How to Find Haunted Houses Near You with HauntWorld

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To find haunted houses near you, open HauntWorld's haunt finder and search by state, by ZIP code with a distance radius, or by map. Before searching, pick an attraction type (haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, ghost tours, or escape rooms) and apply filters such as photos/videos, most viewed, or open this month. HauntWorld lists over 7,500 attractions across America and Canada, so the filters are what keep results manageable.

Search methods and when to use each

Method Best for What you enter What you get
Search by state Browsing a whole region or planning a trip Attraction type + state Listings across the state
Search by ZIP code Finding haunts close to home or a hotel ZIP code + distance (25–300 miles) Listings within your chosen radius
Search by map Seeing clusters and comparing areas visually Map view Attractions plotted geographically

The ZIP code route is the most precise for "near me" searches: enter your ZIP, set the distance to 25 or 50 miles for a local night out, or widen to 100–300 miles if you're willing to drive for a destination haunt.

Step by step: run a search

  1. Choose the attraction type. The dropdown includes Haunted Houses, Haunted Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Mazes, Ghost Tours, and Escape Rooms. Selecting "Haunted Houses" narrows results to traditional haunts; leave it broad if you're open to a hayride or corn maze instead.
  2. Pick your location method. Select a state from the list (all 50 states plus D.C., Canadian provinces, and an International option), or enter a City and ZIP Code/Distance.
  3. Set the distance radius if using ZIP code: 25, 50, 75, 100, 200, or 300 miles.
  4. Apply filters. "Has Photos/Videos" shows listings with visual previews; "Most Viewed" surfaces popular attractions; "Open This Month" is the key filter for checking current-season availability.
  5. Submit with FIND (or use Search By Map for the map view).

Expected result: a list of matching attractions you can open individually to read details, ratings, and reviews.

Evaluate results before you commit

  • Ratings and reviews. HauntWorld lets visitors rate and review attractions, so check recent reviews rather than relying on a single score.
  • Top 13 Haunts list. HauntWorld publishes an annual Top 13 Haunts ranking of America's scariest haunted houses and states it has reviewed more than 200 haunts across America and Canada. Use it as a shortlist, then confirm the haunt is open this season via its listing.
  • Photos and videos. Filtering for photos/videos helps you judge production scale (sets, actors, effects) before buying tickets.
  • Editorial walkthroughs. HauntWorld's site features full walkthrough videos of specific haunts, such as a Hellsgate in Chicago, Illinois, segment, plus visits to large pumpkin patches and Halloween pop-up bars. These give a sense of what a haunt is actually like beyond a listing description.

If you operate a haunted attraction

HauntWorld states that listings for haunt owners and operators are free: use the login and "add your haunt" option to submit your attraction to the directory. Include photos or video so your listing qualifies for the photos/videos filter, and keep your open dates current so you appear under "Open This Month."

Common snags

  • Empty results: your attraction type and radius may be too narrow. Switch to a broader type or increase the distance.
  • Out-of-season listings: a haunt may appear in the directory but not be operating. Check the listing's dates and the "Open This Month" filter.
  • Cross-border searches: Canadian provinces are listed alongside U.S. states, so choose the correct region rather than assuming a state-only search covers it.