Top 10 Haunted Houses in Massachusetts for Horror Enthusiasts
#1. Barrett’s Haunted Mansion
Barrett’s Haunted Mansion, a South Shore favorite, is a must-visit. This haunted mansion offers a truly immersive experience
#2. Witch’s Woods
Nashoba Valley Ski Area transforms into Witch’s Woods for Halloween, offering a variety of spooky adventures. The premier attraction is a haunted hayride, and there are three other macabre experiences, including Castle Morbid.
#3. Hysteria At Connors Farm
Hysteria at Connors Farm, a family-friendly destination by day, turns into a creepy affair on fall weekend nights. The main attraction, Haunted Fields, is a 45-minute walking trail through corn stalks, orchards, and forests with scary actors.
#4. Factory of Terror
Factory of Terror in Fall River takes visitors through a deserted factory where, according to the story, 113 workers were murdered. The experience includes spine-tingling sections like the Bloodworth Dungeon and the 4D Blackout.
#5. 13th World Fright Park
A spinoff from Rhode Island’s 13th World haunted trail, this Massachusetts fright park features Moonlight Mayhem, Hellfire House, and Alone—a haunted experience for solo participants.
#6. Fear Town Haunted House
Held at Seekonk Speedway near the Rhode Island line, Fear Town offers three haunted houses totaling over 45 minutes of fear. It resembles a creepy county fair with outdoor attractions, food concessions, and horror-themed carnival games.
#7. DementedFX Haunted House
Located off Interstate 391, DementedFX in Holyoke is highly recommended by horror-tourism enthusiasts. Immersive and disorienting, it follows the storyline of rescuing a scientist from a ghastly laboratory of experiments gone wrong. Two on-site bars provide liquid courage for the harrowing challenge.
#8. Fright Fest At Six Flags
Six Flags transforms into Fright Fest during the fall. In addition to daytime scares on rides, nighttime features creepy creatures in Scare Zones, a stage show called “The Awakening,” and Terror Tales in the Wicked Woods with scary-tale characters and masked madmen.
#9. Nightmare New England/Spooky World
Nightmare New England, in collaboration with Spooky World, is the largest haunted attraction in New England. Spread over 80 acres, it offers four attractions, including “Asylum 47,” a haunted hayride, “The Colony,” and “3D Dreamscape.” Concession stands are available on-site to calm nerves after the fright fest.
#10. 13 Nights at Jiminy
For an annual dose of spine-tingling fun, head to 13 Nights at Jiminy, affectionately dubbed a “haunted holdout.” The Scare & Scream Package promises enough frights to last the entire season. Experience the chills on the Haunted Giant Swing Ride and the Haunted Soaring Eagle Zipline.