As the spooky season is approaching, temperatures are dropping and leaves are turning colors. If you’re looking for a spooky season activity, then haunted houses are calling your name.
Haunted Haven is located in Dixon, Ill. Sadly, on May 20, 2024, the Haunted Haven barn burned down. The fire not only took out the barn, but all of their costumes, decorations, equipment and their trailer. Haunted Haven rose from the ashes and will continue at a new location. The cost varies from $15 at the stand, or you could buy a Slash Pass for $20 and jump the line. In order to keep people coming back, Haunted Haven has a new theme every year. I rate it 3/10, it’s more of a trail than a haunted house.
Hells Horror is located in Rock Falls, Ill. This is the second year this haunted attraction has been open. “Join us for a spine- chilling night at Hells Horror! Experience frights, thrills, and eerie surprises. The cost of the experience is $15 and they take cash or card. Senior Finley Ryan says, “This was a good haunted house but it was so scary because of the person on the ground.” I would rate this haunted house a 10/10, and would definitely recommend it!
Asylum Of Mad Dreams Asylum of Mad Dreams is a family-made haunted house next to the Cordova Race Tracks in Cordova, Ill. This haunted house is neat because of all the entry ways. It’s a 45-minute horror filled adventure with indoor and outdoor haunts with multiple themes and areas. Some of those themes include: 3D Madness, Zombie Village, Alley of Doom & The Dollhouse. Plus the home of the wild and crazy “ASYLUM BUS RIDE.” I’d rate this haunted house a good 8/10, only because you have to travel a little further. The cost for one ticket is $30, and the tickets are non-refundable, so I’d suggest choosing a good day to go. When you arrive, you get your ticket punched in and while waiting in line clowns and other characters try to scare you.
Basement Of The Dead Basement of the dead is located in Aurora, Ill., and is rated the #1 scariest haunted house in Chicago, Illinois. The theme changes quite frequently, leaving people to say the attraction gets better every year. There is also a second attraction after the main haunt called Shattered. Shattered is a 3D clown based haunt and it has some of the best artistry. Many things on the walls look like they can reach out and touch you. I’d rate this haunted house a 10/10. Prices vary from $30- $70 depending on which package you choose. The haunted house takes about 15-20 mins depending on how slow or fast you walk. There are also no refunds, but you have the option to change your date and time.
Haunted houses are a fun experience no matter which one you choose, so grab your friends and go have a spooky time!
