Scariest haunted house attractions across America in 2019
Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania): There's nothing quite like a relaxing getaway at a vintage motor court. And then there's the Bates Motel! Click through the gallery for more on the Bates Motel and other haunted house attractions across the USA:
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Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania): The Bates offers more than a place to rest your sleepy head. A little recreational ax-throwing never hurt anyone -- right?
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Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania): Don't be scared -- they're just clownin' around at the Bates.
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The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati): This trio gives new meaning to the term "student body." Dent Schoolhouse also offers a "Lights Out" experience and a Christmas straight out of your nightmares.
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The Dent Schoolhouse(Cincinnati): They've put all their heads together for a class project. You don't want to know what happens if you getting a failing grade.
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The Dent Schoolhouse(Cincinnati): Come get a lesson in anatomy at the Dent Schoolhouse. And yes, this attraction is at an actual former school.
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Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan): Customers line up around the block to get their thrill on. The Erebus website says "we've seen 25-year-olds wet themselves and faint."
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Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan): If you encounter any mechanical issues during your visit, the friendly staff is always ready to assist you.
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Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan): Someone hasn't gotten their beauty rest -- this could be an ugly encounter.
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Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror (Las Vegas): There's no gamble here -- enter the Trilogy of Terror and you're sure to get some thrills 'n' chills. This photo shows the inviting entrance to the "Coven of 13."
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Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror (Las Vegas): The "Gates of Hell" comes with some troubling numerology and an R rating. Hmmmm, is it a Vegas lounge act gone bad?
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Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror (Las Vegas): Did this guy get lost on the way to a "Mad Max" movie set? The Freakling folks promise "heart pounding, claustrophobic terror."
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Haunted Overload (Lee, New Hampshire): You'll have some tall tales to tell after a visit to Haunted Overload, which operates come cold, rain or snow.
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Haunted Overload (Lee, New Hampshire): There will be consequences if you take a wrong turn in this quaint corner of New England.
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Haunted Overload (Lee, New Hampshire): Do you carve the pumpkins -- or do they have plans to make a carving out of you?
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Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, Georgia): If you don't want to spend time in this pleasant company, Netherworld has an escape game and laser tag, too.
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Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, Georgia): The creepy atmosphere at Netherworld has made it an Atlanta-area favorite for years.
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Scared by the Sound (Rye, New York): They say the fear is audible. And it looks pretty darn scary, too. This annual haunted attraction is located inside Playland Park amusement park.
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Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, Georgia): This quintet might serenade you with the last song you'll ever hear!
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Scream Town (Chaska, Minnesota): You can choose from seven attractions at Scream Town in 2019, including "Zombie Apocalypse CDC" and the new "Santa's Slay."
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Scream Town (Chaska, Minnesota): After you've "gone to yell and back" at Screamtown, you can soothe yourself and your sore throat in nearby Minneapolis.
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park (San Diego): They warned folks about spending too much time in the Southern California sun -- and see what happened!
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park (San Diego): "Leave It To Cleaver," the madcap comedy revival. The Haunted Trail has been a San Diego favorite for years.
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park (San Diego): This is taking the body-double concept a little too far! It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk the trail -- but that's after you've made it out of their maze first.
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The 13th Gate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana): They know how to throw a party in Louisiana. Study that face -- now that's the visage of a good time.
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The 13th Gate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana):Laissez les bon temps rouler at "Carnevil," the haunted midway with a little something extra.
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The 13th Gate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana): You're sure to be floored at the 13th Gate, which is filled with "claustrophobic cellars and hidden subterranean passages."