If you’re in New Orleans during October or November, don’t miss The Mortuary Haunted House. Originally a real mortuary in the late 1800s, it’s open year-round but goes all out during October and November.
#2. New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House
For a variety of spooky experiences, check out New Orleans Nightmare this Halloween season. With attractions like Deadlands, Repossessed, and Midnight Mortuary, each with its own detailed story, the fright factor is guaranteed.
#3. The Skeleton House
For a Halloween treat without excessive fright, visit The Skeleton House. Louellen Berger’s front yard boneyard has become a Halloween landmark over 20 years, amusing thousands with plastic skeletons arranged in a creative tableau.
#4. Ghost Manor
Step into the Victorian-era Ghost Manor, where light installations create ghostly illusions in the windows. Since 2012, the current owners have played into the home’s supposed ghostly inhabitants, adding new technological elements each year.
#5. RISE Haunted House
The main RISE Haunted House takes you through the Bed and Breakfast of Henry Risewell, featuring zombies in the cemetery.
#6. The 13th Gate
Known for its extreme scares, The 13th Gate is about an hour and a half drive from New Orleans but worth it for true horror fans. With over 40,000 square feet of ultra-realistic props, it features real snakes, voodoo shows, and cramped quarters, providing an immersive and terrifying experience.
#7. The Haunted Corn Maze at Cajun Country Corn
In the Pine Grove area, The Haunted Corn Maze at Cajun Country Corn offers different packages starting at around $20. If you were spooked by Stephen King’s works, especially Children of the Corn or In The Tall Grass, you’ll enjoy a massive 7.5-acre corn maze with scare zones, some featuring chainsaw-wielding maniacs.
#8. Scout Island Scream Park
More than just a haunted house, Scout Island Scream Park is a Halloween festival suitable for the whole family. With a kids’ zone offering “scare-free” sections and thrill rides, tickets start at $20.