Summer is finally over, and spooky season is upon us.
Are you ready?
Haunted houses in Ohio have been a staple for decades. Whether you prefer haunted hayrides or multiple floors of terror, Ohio is a great place to enjoy the thrills and frights of the season.
It’s tough to say why Halloween is the preferred holiday of so many. Perhaps it’s the ability to shift and morph into characters that you’d never dream of being in your regular life. Or maybe it’s as simple as people just like scaring other people – or being scared themselves.
But where are the best haunted houses in Ohio?
Keep scrolling to check out our list, and be sure to let us know your favorite scary places down in the comments!
1. Hauntville
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Hauntville is a multi-attraction haunted house located just outside of Cleveland. It features five different themed attractions, including CellBlock 13 and The Unknown. Each attraction is designed to immerse visitors in a terrifying experience. To visit their website CLICK HERE.
2. Hauntville on YouTube
3. Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride
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Fear Forest is an outdoor haunted attraction that takes visitors on a terrifying hayride through the dark woods. After the hayride, guests can brave two additional haunted attractions: Insane-A-Tarium and The Wicked Clowns in 4D. To visit their website CLICK HERE.
4. Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride on the news
5. Fortress Of Fear Screampark
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Located about an hour from Cleveland, Fortress of Fear ScreamPark offers four different haunted attractions in one location. From the abandoned Forsaken Funeral Home to the twisted Nightmare Penitentiary, this park has something to scare everyone. To visit their website CLICK HERE.
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7. Carnival Of Horrors at Blossom Music Center
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Located just outside of Cleveland at the iconic Blossom Music Center, Carnival of Horrors offers four different haunted houses in one location. With themes like The Fun House and The Asylum, this attraction is sure to give visitors a good scare. To visit their website CLICK HERE.
8. Couple’s First Visit To Carnival Of Horrors at Blossom Music Center
9. Bloodview Haunted House
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Located just south of Cleveland, Bloodview Haunted House is one of Ohio’s longest-running haunted houses. This outdoor attraction takes visitors on a journey through the twisted minds of its resident monsters, with plenty of scares and surprises along the way. To visit their website CLICK HERE.Â
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11. Spooky Ranch at Rockin-R-Ranch
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Spooky Ranch at Rockin’-R-Ranch boasts five different haunted attractions on over six acres of land. From the classic Haunted Hayride to the intense Crazy Clowns in 3D experience, this ranch has been terrifying visitors for over two decades. To visit their website CLICK HERE.
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13. Haunted Hydro Dark Attraction Park
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Located about an hour and a half from Cleveland, Haunted Hydro Dark Attraction Park features two different indoor haunted attractions: The Haunted Hydro and The Dark Abyss. This park also offers special events throughout the Halloween season, including Zombie Laser Tag and Blackout Nights. To visit their website CLICK HERE.Â
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15. Factory Of Terror
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Voted the #1 haunted house in Ohio by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Factory of Terror is a massive indoor haunt spanning over three football fields. With Hollywood-quality sets and special effects, this attraction will leave you screaming for more. To visit their website CLICK HERE.Â
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17. Akron Haunted Schoolhouse And Laboratory
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According to their website, Akron Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory “is the longest-running haunt in Ohio and has some of the most detailed sets you will ever see!” To visit their website CLICK HERE.
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19. Escape From Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory
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Escape From Blood Prison takes place inside the infamous Ohio State Reformatory where prisoners have risen from the dead to terrorize visitors. This unique attraction offers both a haunted house experience and an escape room challenge. To visit their website CLICK HERE.Â
