OHIO
Ohio offers a variety of haunted houses to visit.  The fear starts here at Fear Forest.  Fear Forest has 4 attractions to mesmerize you all night.  Haunted Cave at Lewisburg is one of the few caves that are haunted.  Hauntville offers Wicked Clowns in 4-D, Cellblock 13 and Pyscho Manor all in one location.  As seen on Travel Channel, Lake Eerie Fearfest at Ghostly Manor has 5 exceptional haunted houses in one.  Join in the interactive Zombie Sniper Patrol at Land of Illusion.  Do you like the sound of a chainsaw? Then visit Scream Acres Haunted Attractions and play in the cornfields with the monsters of the dark.  Spooky Ranch has over 20 years of experience in haunted houses. The Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride offers 4 attractions: The RideTerror in the CornSlaughter Hotel and Nightmare Penitentiary.

 

Ohio, the "Buckeye" state, was home to many peaceful Native Americans before the settlers forged west and the history of Ohio became bloody and brutal. The violent frontier in Ohio, pioneers and soldiers continued to encroach on natives lives and forced them from their homes on the east coast to Ohio. Unfortunately, this created a more violent and brutal way of life. From the pioneers to the soldiers, the disrespect of the natives and the brutal way they were disposed of created an anger that would fuel the souls of the Native American tribesman forever. The most brutal massacre in Ohio's history is the Gnadenhutten Massacre. The very peaceful, unarmed, Delaware Christian Indians were murdered, bodies piled inside their mission buildings. Men, women, and children were murdered and the soldiers burned their remains along with burning the entire village. These Natives were pacifists and posed no threat to anyone. The massacre became a main source of revenge from the other Native American Indian tribes for almost 30 years. Ohio, a Union State during the Civil War, sent over 320,000 men that were 60% of the men in the state. Only two minor battles occurred with-in the state boundaries, but the soldiers fought in all the major bloody and horrific battles during the war. Casualties were gruesome, horrific, and the stench of death burned into their psyche, the evilness of war is something you never forget. Those whom were fortunate to return suffered: infection, dismemberment, disease, or the psychological damage. The Civil War produced industrialization and manufacturing in Ohio. Cleveland became a ship building gold mine. Garment industries flourished. The increased wealth brought greed and money ruled society. With industrialization came the common deaths on the floors of the manufacturing plants which occurred often. There were no safety devices on machinery. Many men, women, and children were at risk. Once injured, you may have never returned. Many co-workers did not know if you lived or died. Cincinnati also played an important role during the Civil War because it was a port city where supplies were transported by ship. Cincinnati was across the river from the "slave state" of Kentucky and Ohio was a “free state”. The Underground Railroad route and all the brutality that came with trying to escape slavery came to Cincinnati, Ohio. From the massacred Native Americans, to the thousands of damaged soldiers, the Black slaves who attempted escape from their captors, Ohio contains the revengeful souls of the men, women, and children who become enslaved in purgatory of the most violent and industrious time in Ohio's history. From the gruesome and violent battles, brutal wars, to the industrialization of our state, Ohio has seen its share and now paying the price. Our state rich in the evils of history is now one of the area’s best in the haunt world. Ohio is pivotal in the vortex of evils and of the ancient history of our country. Ohio contains the spirits of many whose deaths left angry spirits behind who seek revenge. Ohio has a multitude of the scariest haunted houses, paranormal activity, haunted mazes, haunted hayrides, ghost tours, paranormal activity, manors, attractions, ranches, caves, schoolhouses, trails, mines, forests, towns, and more. Ohio is a portal to the depths of the haunt world. Demons and messengers of the under-lord return to experiment and do research in their dungeons and chambers in the chill of the fall under the spells of pure wickedness. Ohio is home to many haunted attractions that are well known in the haunt world. The haunted houses are well worth the trip. These attractions have been seen on the Weather Channel, the Travel Channel, and americasbesthaunts.Com, and many of the local Cincinnati and Columbus television, radio stations, magazines, and newspapers. Visit this haunted world of twisted and deranged: haunted houses, forests, trails, farms, mazes, hotels, asylums, penitentiaries, castles, indoor and outdoor attractions. Ohio State is at the top of the haunt world and considered the area’s best haunted attractions. Find the most innovative animatronics, scary monsters, creepy zombies, demented demons, creatures from the depths of the underworld, cutting edge technology and have your nightmares brought to life right here in Ohio.

 

 

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the few year round haunted attractions. Ghostly Manor is a cutting edge, technologically advanced haunted mansion with a mix of the tormented souls of ghosts from the depths of the underworld lurking around every corner, bringing your deepest fears to life. Your Ghostly Manor experience is enhanced with the most incredible animatronics and repulsive seasoned actors which create an exceptional experience and endless plethora of sight and sound which will push you to the edge. The gruesome souls shriek for their very souls are tortured being enslaved in purgatory for all eternity. Are you foolish enough to bear the agonizing halls of this disturbing haunted house? Survivors who make it out of our cursed Ghostly Manor can celebrate by riding Ohio's first and only XD 4D Motion Theater. The XD 4D Motion Theater simulates an authentic ride through a Haunted Mine; The Underground Mine Ride Experience roller coaster is amongst nature’s fury of lightening and wind. Desire more? XD 4D Motion Theater also has additional XD 4D thrills for you. Check out: Canyon Coaster 3D, Cosmic Coaster, Aqua Ride, or the new Snow Ride! Open Year round for your thrilling experience, equal to no other, and here in Sandusky, Ohio. Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is ranked as one of the top ten year round haunted attractions by DAFE.Org, Rand McNally's Top Ten Haunted Houses for Halloween, one of America's Best Haunts, and visited by Travel Channel's "Best Place I've Ever Been". Need even more check out the all new Wizard's Journey-3D Blacklight interactive Haunted Mini Golf. Mini Golf with a twist! 

 

WILMINGTON HAUNTED HOLLOW RIDE- located in Wilmington, Ohio. Every fall, the Clinton county fields come alive with screams of horror.  Your trip of terror through the “Hollow' begins as you board one of our roofless runaway school buses for the scariest Ride of your life through the Wilmington Haunted Hollow.  As our signature "Fire-Breathing Semi's" follow in close pursuit, you'll bound through a forest filled with monsters, madness and mayhem.
 
If you survive the ride, check into the once glamorous  Slaughter Hotel. The strange underground hotel is now abandoned and in a state of disrepair. The late Samuel Slaughter becoming an insane recluse took to hiding in the dark corners of his beloved hotel always searching a for future bride.. The elevator being the only way down to the secret floor has been out of service since the big electrical storm when Slaughter was found dead, with a recently deceased woman holding a key to room #1313. The elusive “key” dropped down the elevator shaft by bumbling investigators was never found. Where is the key? Where is room #1313? Is it a honeymoon suite or an experimental lab? What will you find & how will you check out Slaughter Hotel? Remember, “Underground...NO ONE...CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM!”
             
Ready for more? Nightmare Penitentiary is a prison for the criminally insane.  Once inside this Nightmare you will find out exactly what happens when these now mentally disturbed and deranged inmates, haunted by the many souls of the undead that had been left there to die, are kept isolated and imprisoned for way too long & terror erupts.  The escaped prisoners are on the loose, and even if you make it out of the Penitentiary alive, your nightmare continues as you make your escape into Terror in the Corn...   Shhhh..... What's that your hearing? What IS that rustling around in the corn? Could it be "The Harvester" waiting to snatch you up when you least expect it?  Whatever it is, you CAN run, you CAN hide, but it WILL find you and your terror-fying journey will continue as you take that first step into Terror in the Corn!!

 

Spooky Ranch presented by Rockin R’ Ranch is a Premiere Haunted Event in Cleveland. With more than 20 years of screams, Spooky Ranch has what it takes to host this multi- dynamic attraction. Bigger and better than ever, located in Columbia Station, south of Cleveland, Spooky Ranch will haunt you. Extreme Nightmares is a haunted house that is extremely detailed down to the extreme gore, blood, and guts to horrify and repulse. Extreme Nightmares is a professional theatrical production that will haunt your dreams with sleepless nights. Not for the faint at heart, children under 10 or anyone with health related issues. If you have to ask, you should not enter. Fear Clowns? The psychedelic crazy adventure in 3D will entertain at the Crazy Clowns 3D. This new generation of 3D will tempt the curious, shock and scare even the bravest of souls with the crazy, psychotic clowns and monsters. The likes you have never seen before but will be drawn to again and again at the newest haunted house in Cleveland. The Famous Haunted Hayride on a wagon as it trails through the cornfields on the moonlit nights of the fall, until your start hearing the screams within the Forest of Fear. There is no turning back, you cannot escape the danger of the foggy night mist once the monsters and ghouls find you. Tall, larger than life creatures are awakened in the forest and pyrotechnics will amaze all. The Famous Haunted Hayride is for every one of all ages and is the most technically advanced hayride experience in Ohio. You can’t miss the green eyes sitting on the top of the Haunted Barn, oozing with skull spitting fog. Strange noises and screams hang in the air as you pass by to purchase your tickets. A captive audience, just what we are thirsting for. Complete your adventure with a trip through the Funny Fun House. Remember the old amusement park fun house of mirrors, you can experience that again. How funny you look in the mirror, walk on the ceiling of an upside down room, or walk through the spinning black hole tunnel. Once you purchase a ticket for any other attraction, you can go through an unlimited amount of times.

 

Haunted Caves at Lewisburg - What is scarier than a REAL CAVE?? Haunting Season has returned with all the creeps of underground mines and caves. Located in Lewisburg, Ohio, you will travel 80 feet BELOW the surface, to the depths of the mine to experience the ONLY underground haunt in Ohio! Ranked in the World Book of Records as the longest walk-through horror house, (was measured in 2010), it is also home to 30,000 resident bats, numerous souls of ghosts, and ghouls and even Satan himself! What will you find in the deep dark limestone mine below? Beware of the souls of the damned who live below the surface... for YOU are now in their territory! They are in the water, coming out of every dark corner, walking, racing cars, loaded in a school bus. Beware, Satan is searching for souls and yours will get tested. Haunted Caves at Lewisburg is an hour long experience of a lifetime and not for the weak of heart. Rated as the 2010 AND 2011 Haunt of the year by Ohio Valley Haunts, this real cave is unmatched as the longest, creepiest, and scariest Halloween event! What is scarier than being 80 feet below the surface of the earth?? Join us for the fright of your life!

 

Fear Forest, 68 acres of horror is waiting for you! Located in the Youngstown and Warren area in Lordstown, Ohio, the mile long Fear Forest Haunted Hayride begins when the sun goes down and creatures of the night come out. A forest full of your worst nightmares will bring you face-to-face with Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, Leatherface and more. Not recommended for children, Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride will mesmerize. Pass through Ohio’s only Drive thru Vortex Tunnel, just watch where you are going! We welcome you to the new Insaneatarium, a haunted building full of the craziest patients on earth. Medical experiments gone wrong brought all the insane souls to one location to be permanently housed within the confines of the Fear Forest Haunted House. We bring your fears alive!

 

 

Dent Schoolhouse, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a lesson in fear! The Dent Schoolhouse opened in 1894 to teach the children from kindergarten to 12th grade. Over the years, kids who was trouble makers seemed to disappear, a few here, and a few there. Originally passed off as run-a-ways, the continuation of more children missing angered the locals. Occasionally awful odors came from the basement of the school, and were always taken care of by the janitor, Charlie. In 1955, seven more students vanished. This time the community rallied and stormed the Dent Public School. What they found in the basement was a grizzly sight that will never be forgotten. Now haunted with the remains of the dead, the old schoolhouse has been opened to let you experience the troubled spirits of the children who were ‘taken care of’. Rumors that Charlie the janitor may be seen cleaning up the old schoolhouse. Ranked as one of the best haunted houses in the nation, The Dent Schoolhouse is worth the trip.

 

 

Land of Illusion Haunted House is now the Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park. This multi-attraction Scream Park is located just north of Cincinnati in Middletown, Ohio. Descend into the Temple of Terror, pitch dark passages and get lost amongst the gallery of ghouls wishing you’d remain for all eternity. Can you handle the ancient horrors placed on all who enter? When and if you make it through the depths of the Temple, you may need to crawl and drag yourself out looking for a doctor, but he may not be what you are looking for. Dr. Psycho’s Haunted Estate brings pain and torture to mind. He is not here to help you. This labyrinthine chase through Dr. Psycho’s estate reveals the mutilated mental patients, screaming widows, laughing corpses, and buckets of blood to torture your psyche and bring your worst nightmare to life. This is truly a portal to the evil below which haunts the estate. Next you’ll visit the circus that has come to town and left a few characters behind. 3D Killer Klowns will welcome you and tempt you with the sweet treats you remember. This three-ring circus of terror is not for the weak at heart. They are masters and have been terrorizing children and adults alike since their murderous show was banned in 1872. As you venture deeper into the maze the 3D Killer Klowns know how to single you out for their psychotic games and murderous ways. This carnival of fright just might have you laugh yourself to death. We have the perfect location for your grave. Beware of the Voodoo Bayou Shanty and the black magic that followed it from its original location. Deep in the Louisiana Bayou, there was a bloody family who was accused of practicing Black Magic. When they smiled, there was sharp contrast between their white teeth and the bloody gums that held them. The Dubois family bayou shanty was transported, piece by piece, right here to the Land of Illusion along with their black magic which followed. Experience the family curse that has doomed the Dubois family for generations. Just be careful the Voodoo doesn’t rub off on you. Take a hike in the woods on the Middletown Haunted Trail. Once you step into the woods, there is no turning back. The sounds of chainsaws echo through the trees and footsteps on the dead branches and leaves crunching underfoot will make your heart pound and force the warm blood to rush through your body, tempting the spooks that live within the woods. They crave warm flesh and fresh meat to satisfy their hunger and thirst. Walk or run, but watch where you are going, they are waiting for you! When you’ve survived our five haunts you’ll want to party like there is no tomorrow at Club Zombie! Enjoy our Devilish DJ, see the latest music videos and have a great time with friends or make new ones. Have fun amongst our most bloodcurdling freaks and dance the night away.

 

The Legends of Horror at Horror Acres - The legends are back and looking for some new victims. The Legends of Horror has combined with Horror Acres to create the biggest and best local haunted attraction in Springfield, Ohio. Freddy, Michael, Jason, and Leatherface have all converged on the new site called The Legends of Horror at Horror Acres. Truly all evils together will have your heart pumping, blood rushing, and tortured screams brought to life with the psychotic cruelty of the Saw entrapments. How well do you play the game? Are you up for the challenge or will this is your final scream?

 

Hauntville in Elyria, Ohio, is Ohio’s Scariest Haunted House. Three uniquely different themed haunted houses contain high tech special effects, professional actors, and highly skilled make-up artists. Psycho Manor contains the remains of the spirits who have roamed the halls of this old Victorian era Mansion. Many awful things happened in the mansion since it was built.

Will you make it through or fall to the terror which lives with the confines of this old creaky mansion with a history, a history all its own? The Dark Abyss brings all your phobias to life. What are you afraid of, we will find out on your trek through our haunted house of phobia torture. Cellblock 13 where you will get caught up in the prison riots. Can you escape the prisoners and their plight? The inmates threaten to throw the warden off the roof unless more visitors arrive. Cleveland’s Newest and Ohio’s Scariest Haunted Houses and a place to test your courage or foolishness.

 

ScreamAcres Haunted Attractions: Home to ScreamAcres Haunted Cornfield and The PanDEMONium Project! ScreamAcres is dedicated to bringing you the best scary entertainment in Northwest Ohio. Located in Napoleon, it is just a short drive to face your darkest fears! You will never know what is stalking you as you enter the old Leaders barnyard and make your way through the disorienting twists and turns of ScreamAcres Haunted Cornfield! Out of the darkness of night you never know what is waiting for you or what horrors you will cross paths with in this terrifying field of corn. The PanDEMONium Project started out as most research facilities do, but when the ground went sour the unspeakable began to happen. The inhuman experiments became stronger than the evils that experimented on them and overpowered their captors to wreak havoc on the world above. What vengeful monsters will you encounter on your way through the Laboratories of PanDEMONium? Don’t wait for a review, tempt fate and challenge your fears here at ScreamAcres Haunted Attraction in Napoleon, Ohio.