Get Spooked At These Haunted Houses Around Philadelphia

It's officially SPOOKY season! Philly, are you ready?

We love a good ghosting over here (no, not that kind)! Haunted houses happen to be our favorite part of Halloween. It’s time to get scary at some of Philadelphia’s most haunted experiences located throughout the city! Check out our first-timer-friendly guide to getting spooked this Halloween season.

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Halloween Nights at one of the most infamous prisons in the country are back & better than ever! Eastern State Penitentiary abandoned 10-acre prison offers an immersive experience that features five one-of-a-kind haunted houses. You can also enjoy live entertainment, shopping, themed bars, historic tours, and more. The Eastern State Penitentiary is known as one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. Is that just all talk? It’s up to you to find out! Halloween Nights will be open on select nights from now through November 12. Tickets start at $34. Hurry and buy one… if you dare.

Scare-O-Meter: 4 out of 5

Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

Bates Motel is located just outside of Philadelphia in Glen Mills, PA. If you really want to be spooked out of your mind, the drive to this haunted house is worth it. Bates Motel takes horror to the next level with high-tech special effects, floorboards that come alive, and trained actors that will spook you silly. Bates Motel also announced that its Haunted Hayride through Psycho Path has been revamped. This year’s hayride is extremely over the top with brand-new scary scenes that are promised to instill fear in the bravest among us. Other spine-chilling attractions at Bates include the Revenge of the Scarecrows Haunted Corn Trail and Zombie Hunt Laser Tag. This motel is open for check-in until Halloween day. Don’t miss out on one of the most frightening haunted houses near Philly!

Scare-O-Meter: 4 out of 5

Fright Factory

Fox29 called Fright Factory the scariest haunted attraction in Philly and we think they might be right. This high-startle, adult-themed haunted house is located in the basement of a 120-year-old factory. With very little information on its website, Fright Factory uses the element of surprise to its advantage. It is meant to be nothing less than a bone-chilling, terrifying experience. But, please read the warnings and disclaimers before attending. Now we have to ask; do you have the courage to step inside this factory?

Scare-O-Meter: 5 out of 5

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour

The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour is an annual tradition for many Philadelphians. See Philly through a new lens as you embark on a moonlight walking tour of 20 scary sites. These include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Old Pine Street Church. It’s sure to be a spooky stroll through Old City’s cobblestoned streets, but you won’t necessarily be crying, screaming, and throwing up (unless you’re a lightweight, of course). Along the tour, be on the lookout for the ghosts of Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, and the Witch of Pine Street!

Scare-O-Meter: 3 out of 5

Pennhurst Asylum

We saved the most terrifying for last! Pennhurst Asylum was once the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution for the Feeble-Minded and Epileptic. In 1987, it was shut down and is now haunted by decades of horrible controversy. Now, it opens its doors to all of us! Beware: if you’re a first-timer, you may want to wear a diaper. This is one of the most disturbingly paranormal haunted houses of all time. The Asylum is known for its features on Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures. We’re talking real ghosts! There are 4 sections to this haunted experience on Pennhurst Campus; Pennhurst Asylum, The Morgue, Mayflower After Dark, and Containment. Most of which are in total darkness. Only the strongest will survive this one.

Scare-O-Meter: BROKEN

We hope you're ready to be scared for your life!

Which one of these iconic haunted houses and attractions will you be checking out? Maybe, all of them? We dare you! Keep us posted on all your chilling haunted experiences by sharing your pics on Instagram @stufftodoinphilly!

Get Spooked At These Haunted Houses Around Philadelphia

It's officially SPOOKY season! Philly, are you ready?