Get ready for a frightful night at these Ohio haunted houses and trails
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For those seeking spine-chilling adventures this Halloween season, central Ohio offers a variety of haunted houses and attractions.
From navigating a haunted house, braving a nightmarish forest, or exploring an abandoned prison, this season's haunts promise to deliver heart-pounding fear and fun. Check out the full list below for dates, locations, and details on where to experience the most frightening haunts in the area.
Adams Family Haunted Woods
Location: Marysville, Ohio
Address: 19698 Barnett Rd. Marysville, Ohio 43040
Dates & Hours: Every Saturday in October, 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Details: An outdoor haunted trail with creepy woods filled with spooky surprises.
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Blood Prison at Ohio State Reformatory
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Address: 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44905
Dates & Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, Sept. 27 – Nov. 2, gates open at 6:45 p.m.
Details: A terrifying haunted house inside the Ohio State Reformatory, featuring inmates and ghostly wardens.
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Brimstone Haunt
Location: Wilmington, Ohio
Address: 525 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays in October, gates open at 7 p.m. and closing times vary.
Details: Offers haunted hayrides, The Bog, and the Psychosis Maze.
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Carnage Haunted House
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Address: 3770 Refugee Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43232
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, other select dates in October, 7 p.m. - midnight
Details: Immersive sets and professional actors with two award-winning haunted houses, The Bayou and The Entity.
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Fear Columbus
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Address: 2605 Northland Plaza Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231
Dates & Hours: Sept. 13 – Nov. 2, various hours
Details: A massive indoor haunted house with multiple attractions, elaborate costumes, and special effects.
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Haunted Hoochie
Location: Pataskala, Ohio
Address: 13861 Broad St SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Dates & Hours: Thursdays - Sundays, Sept. 14 - Nov. 4, 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Details: An extreme, gore-filled haunted house known for shock horror.
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Haunted Hoorah
Location: Marion, Ohio
Address: 311 Rose Ave, Marion, Ohio 43302
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 20 - Nov. 2, 8 p.m. - midnight
Details: Military/sci-fi-themed interactive haunt where guests become part of the story.
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Jail of Terror
Location: Newark, Ohio
Address: 46 South 3rd St., Newark, Ohio 43058
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, other select dates, Sept. 29 - Nov. 2, times vary.
Details: A haunted jail with spine-chilling surprises.
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Nightmare in Nashport
Location: Nashport, Ohio
Address: 7200 Frazeysburg Rd, Nashport, Ohio 43830
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 27 - Oct. 26, sundown - midnight
Details: A haunted trail through the woods with terrifying creatures.
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Pataskala Haunted Forest
Location: Pataskala, Ohio
Address: 8838 Refugee Rd SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays in October, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Details: A long-running haunted trail through the woods benefiting local charities.
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Terror Maze
Location: Springfield, Ohio
Address: 6988 Springfield Jamestown Rd, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 26, 8 p.m. - midnight
Details: A haunted maze where terrifying creatures pursue visitors.
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