Even in the city, there are still plenty of places that offer haunted attractions. Here are the top places to go in the Philadelphia area.
Terror Behind the Walls
(Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia)
This is one of the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia area. Terror behind the walls takes place in Eastern State Penitentiary and is the ranked of the top haunted attractions in the country! It consists of six different attractions around the 11 acre complex that was once an actual Penitentiary. What sets this place apart from others, is you can decide how you would like to experience the attractions. You can be marked before entering which means the actors can grab you and bring you into secret passageways. To get the full experience, being marked will definitely keep you on your toes. The best thing is, it is only a few subway stops away from campus! They also offer discounted tickets on Sunday for students.
Check it out here: https://www.easternstate.org/halloween
Fright Factory
Fright Factory is located in South Philadelphia in a 105 year old building. This attraction features four different areas: Chemistry Industries, Philadelphia Haunted Asylum, Undercroft Cemetery and Amygdala. Fright factory is definitely more of an underrated attraction in Philly but it has undergone many new renovations! College students also get a discount so take advantage.
Check it out here: http://frightfactory.tv/tickets/
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia
Ghost tours give you the chance to walk around Philadelphia while hearing mysterious tales of ghosts and haunted houses. The tours start Signers Garden and last about 80 minutes. Instead of being spooked by actors in haunted houses, this gives you the chance to learn more about Philadelphia’s hidden secrets. The tickets are really affordable, making it even better for college students.
Check out more information here: http://www.ghosttour.com/philadelphia.html
Bates Motel
The Bates Motel has been a very popular attraction for over 25 years. It is located just outside the Philadelphia area in Glen Mills. While it is further away from Philadelphia, it is definitely worth the visit. There are three attractions there: the hayride, the motel, and the haunted maze. The hayride takes about 25 minutes and the Bates Motel is about 15 minutes.
Check out more information here: http://thebatesmotel.com/tickets/
Shady Brook Farm Horrorfest
Shady Brook Farm has been a very popular haunted attraction, which is located just outside of Philadelphia. They have four attractions there: the hayride, Alien 3-D encounter, the barn and Carnage. The carnage is a haunted maze which is recommended for people over the age of 10. If being scared is for you, they also have Fall Fest where you can enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more.
Check out more information here: http://shadybrookfarm.com/horrorfest/
There are plenty of places in the Philadelphia area to enjoy the Halloween season. So go out and have yourself a screaming good time!