North Carolina's Top 2023 Haunted Attractions
September 18, 2024 By Chelsea T.
2023 North Carolina Must See Attractions > 2023 Must See Attractions in the US
This Halloween season, North Carolina transforms into a realm of frightful excitement and spine-tingling thrills! From haunted houses that will chill you to your core to eerie trails and sinister theme park events, the state offers a wide range of haunted attractions designed to test your courage and deliver unforgettable scares.
Embrace the darkness, face your deepest fears, and immerse yourself in the ultimate Halloween adventure. Dare to experience the haunting excitement that North Carolina has in store for you!
Top Pick for the 2023 Halloween Season: Pinhead's Graveyard - Canton, NC
Pinhead's Graveyard in Canton is located inside a building that is over 100 years old and believed to be truly haunted. That only adds to the creepiness of the location but it's what the attraction offers during the Halloween Season that makes them take the number one spot on our list! Featuring live actors that are dressed as your favorite horror characters and professional animatronics, thrill seekers definitely don't want to miss out on the scares being stirred up for the 2024 haunting season! Plan a night of terror with your bravest friends and visit Pinhead's Graveyard!
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Although the haunted attractions listed below didn’t claim the top spot for the 2023 Halloween season, the competition was close. All of our top haunts from last year are definitely worth experiencing this season if you’re up for the challenge!
The Hotel - Ahoskie, NC
Located in Ahoskie, The Hotel is a haunted attraction that stirs up different themes and scares each Halloween Season. For 2024, the haunt will be featuring Ringmaster - the scariest show on Earth! It is described as a dark freak show of epic proportions filled with evil creatures determined to destroy anyone who crosses their path. For years, The Garrett Brothers Circus struggled to keep their odd little freak show on the road until a mysterious benefactor made them an offer they could not refuse. 25 years of fame and unbelievable fortune then he would own them for the rest of eternity. Now they must perform nightly in his twisted little show until they can find a soul to take their place!
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The Haunted Farm - Hendersonville, NC
The Haunted Farm is located in rural farmland near Hendersonville, close to Asheville. The attraction will be celebrating their 14th year in the haunting business this Halloween Season, so prepare for it to be a scary-good success! There are three main parts to The Haunted Farm, including The Woods, The Farm, and The Sanatorium. As visitors embark on a terrifying journey, they'll check out the other themed attractions along the way, such as The Meathouse, The Demon Hay Shed, The Slaughterhouse, and more!
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Backwoods Terror Ranch - Fayetteville, NC
Each Halloween Season, Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville transforms into The Backwoods Terror Ranch! If you think you can handle the horror that awaits, visit this year and check out three haunted houses at one scary-good location. This year's attractions include Surgeon Manor, The Dystopian Abyss, and Slaughter House. Plan a night to visit and find out if you can take on all three!
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At The 13th Acre in Monroe, haunt goers will journey down the silent haunted trail that is infested with creatures who thrive on chaos and mayhem. Most don't want to wander down the trail, will you be brave enough to find out what lies throughout? This walking event is not for the faint of heart. Once you enter these creepy woods, you will only have one chance to retreat, and if you miss it, you will have to finish what you’ve started. Frightful creatures will welcome you into their realm, and it is up to you to escape!
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Hollerin Haunts Hayride - Clinton, NC
Hollerin' Haunts Hayride in Clinton not only offers a 30-minute haunted hayride, but also a five-acre haunted corn maze and zombie paintball! The hayride will take visitors on a tractor through terror, while the corn maze takes 30-45 minutes depending on the path you take. Zombie paintball consists of 16 people at a time riding on a hayride with the guns mounted on the trailer. There will be zombies coming out of houses and lots of targets along the way! The ride lasts about 15 minutes or until you run out of paint balls!
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Maze of Terror - China Grove, NC
Take on China Grove's Maze of Terror this Halloween Season! This attraction features an indoor and outdoor trail that takes thrill seekers through the deep, dark woods. Along with the trail, guests can also enjoy the hayride and corn maze - which is suitable for most ages. Tickets include all three attractions, which takes about 45-60 minutes to complete. Be sure to give Maze of Terror a visit for the 2024 haunting season!
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Fishstrong Fright Nights Haunted Hayride and Walking Trail - Hubert, NC
It’s that time of year again for the Fishstrong Foundation's Fright Nights Haunted Hayride and Walking Trail! Each year, the attraction spices things up with new scares and chilling attractions you won’t want to miss. Enjoy food trucks, carnival games, and a pumpkin patch while visiting, too! As always, proceeds from the hayride will support North Carolina families facing life-altering illnesses. The ticket booth opens at 6 PM and closes at 10:30 PM, with the show starting around 7:00 PM.
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Hollow Acres “The Field of Misfits” - Fairmont, NC
Located in Fairmont, Hollow Acres - Field of Misfits offers some serious scares for the Halloween Season. Thrill seekers can take on 11 attraction scenes, including the haunted hayride, Jeepers Creepers Bus of HORROR, Alien Crash Site, Insane Asylum, Voodoo Witch Doctor
Freddies House, Slaughter House, Vampire Lair, Zombie Graveyard, Kreepy Clowns, and Swamp Bridge. In addition to these haunts, the attraction also offers pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and an outdoor movie theater!
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Woods of Terror - Greensboro, NC
Head to Woods of Terror in Greensboro this haunting season to check out the thrills and chills that await! Visitors can enjoy an array of attractions, including Nights Stalkers, The Third Dimension, The Blood House, The Awakening, Horrorwood Cinema, Blackbeard's Revenge and The Gold Mine!
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Hickory Grove Haunted Trail - Gastonia, NC
Hickory Grove Haunted Trail has been delivering scares for over 30 years! The attraction is nestled in the backwoods of the South Fork River and is one of the oldest haunts in the Charlotte area. Visitors will be guided through the dark winding path that is infested with only the creepiest of creatures! Will you be able to find the exit? There's only one way to find out!
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