The countdown to Halloween is on and if you love the holiday just as much as we do, then you’re probably looking for the best haunted attractions to get your scare on. There’s nothing quite as thrilling (and chilling) than walking through a dark maze and coming face-to-face with gory characters you have to keep reminding yourself are not actually real.
If you’re ready to let out some screams, Miami and its surrounding areas have some terrifying adventures for you to choose from, but beware because the following is not for the faint-hearted! Here are the best haunted houses in the city and beyond:
1. House of Horror
This freakish haunted carnival at Miami International Mall has been scaring the living daylights out of Miamians for more than 20 years and this time around, they’ve got even more thrills and chills in store. Make your way through four nightmarish houses, such as Dark Origins: Birth of a Nightmare, Hallowed Hauntings, The Curse of Mine 49: Diablo’s Reach and Toxic Apocalypse, an immersive zombie paintball adventure. You can also expect tons of rides and tasty carnival treats.
When: September 26 – October 31
Where: 1625 NW 107th Ave, Doral, FL 33172
2. The Horrorland
The Horrorland Scream Park is a Jungle Island takeover where you can enjoy the adrenaline rush of walking inside not one, but five haunted houses! Highlights include “Insanity Invasion Creatures from Beyond,” an alien apocalypse experience, “Step into Holly Jolly Horror,” a dark twist on holiday cheer, and much more! To add to the spine-tingling thrills, there’s bloody carnival games and seven eerie scare zones with actors waiting to scare you at every corner.
When: September 13 – October 31
Where: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
3. Nightmare in the Redland
When you think of the Berry Farm, the perfect pumpkin decor, a blooming sunflowers and fun hayrides come to mind. Never bloodshed or evil. Well, this October you can see for yourself what’s truly hiding in the corn fields with this nightmarish experience! Brave souls will be challenged to survive corn maze madness that will leave them confronting twisted terror at every corner. This experience is recommended for ages 13 and up.
When: October 5 – October 31
Where: 13720 SW 216th St, Miami, FL 33170
4. Nightmare Village
Prepare to encounter creepy strangers, killer clowns, zombies and other eerie delights at Xtreme Action Park’s Nightmare Village — just don’t say we didn’t warn you! You’ll walk through two new haunted houses at this indoor park: Ravenswood State Prison: Contamination and Poison Creek Blood Harvest.
When: October 4 – November 2
Where: 5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
5. Museum of Horror – Monster Mayhem
Once Halloween rolls around, Lincoln Road’s Museum of Illusions gets a scary makeover. Known as Museum of Horror, the optical illusion playground becomes haunted by terrifying creatures of the night awaiting your arrival. In this year’s special Monster Mayhem edition, you’ll walk through an immersive haunted exhibit where every shadow hides a shocking twist!
When: October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
Where: 536 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
6. Fright Nights
Bone-chilling haunted houses, creepy characters and a carnival await at Palm Beach’s Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds. This year’s edition features four houses that will send shivers down the spines of anyone who enters, from the spirit-filled Halloween nights in “Autumn of Terror” to the resurrection of a bloodthirsty cult in “The Ritual.”
When: October 4 – October 26
Where: 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
7. The Haunt
This haunted attraction in Davie, deemed South Florida’s largest, is found deep in the forest, which is a totally not-at-all scary thing to do of course. You’ll have to choose between four different trails, from “Camp Carnage: Lights Out” to “La Bruja’s Graveyard: Reanimated,” all of which are filled with vile creatures looking to keep you as their own. There’s also live entertainment every night, including live bands, DJs and performers.
When: October 11 – November 2
Where: 3900 SW 100th Ave, Davie, FL 33328