A list of haunted houses, trails and hayrides in (and near) Cincinnati

Luann Gibbs and Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer
Updated ·5 min read

Did you know that you can pay extra to get buried alive at a local haunted trail? Well, you do now. According to the Terror Town website, if you pony up for the red bracelet, "We may bury you alive, put you in the town stockade so that the mayor can make an example of you, or throw a burlap sack over your head and take you to meet your end on the trail."

So, yeah, we'll start with that one on our list of haunted houses, trails and hayrides in the Cincinnati area. Uhh, be careful out there, kids.

Terror Town, Williamsburg (Sept. 1-Nov. 4)

Old West town with haunted trail immersive experience tailored to the intensity level you want. No bracelet offers realistic fright experience, gold bracelet option gives you all the gore, but no touching by actors, and red bracelet includes physical touch.

New this year is a Blue Skull experience (11 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 12) that plunges you into a world of terror where you are the sole focus of haunt. Blue Skull is ages 18-up only, other frights are 16-up. DJ on Fridays, live bands on Saturday.

  • Details: 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. $15-up. $150 season pass, Blue Skull $75-$180. Allhallowsevellc.com.

At Terror Town, a person is found guilty and dragged through the mud.
At Terror Town, a person is found guilty and dragged through the mud.

Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park, Middletown (Sept. 8-Oct. 28)

Experiences include Phobia, Temple of Terror, Killer Klowns, Haunted Trail, Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate and Dysphoria. Theme weekends, live music on Saturdays.

  • Details: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. $20 one attraction, $50 general, $75 fast pass. Landofillusion.com.

Dent Schoolhouse, Dent (Sept. 15-Oct. 31)

Experience the legend of the murderous janitor that made this school a haunted icon. All tickets include Monster Midway, Cincinnati Haunted House Museum and the Jack O' Lantern Showcase.

  • Details: 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunday, 5963 Harrison Ave., Dent. Opens Thursdays during October. dentschoolhouse.com.

There's a whole lot of "nope" to be seen at area haunted houses.
There's a whole lot of "nope" to be seen at area haunted houses.

Brimstone Haunt, Harveysburg (Sept. 15-Oct. 28)

Attractions include Haunted Hayride, Forgotten Forest, Psychosis, Zombie Midway.

  • Details: 7 p.m., Renaissance Festival Grounds, 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg. Parking is $3 cash at the door. $52 combo fast pass, $32 combo. Individual attractions: $20 hayride, $18 forest, $11 psychosis. Brimstonehaunt.com.

Climb aboard the USS Nightmare this Halloween season.
Climb aboard the USS Nightmare this Halloween season.

USS Nightmare, Newport (Sept. 15-Oct. 28)

Two decks of pure horror. Think you can make it through without jumping ship?

  • Details: 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Thursday, 100 Riverboat Row, Newport. $25-up. ussnightmare.com.

Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride, Petersburg (Sept. 15-Oct. 28)

Haunted hayride and barn. This fright fest is not handicap accessible.

  • Details: 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 4172 Bellview Road, Petersburg. Cash only. $30 combo, $20 haunted hayride only, $15 haunted barn only. 859-322-0516, 859-250-9790; sandylandacres.com.

Halloween Haunt, Mason (Sept. 22-Oct. 28)

Park is transformed into immersive haunt featuring scare mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and more. Some rides open. Not recommended for anyone under age 13.

  • Details: 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Visitkingsisland.com.

Nightmare Manor, Middletown (Sept. 22-Oct. 28)

This sinister manor pushes the boundaries of fear, from phobias to chilling scenes around every corner.

  • Details: Friday-Saturday: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. (Sept.), 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (Oct.), 1601 S. University Blvd., Middletown. nightmaremanorhaunt.com.

Haunted Hollow Ride, Wilmington (Sept. 23-Oct. 28)

Four attractions: Haunted Bus Ride, Slaughter Hotel, Eville Asylum and the Field of Terrors.

  • Details: 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 1261 W. Dalton Road, Wilmington. $60 VIP, $40 general, $25 Haunted Hollow Ride only. Free ages 5-under. wilmingtonhauntedhollowride.com.

Mount Healthy Haunted Hall, Mount Healthy (Sept. 29-Oct. 28)

Old school haunted house featuring classic monsters.

  • Details: 8-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, 7700 Seward Ave., Mount Healthy. Cash only. $18 fast pass, $12 general. $2 discount with canned good donation. On Sunday get $6 off your ticket with donation of two cans of soup. hauntedhallinfo.com.

Underworld Fright, Williamstown (Sept. 29-Oct. 31)

Enter a portal to the nether of nightmares, a 25-room maze inside the Underworld.

  • Details: 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Sunday and Thursday, 1103 N. Main St., Williamstown.$15 cash only. underworldfright.com.

Twisted Trails and Muck Manor, Wilmington (Sept. 29-Oct. 28)

Explore harrowing hallways of Muck Manor and encounter creatures as you wend your way through the tangled paths of the trail experiences.

  • Details: dusk Friday-Saturday, Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park, 5719 W. State Route 73, Wilmington. $33 fast pass, $23 general. gokirkwood.com.

The Séance Parlor (Oct. 6-Oct. 28)

This mobile haunted attraction is an immersive experience in the home of a 19th century medium who leads guests through a bone-chilling séance. Brought to you by All Hallow's Eve, the team behind Terror Town.

  • Details: 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, Fowling Warehouse, 2940 Highland Ave., Oakley. $15. allhallowsevellc.com.

Lights out/extreme nights at Cincinnati haunted attractions

Dent Schoolhouse Lights Out Show (Nov. 3-4)

Experience the schoolhouse with all the lights out. All you will have is a glow stick to make your way through. Choose Touch Pass if you'd like the added scare of having monsters touch you. All tickets include Monster Midway, Cincinnati Haunted House Museum, and the Jack O' Lantern Showcase.

Brimstone Haunt Lights Out (Nov. 4)

Attractions include Haunted Hayride, Forgotten Forest, Psychosis, Zombie Midway.

  • Details: 7 p.m., Renaissance Festival Grounds, 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg. Parking is $3 cash at the door. $52 combo fast pass, $32 combo. Individual attractions: $20 hayride, $18 forest, $11 psychosis. Brimstonehaunt.com.

USS Nightmare Captain's Extreme Tour (Nov. 3-4)

Two decks of pure horror, where you will face the most intense frights and your biggest fears.

  • Details: 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 100 Riverboat Row, Newport. $70 front of line, $50 fast pass, $30 general. ussnightmare.com.

Underworld Fright Lights Out (Nov. 3-4)

Enter a portal to the nether of nightmares, a 25-room maze inside the Underworld.

  • Details: 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 1103 N. Main St., Williamstown. $15, cash only. underworldfright.com.

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