

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 seven other places:

Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania): How about a good old-fashioned haunted hayride in October? Bates Motel promises over 75 actors and 25 scenes on this freaky farm trip.

Bates Motel (Glen Mills, Pennsylvania): This zombie invites you into his Winnebago on the grounds of the Bates Motel. Surely nothing could go wrong in there!

Dan's Haunted House (Lake Dallas, Texas): Are you in Texas or have you been suddenly transported to a Japan gone mad? This haunted attraction is inspired by Japanese imagery, making for an unexpected journey in this part of the country.

Dan's Haunted House (Lake Dallas, Texas): Do you find my tentacles tantalizing or terrifying? Near Denton, Lake Dallas is north of the big city of Dallas.

Dan's Haunted House (Lake Dallas, Texas): Visions of a nightmarish samurai. Dan's Haunted House offers discount tickets to groups of 10 or more.

The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati): They've put all their heads together for a class project. It usually takes about 30 minutes to be dismissed from your class, depending on how fast you walk.

The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati): Come get a lesson in anatomy at the Dent Schoolhouse. And yes, this attraction is at an actual former school.

The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati): This trio gives new meaning to the term "student body." With your general admission, Dent Schoolhouse also offers a chance to go through the "Queen City Slaughter Yard."

Haunted houses across America —
Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan): There's nothing quite like a big monster head full of sharp teeth coming at you in the dark. Erebus describes itself as a "four-story tower of terror."

Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan): Customers line up around the block to get their thrill on. Erebus promises there is "safety in numbers" and offers a group discount.

Erebus (Pontiac, Michigan): Seems that chainsaws aren't just for Texas anymore. Erebus says if you get too scared, there are emergency exits.

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." And "Castle Vampyre" awaits if you didn't get enough.

Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror (Las Vegas): The "Gates of Hell" comes with some troubling numerology and an R rating. The good folks at Freakling promise you "heart pounding, claustrophobic terror." Hmmmm, is it a Vegas lounge act gone bad?

Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror (Las Vegas): Did this guy get lost on the way to a "Mad Max" movie set? You'll find the Trilogy of Terror at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive, a little more than 8 miles from the Mirage.

Haunted Overload (Lee, New Hampshire): This pumpkin head takes frights to new heights! Welcome to the garish Haunted Overload, where "twisted creatures wait around every turn."

Haunted Overload (Lee, New Hampshire): This place is getting "good buzz" in New England. The haunted attraction offers a daylight excursion if nighttime ain't the right time for your Halloween stroll.

Haunted Overload (Lee, New Hampshire): Weather can be touchy in these parts -- but whether it's cold or even snowing, Haunted Overload touts that it's an all-weather event. So no excuses to skip these woods.

Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, Georgia): Ah, there's no reason to be scared -- they're just clowning around at Netherworld Haunted House. It has a new location in Stone Mountain.

Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, Georgia): All sorts of creative monsters will be on hand to make sure you have a good time.

Netherworld Haunted House (Stone Mountain, Georgia): He did the Monster Mash, and it was a graveyard smash. Netherworld says the actors in its shows won't touch you, but they do get close. You might also brush up against some of the sets.

Scream Town (Chaska, Minnesota): Dinner is served at Screamtown. They offer eight attractions, including the "Ludicrous Labyrinth" and "Oak Blood Forest."

Scream Town (Chaska, Minnesota): Believe it or not, you need a VIP pass to confront your deepest fears in "Phobia House." What's inside? You'll have to pay (maybe dearly) to find out.

Scream Town (Chaska, Minnesota): After you've "gone to yell and back" at Screamtown, you can sooth yourself and your sore throat in nearby Minneapolis.