haute, IN This is their 11th year. Attraction opens in late September and runs every Friday and Saturday nights in October. Check web page for additional dates. This is an award winning zombie type attraction.

SoulTakers Acres - Warsaw, IN Tickets are just $15.  Be here every Friday and Saturday night in October when Indiana’s favorite haunted house returns for its’ tenth big season! Enjoy ten big nights of terror as the Soultaker once more returns to wreak his revenge on the Lake City. This years’ haunt features more twists, more turns, and more darkness than ever. Be there if you dare, when the soultaker makes his return in late September.

Streaper’s Haunted Adventure - Peru, IN Streaper’s Entertainment is a great place for laser tag, escape rooms and during Halloween for Haunted Adventure.

Terror Mansion - Brazil, IN Terror Mansion opens in early October and runs every Friday and Saturday nights in October. Terror Mansion is Clay County`s ONLY 2 story haunted attraction. The Mansion has many twists & turns, spirits and ghouls, and you never know where they will lead you next! Try to keep from being locked into the mansion, because you just may become a permanent resident. Be on the lookout for Mary, and trust no one!  Terror Mansion is a volunteer ran fundraiser that benefits Christmas in the Park. All tickets sales are used to fund the annual Christmas Light Parade, and the lighting of Forest Park in Brazil, Indiana. By purchasing tickets to this event, you are aiding in keeping a Christmas tradition alive every year.

The Asylum House - Indianapolis, IN Asylum House has a full evening of scary entertainment for you. Opens for the season in early October.  Open every Friday and Saturday nights plus lots of Thursdays and Sunday nights.  Check web page for details. The times are Friday and Saturday from 7 pm to midnight. During the week it is open 7 pm to 10 pm. Asylum House has lots of entertainment haunts named Morningwood Cemetery, Crypt of Elysium, The Shadow Realm, ScreamNhaller, AliveNpsycholand, Alien Mansion, and Lost Highway. Tour the cages and caverns with monsters, death, despair and creatures galore.

The Barn of Terror - Bloomington, IN This popular charity haunt return this fall in early October.  Barn of Terror is open every Friday and Saturday nights in October.  The attraction is open from 8 pm to 12 am.  They feature a haunted barn and zombie paintball.

The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House - Indianapolis, IN Children’s Museum has been putting on an annual haunted house since the early 60’s. Now celebrating over 56 years of haunting.  Lace up your sneakers for a visit to a truly terrifying gymnasium. The Children’s Museum Guild’s 56th Annual Haunted House will give you a courtside seat to witness all the action in this monster-filled gym. Cheer on your favorite phantom, but keep your eyes open—scary surprises lurk in the bleachers! The Haunted House offers IPL’s Lights-On Hours (for children who scare easily) and AAA’s Frightening Hours (with the lights off, for children who dare to be scared).  Because of the virus please check their web page for restrictions and tickets.

If you live near Chicago, or near the border of another state, it is worth taking a quick peek at the haunted houses of the other state in addition to the Indiana haunted houses. Check out our listings in:  Illinois,  Kentucky,  Michigan and  Ohio.

Find other fall fun things to do in Indiana in October:

Oktoberfest in Indiana Indiana Festivals Indiana Corn Mazes Indiana Ghost Tours Pumpkin Patches in Indiana

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Indianapolis , Indiana

Haunted Hayride

Admission Cost:

• General Admission: $23.95 - $38.95
• Fast Pass Admission: $12 - $18
• Hayride Only: $17.95 - $19.95

Seymour , Indiana

Outdoor Scream Park

• General Admission: $25
• Slash Pass Admission: $35
• Kids Night: $5

Lake Station , Indiana

Indoor haunted house.

• Fast Pass Admission: $35
• VIP Pass: $40
• Ultimate Scare Zone Pass: $45

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• General Admission: $15
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Hanna haunted acres.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Want a night full of fright? Look no further than Hanna Haunted Acres!

This amazing haunted Indiana haunted house park has a whopping total of six attractions for guests to walk (or run for their lives) through. Their crowning achievement is The Haunted Hayride, where guests are pulled by a tractor in a wagon. You don’t get to set your own pace, which means you can’t escape its most frightening moments. Some of the nightmarish creatures will try to take you back to the woods or follow you, so keep your eyes peeled!

Blood Barn makes you the cattle in this stellar attraction. The red barn holds grisly sights and the foul stench of leftover bodies that will make your palms sweat. You’ll have to run to make sure you’re not next on the menu!

Check out Freakshow, an amazing experience with a sinister tale. A humiliated makeup artist at the carnival was wronged, so he got his hands on chemicals, which he released into the atmosphere, turning everyone into wide-eyed laughing psychopaths. Their teeth are grotesquely enlarged, their eyes bloodshot red and yellow, and their bodies amazingly slender and disgusting. Will you be next?

In addition to these areas, you can check out Undead, Horror Fields, and their newest exhibit, Descension in this Indianapolis haunted house. Check them out if you dare!

IF YOU THINK FARMS AREN’T SCARY…THINK AGAIN!

INDIANA FEAR FARM

Jamestown, Indiana

Indiana Fear Farm has been open for 18 years, and it features the state’s favorite haunted hayride. This haunted house near me will elicit screams, tears, and tons of jumpscares!

The site’s premier attraction is their Haunted Hayride, which has been entertaining visitors from the beginning. It’s updated every year to ensure you’re on the edge of your seat over and over again! This 20-minute heart-pounding ride goes into the dark forest at KD Farm, and there’s a chance you’ll never escape… It’s packed with monsters, stunts, and even explosions! Over 50 actors will come at you from every angle, including the Headless Horseman!

This haunted house in Indiana also features their famous Haunted Barn. It contains over 40 actors who are ready to scare the pants off of you! They’ll interact with you up close and personal, and you’ll never be the same. This high action haunted barn isn’t recommended for young children or people with heart conditions. Can you handle it?

PHARAOHS, INMATES, AND SPIRITS, OH MY!

Seymour, Indiana

Fear Fair contains some of the most uniquely-themed haunted houses in Indiana. If you’re looking for scares you can’t find anywhere else, you’ve come to the right place!

Rockford Riot takes a prison theme to new heights. Rockford Correctional Facility houses some of the most demented inmates in the country. Since they have no chance of release, they’re experimented on, exploited, and treated cruelly by the guards. Sick of their fate, the prisoners riot and seize control of the prison. It’s their world now, and you’re at the mercy of their depravity…

The area called Ramses’ Wrath brings chills through Egyptian history. When he died, the body and soul of Ramses II, the greatest of Egypt’s pharaohs, were sealed away to rest. That is, until archaeologists, hungry for fame, glory, and gold, unearthed his final resting place. Now the curses placed on the tomb are coming to pass, and none who enter his sacred tomb shall be spared. Can you make it out alive?

Next is Leveau’s Curse, a New Orleans-themed haunted house. In folklore, the dead don’t ever truly die, and residents whisper about human sacrifice, disappearances, and strange screams that come from the swamp at night. Dark secrets and ancient magic are waiting for you behind every corner. Beg the spirits for protection as you enter this visceral attraction, which will change the way you think about the city forever!

Check out Ancient Evil, which brings you deep into the catacombs. The bones of sinners and saints alive line the walls, but within dwells a dark death cult! Exiles roam the chambers, feral and mindless from the cult’s torment. Why are the cultists here, and who do they pray to? You’ll have to enter to find out…

Fear Fair is the most award-winning haunted house in Indiana, and it’s been featured in USA Today ’s Ten Best Extreme Haunted Attractions . It depicts scenes of violence that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 13. Parental supervision is advised.

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Haunted Hills Hospital is one of Chicagoland’s premier haunted attractions. Enter if you dare!

This hospital holds the most psychotic patients that were too evil for a normal mental facility. Plus, they’ve been experimented on by the nefarious Truman corporation, increasing their appetite and vigor. You’ll need to face the craziest inmates and discover what secrets lie in this Indiana haunted house. Will you make it out…or will you become the newest patient? If you’re looking for even more fear, you can walk through the attraction while it’s completely pitch black with only a glow stick for light!

In addition to their haunted house IN, this scare park has introduced Mayhem Midway, a place with a spooky atmosphere and lots of fun. They offer Asylum Axe Throwing so you’re ready to take on the patients in the main house. The Chamber is a five-minute escape room that asks you to solve puzzles and figure out clues before the gas comes in and ends your life! Plus, they offer tarot card readings, a live DJ, and ghoulish photo ops, perfect for the Halloween season.

Haunted Hills Hospital has consistently been rated as Indiana’s #1 haunted house. It was listed as one of the Top 3 Haunted Attractions in America by The Scare Factor, and it was rated as one of the top 10 haunted attractions in Chicagoland by Haunted House Chicago . Enter this haunted house near me at your own risk!

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Did we miss your favorite? Email Cheryl V. Jackson at [email protected]

COVID mutations. Grocery store prices. Scary times out there.

But you want more frights.

Indiana haunts have them, with plenty of intense experiences around Indianapolis. They range from hayrides with explosives to any number of ghoulish and gory storylines.

Haunted houses near Indianapolis

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205 E. Palmer St., Indianapolis (Marilyn Rose Center)

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This is a no-touch, indoor attraction with original characters.

Admission: Early bird tickets start at $15 (through Sept. 24)

Runs: Oct. 6-30, Friday-Sunday 

Fright Manor

350 Anniston Drive, Indianapolis (Southport Little League), 317-883-7666

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Three attractions, including two haunts with movie and original characters, can be found at indoor/outdoor, no-touch setup.

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Southport Little League.

Admission: starts at $25 with discounts for several categories, including military, first responders, senior citizens and FFA members.

Runs: Sept. 29-Nov. 4

Hanna Haunted Acres

7323 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis

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Six no-touch attractions and a slew of other activities are here, including the Hanna Haunted Hayride with pyrotechnics and giant animatronics, the Undead Underworld caves, the immersive Acres Manor, a haunted corn maze, axe throwing, a virtual reality arcade and a carnival with games, characters, and backdrops for photo ops.

Admission: Starts at $27.95

Runs: Through Nov. 4

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Indiana Fear Farm

6736 S. 500 W, Jamestown, 765-366-8493

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Attractions include Slaughter Barn and a Hollywood-style haunted hayride with explosions and monsters.

Admission: Tickets start at $16 per attraction.

Runs: Through Oct. 29

Indy Scream Park

5211 S. New Columbus Road, Anderson

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Attractions include the new interactive prison-set Lockdown. There is a midway with local craft beer and wine sales, a food court, pizza food truck, fire pits, games, photo spots and a gift shop.

Admission: Starting at $23.95. General admission gets access to all haunted attractions except the popular Zombie Paintball Assault with visitors shooting at actors portraying zombies (requiring its own ticket, starting at $11.95)

Malice Manor

640 Providence Way, Clarksville, 812-924-7727

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The attraction is open every Friday and Saturday,  with hours extended until 1 a.m. in October.

Admission: Starting at $25

Runs: Through Oct. 28

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Necropolis Underground 

7130 Western Select Drive, Indianapolis

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The walk-through attractions here are all indoors and underground. The no-touch attractions include Nightmare House and Cemetery of the Damned, the Dead & Breakfast and The Bunker, an extraterrestrial-themed haunt. Plus there are midway games, axe throwing, escape rooms and other stuff.

Admission: Starting at $35

Runs: Sept. 23-Oct. 31

Nightmare on Edgewood

1959 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 317-899-9619

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This full-contact haunt has been going for more than 45 years.

The current attractions include a revamped farm-set deal, and the new slasher film-themed and rave-themed draws.

Admission: Starts at $30

Runs: Sept. 22-Nov. 4

Stillwell Manor

1704 E. 60th St., Anderson, 765-393-1645

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The 2023 season is the last at the current location.

Its two attractions include the namesake haunted house with a storyline that starts with a Union general returning from the Civil War to find his family slain by Rebel soldiers and tragedy befalling subsequent occupants.

Admission: Tickets start at $25

Runs: Sept. 23-Nov. 5

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Superior Haunted Trails

4207 Superior Road, Indianapolis, 317-746-2730

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The full immersive 25-minute Unhallowed Darkness trail is in an all-natural wooded area. Visitors have the option to buy a $7 tag to let the actors know they can be touched. 

Admission: Starts at $25

Runs: Oct. 6-29. Open Fridays, Saturdays and the last four Sundays in October

The Thirteenth Hour

915 S. Shortridge Road, Indianapolis

thirteenthhourindy.com

The no-touch indoor and outdoor haunted experience is located on 25 acres and consists of four separate haunts that are all chapters of the same story. 

Admission: General admission starts at $28.99

Runs: Through Nov. 2.  Friday-Sunday through Oct. 29, then Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at [email protected] or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter:  @cherylvjackson .

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The Top 5 Most Haunted Cities In The US

Posted: October 16, 2023 | Last updated: October 16, 2023

If you're a fan of the eerie and mysterious, there's no better time to hit the road and explore some of the most haunted places in the United States. Vivint has delved into the supernatural and identified the spookiest cities in the country based on factors such as the number of haunted houses and ghost sightings. Here are the top five destinations to add to your Halloween travel itinerary:

5. San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas, is number five on the list, boasting 57 haunted houses, an average of 16 ghost sightings, and a staggering 66 spiritual shops. This city is a haven for those seeking the supernatural, with its rich history and abundance of paranormal activity making it a must-visit for ghost hunters.

4. Los Angeles, California

Heading to the West Coast, we find Los Angeles, California, taking the fourth spot. With 61 haunted houses, 38 spiritual shops, and a surprising 70 funeral services per 100,000 residents, this city proves that not all the spirits are in the Old World. You might just run into a celebrity ghost while exploring the haunted corners of LA.

3. Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas, is known for its quirky charm and unique atmosphere. However, while it may have an average of only one ghost sighting, it has 60 eerie spiritual shops and 40 locations for supernatural readings per 100,000 residents. Don't let the low ghost sightings count fool you; Austin has its own brand of the supernatural waiting to be uncovered.

2. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is both historic and famous for its 18 haunted locations, where the spirits of Civil War soldiers are said to roam. These restless souls are unable to accept their fate from the Civil War.

1. Estes Park, Colorado

Topping the list as the spookiest city in America is Estes Park, Colorado. This mountain town boasts an average of 50 ghost sightings and is home to the Stanley Hotel, a place that has intrigued and terrified visitors for generations. Whether you're an experienced ghost hunter or a curious traveler, Estes Park offers an otherworldly experience like no other.

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USA Today named this central Pa. attraction one of the best haunted houses in the nation

• Updated: Oct. 10, 2023, 5:56 p.m. |
• Published: Oct. 10, 2023, 4:01 p.m.

Field of Screams was one of the highest-ranked "haunted houses" in a voter poll, according to USA Today. Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive

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The votes are in, and the results are clear: Pennsylvania haunted houses have dominated the list of 10 best scary destinations in the nation.

A new list from USA Today has ranked the “10 best haunted houses in the US,” as selected by voters in a USA Today poll. And three of those 10 are located in the Keystone State. Florida, with two entries, was the only other state to earn more than one spot on the top 10.

And when it comes to where those entries ranked, Pennsylvania has even more reason to be proud of our brand of spooky destinations.

The Halloween Nights attraction at Philadelphia’s famously unnerving Eastern State Penitentiary took the 10th spot, with the USA Today story noting that “the crumbling ruins stand empty, but they return to life during Halloween Nights. Come each spooky season, visitors who dare can test their bravery in five haunted houses, learn about the prison’s past on historic tours, and drink their fears away in themed bars and lounges.”

Then, in ninth place, came the Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride of Glen Mills.

“Located just outside Philadelphia on Arasapha Farm, the Bates Motel offers an incredible experience of terror and mayhem,” the USA Today story reads, adding that the “new level of horror” offered by the motel is paired with “detailed Hollywood-style sets and props” on the haunted hayride.

But a nearby haunted attraction was way up near the top, grabbing the second place spot. And that is none other than Mountville’s own Field of Screams.

“At Field of Screams in Mountville, Pennsylvania, visitors can choose from four terrifying experiences: the Haunted Hayride, two haunted houses (Den of Darkness and Frightmare Asylum), and the Nocturnal Wasteland, a fear-filled forest,” reads the story. “If you think your heart can take it, you can try to conquer all four during your visit.”

We at the PennLive office know all too well how creepy Field of Screams can be, as some of their characters usually make their way here once fall rolls around . For more info on Field of Screams, including info on hours and prices, you can check out this story for details:

• Field of Screams is open: What’s new this year, and what to know before you go

And to read the full list of USA’s top 10 best haunted houses, click here .

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A Shaken Israel Is Forced Back to Its Eternal Dilemma

The attack by Hamas forces Israel once again to confront the conflict that has haunted it since the creation of the modern state.

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The most sweeping invasion of Israeli territory in decades, conducted by a Hamas force that had been widely seen as a ragtag collection of militants, has delivered a psychological shock to Israel so great that its very foundations are being questioned: its army, its intelligence services, its government and its capacity to control the millions of Palestinians in its midst.

The war that began with a Hamas assault that has taken as many as 700 Israeli lives is not an existential struggle for the survival of the Israeli state itself, as were the 1948 war triggered by Israel’s foundation or the 1973 Yom Kippur War. But 75 years, and a half-century, respectively, from those conflicts, the sight of villages once again overrun, hostages seized and desperate civilians being killed by Palestinian militants has awakened a kind of primal dread.

“Israelis are shaken to the core,” said Yuval Shany, a professor of international law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. “There is outrage at Hamas, but also at the political and military leadership that allowed this to happen. You would expect a state this strong to prevent such things, yet 75 years from Israel’s creation the government has failed in its principal responsibility: the protection of the lives of its citizens.”

As with the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, disbelief has mingled with anger at a colossal intelligence failure.

In 1973, the assumption was that after Israel’s lightning victory in the 1967 Six-Day War, Syria and Egypt were spent forces. Today, the belief had grown that Hamas was uninterested in large-scale violence and that it could even be a useful vehicle for weakening the more moderate Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, thus burying talk of a Palestinian state.

“The fact that we were allowing the most extreme Palestinian elements to grow stronger was overlooked, and Israel was revealed as totally unprepared, strategically and operationally,” said Shlomo Avineri, a political scientist in Jerusalem.

A page has been turned, whatever the outcome of the war that has just begun. Israel has not, after all, moved beyond the conflict that has haunted it since the creation of the modern state in 1948: the claims of two peoples, Jewish and Palestinian, to the same narrow strip of land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.

Its wealth, vibrant start-up culture and increasing acceptance in the Middle East could not forever mask a fundamental Israeli instability. Now the shock to its self-image is so great that, after the initial rallying to the flag, Israel could be projected into a period of profound social and political turbulence.

Certainly, heady talk of a transformative normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, brokered by the Biden administration, seems optimistic as a result of the Hamas attack.

This blow to Israel comes at a time of deep internal unease. Dismay that the Israel Defense Forces, the revered institution at the core of the nation’s security, could allow such a multipronged Palestinian assault to happen — and then appear slow to react — has been compounded by a widespread sense that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was fatally distracted.

Its focus on a fiercely contested judicial overhaul that would weaken the independence of the judiciary, and so compromise democratic checks and balances, appeared to leave the situation in Gaza as a low priority.

Such were the Israeli protests against the government program that the military had to deal with more than 10,000 reservists threatening to refuse service, a major distraction. There have been no such threats since the Hamas attack. Distracting, too, were the wild settler projects in the West Bank backed by hard-right government ministers.

“The government was fixated with a plan that had nothing to do with national security,” Mr. Shany said. “There is a clear link between that and the dismal Israeli performance. It does not look good for Mr. Netanyahu.”

The Yom Kippur war, an equally profound psychological shock for Israel, did not immediately turn national politics on its head. But within four years, in 1977, the Labor government that had run Israel since its foundation was defeated, a right-wing Likud government took power with a landslide victory, and Labor has scarcely recovered in the almost five decades since.

Certainly, Mr. Netanyahu’s right-wing government appears to be in a deep hole, facing agonizing decisions over how sweeping the Israeli retaliation in Gaza should be. Gaza, controlled by Hamas, which the United States identifies as a terrorist organization, has long seethed in an overcrowded state of poverty and resentment, under a 16-year Israeli blockade.

For many years the assumption had grown within Israel that the Palestinian question had become a nonissue and that a policy of tactical procrastination, as Israeli settlements in the West Bank grew ever larger, would ensure that no Palestinian state ever came into being.

The conflict became “the situation,” a bland term expressing a combustible status quo. Mr. Netanyahu emerged as the champion of a kick-the-can-down-the-road approach that left the two-state idea on life support. Israel normalized relations with several smaller Arab states. The Palestinian issue all but disappeared from the global agenda. There was talk of a new Middle East.

All this, however, could not hide the elephant in the room: the growing Palestinian fury at humiliation and marginalization that had already led to a spike in West Bank violence this year.

The status quo was never really that. It incubated bloodshed by institutionalizing the steady advance of Israeli control over the more than 2.6 million Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Israel’s stranglehold on encircled Gaza, where another estimated 2.1 million Palestinians live.

“If there is one lesson of this,” said Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer living in Haifa, “it is not that this was a security failure. It was a failure on the part of the world to address the conflict. Every day is violent. We wake up to violence. We go to bed to violence against Palestinians.”

The Palestinian Israelis, often referred to as Israeli Arabs, who make up more than 20 percent of the Israeli population, were astonished at what had happened and worried about the future, she said, but there was also “a sense of pride that the people most besieged managed to break through,” mixed with discomfort and unease at Hamas’s brutality against civilians.

“We are torn,” said Reem Younis, a Palestinian entrepreneur with a high-tech neuroscience business in Nazareth. “And now we don’t know what to expect and are frightened.”

In a recorded message, Muhammad Deif, the leader of Hamas’s military wing, described the objective of the “operation” as ensuring that “the enemy will understand that the time of their rampaging without accountability has ended.” The statement was clearly intended to rouse Palestinians from their acquiescence to powerlessness in Gaza and the West Bank.

But the cost for both sides could be very high. The operation showed the world that, as Mr. Avineri put it, “Every Israeli Jew is, for Hamas, a legitimate target for killing.” That will not help the broader Palestinian cause with Western governments.

Mr. Netanyahu has promised a “long and difficult war” now entering an “offensive phase, which will continue with neither limitations nor respite until the objectives are achieved.” Already more than 400 Palestinians have been killed.

The temptation is clearly strong for an overwhelming Israeli offensive to make sure Hamas is never again able to mount such an operation. A model could be the massive 2006 offensive in southern Lebanon; since then the border has been relatively quiet, although Hezbollah fired artillery shells Sunday on three Israeli posts in the contested Shebaa Farms area.

But in Gaza, the presence of perhaps dozens of Israeli hostages seized by Hamas is a deeply complicating factor. Israel does not abandon its own. Executions of hostages in response to an Israeli assault would become an explosive domestic political issue. After what looks like a serious blunder, Mr. Netanyahu faces one of his most delicate challenges.

“Issues of international law are certain to arise, around proportionality and collateral damage,” Mr. Shany said about the looming Israeli offensive, referring to legal restraints on the use of military force. “But the political interest in restraint is very limited. This will be a serious test for Israel.”

The longer-term test has been clear for some time. It was summed up years ago by Danny Yatom, the director of Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency, between 1996 and 1998. A single Israeli state between the sea and Jordan, encompassing the West Bank “will deteriorate into either an apartheid state or a non-Jewish state,” Mr. Yatom said. “If we continue to rule the territories, I see that as an existential danger.”

Mr. Netanyahu never wanted to listen to such warnings or engage in serious talks for a two-state peace. The consequences of that policy could not forever be waved away in talk of a shiny new Middle East.

Roger Cohen is the Paris bureau chief. He has worked for The Times for 33 years and has served as a foreign correspondent, foreign editor and an Opinion columnist. In 2023, he won a Pulitzer Prize and George Polk Award as part of Times teams covering the war in Ukraine. More about Roger Cohen

Our Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War

Netanyahu’s All-Out War: In his 15 years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted major military entanglements. That is now changing .

Evacuation of Gaza: As Israel prepared to invade the Gaza Strip , it told 1.1 million people in the northern part of the territory to head south for their own safety . But with strikes later intensifying in southern cities, few safe options remain .

Spreading Terror:  Since attacking Israel, Hamas has deployed a new war tactic: seizing the social media accounts  of kidnapped Israelis  and using them to issue death threats and calls for violence.

Hezbollah: Could the Lebanese Shiite group launch its own military campaign against Israel in response  to the country’s expected offensive against Hamas?

The Conflict’s Global Reach

 Biden’s Trip to Israel: The president visited Israel  at a volatile moment in war  looking to ease tensions and avoid a broader conflict.

Fury in the Middle East: Biden’s staunch support for Israel has stoked accusations of American hypocrisy by Arab critics,  as grief and fury toward Israel mount in the region.

International Arms Sales: Israel’s conflict with Hamas, is contributing to a boom for weapons makers  and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.

Turning to a Longtime Mediator:  The United States is joining forces with Qatar , a tiny nation with extensive ties to militant groups, in a diplomatic effort to save hostages held by Hamas.