Haunted houses abound around Atlanta
Atlanta and its surrounding communities are bringing the thrills and scares this Halloween. Whether you’re looking to stay ITP, or you’re willing to drive a little, there’s no shortage of haunted house experiences available for those brave enough to venture forth. So round up your friends and family and prepare for the spookiest spooky season yet!
Netherworld Haunted House
This experience is actually made up of two haunted houses: The Winters Estate, based on a tale about the Winters’ family estate, and Maze of Madness where madmen and monsters make for a thrillingly unique experience nightly. After you haunted house tour, find games, sideshows, shops and photo ops on the Midway of Mayhem.
Location: Acworth - 5389 N Main St, Acworth; Website: folklorehauntedhouse.com; Dates: Oct. 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, Oct. 31-Nov. 2; Times: Times vary - see website; Admission: $25-$33
Haunted Depot
It’s worth the trip north to Ringgold see this historic train depot transformed into a frightful attraction for three weekends in October. Make your way through this landmark-turned-thrill-factory and encounter scares for all ages. Afterward, take in the ghost tour and hayride.
Location: Ringgold - 155 Depot St., Ringgold; Website: nothinlikeringgold.com; Dates: Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26; Times: 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; Admission: $15-$40
Terror Mills Haunted House
Restless spirits haunt the eerie corridors of an abandoned school-themed haunted house. You’ll find lots of thrills and scary surprises as you navigate the twists and turns of this spooky “educational” setting.
Location: Jackson - 820 N. Mulberry St., Jackson; Website: terrormills.com; Dates: Oct. 11-12, 17-20, 24-26, 31; Times: Times vary - check website; Admission: $25
Four Scythes Haunted Attraction
As the dead rise, it’s visitors’ responsibility to find them before terror is unleashed. This nonprofit haunted house is located in the heart of Cumming and has helped with lots of local charitable endeavors. Afterward, during the last two weekends of October, visit the Clown Maze and dodge chaos and clowns.
Location: Cumming Fairgrounds; Website: fourscytheshaunt.com; Dates: Oct. 11-13, 18-19, 25-26; Times: Times vary - check website; Admission: $17-$65
The Undergrounded Thriller Escape
Escape the groundskeeper and collect eight skulls to make your way off this haunted island, dodging zombies along the way. This outdoor thriller escape experience is designed to challenge you and scare you at the same time. Participants must be at least 10 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Captivating special effects and explosions alongside live-action characters mark this end-of-days presentation based on biblical prophecy. Book a time slot to travel an outdoor path along nine encounters based on the book of Revelation, and prepare for scary thrills along the way!
Location: Dawsonville - 329 Harmony Church Road, Dawsonville; Website: hellsgates.com; Dates: Oct. 18-20, 25-27, Nov. 1-3; Times: Admission: $18-$20
Atlanta Ghost Tours
This ghost tour of the Midtown district will put you in the know about hauntings spanning many years in this area. Hear all about unexplained horrors at the scenes of from knowledgeable guides past happenings as you walk the streets of Atlanta.
Location: Midtown - 814 Juniper St NE #3, Atlanta; Website: atlantaghosts.com; Dates: most nights throughout the year; Times: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Admission: free-$26
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