Are you in the mood for a good scare? Here are Denver’s most scary haunted houses, hair-raising theme parks and creepy mazes. If you dare, check out these Halloween attractions for lots of terrifying thrills.
13th Floor Haunted House
Scare-lovers can get into the spirit of the season with three new attractions inside this popular haunt. Begin with Frostbite in a Cryogenics lab that is reanimating the dead, then stroll through the abandoned house of a deceased Doll Maker whose collection of Victorian dolls still fill every inch of every room. Finish with Bad Blood where the ancient feud between Vampires and Werewolves rages within the shadows of today’s city streets. This year haunt-goers can check out new Thirteenth Floor Entertainment attractions on-site including Blitz Bowl, an outdoor activity that combines football, bowling, and a dash of corn hole, Class Axe Throwing, and Shriekeasy Bar (21+). Additional add-on options include Mini Escape Rooms and Sensory Overload. 3400 E 52nd Ave, Denver, CO. 13thfloorhauntedhouse.com
The Frightmare Compound
Unimaginable horrors await in The Frightmare Compound. As one of the oldest horror houses for the Denver community (founded in 1983), the terror may follow you home. Founder Brad Holder painstakingly crafted the compound for 16 years before falling ill. They say his body is buried deep within the haunted house, making this one of the most authentic. You’ll also find a Monster Museum and Mini Escape Rooms. 10789 Yukon Street, Westminster thefrightmarecompound.com
Haunted Field of Screams
Reaper’s Hollow at Fright Acres
Fright Acres Outdoor Haunted Attraction featuring Reapers Hollow Cemetery consists of four completely different areas all linked together for one very long trek through different themes and dimensions. There have been many gruesome tales about the undead, witches and ghosts in Reapers Hollow Cemetery! Home of Fright Acres, it’s the largest outdoor haunted attraction venue in Colorado. 11321 Dransfeldt Rd, Parker, CO. frightacres.com
Horror Theater Haunted House
This immersive and free haunted house, located just south of Denver, is packed with the lingering souls of its tortured victims. Filled with Hollywood quality sets and props, the house is sure to conjure more than a few screams from anyone who dares enter.
Free Admission, donations are encouraged but not expected. 4504 S. Independence Street, Denver. horrortheaterdenver.com
Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens
Family by day where little ghosts and goblins can enjoy free candy on the Trick-or-Treat Trail and Fright by Night when Fright Fest comes alive and creatures lurk around every thrilling corner. Get terrorized with three haunted attractions- No Vacancy, Big Top Freaks and Séance. These multi-sensory experiences thrust guests into the action as they make their way through dark pathways, explore the site of a nightmarish inn, navigate a carnival graveyard overrun by flesh-hungry clowns, and take part in bone-chilling live performances bringing stories of the undead back to life! All this, plus all your favorite theme park rides. 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver elitchgardens.com/fright-fest
World’s Scariest Haunted House
Get terrified at one of the highest-rated haunted houses in the Denver metro area. Located at Jared’s Garden and Nursery, this terrifically horrifying haunt will satisfy all your deepest and darkest fantasies and fears. Decades of Scares, Screams,Yells and full-throttle chainsaws have them confident that you will not leave disappointed. 10500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton. worldsscariesthauntedhouse.com
Reinke Bros Haunted Mansion
This year-round costume, props, magic and Halloween superstore is great for those who don’t want to be utterly traumatized. The Haunted Mansion offers a children’s day “Lights on Tour” for kids that aren’t ready for the super scary stuff. The nighttime haunted mansion is a 50+-year-old family tradition with plenty of chills and thrills for the whole family. 5663 S Prince St, Littleton, CO www.reinkebrothers.com
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Author: Mile High Mamas
