Cleveland comes alive in the fall — and not just with football and foliage. From haunted woods to spine-chilling schoolhouses, Northeast Ohio has a scare for everyone. Here’s your guide to the region’s most legendary haunted attractions.
Come face-to-face with ghouls, goblins and evil clowns at Bloodview Haunted House. The Legion of Terror is the world’s oldest improv horror acting troupe — the OGs of bringing spooky performances to life in real time, totally unscripted and unforgettable.
Since 1980, Bloodview has delivered immersive sets, changing storylines and actor-driven scares that pull you right into the chaos. Expect tight spaces, eerie illusions and a full-cast fright that keeps even the most seasoned haunt fans on edge.
Akron Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory is back for its 52nd season with 19 “frightening nights” of chaos through Nov. 1. Two attractions. Multiple floors. One spooktacular experience.
The Schoolhouse holds sinister classrooms filled with twisted lessons, while the Laboratory unleashes failed experiments and creepy corridors. Before you enter, grab a drink at Beer Before Fear, or hit the axe-throwing bar for an extra challenge. It’s one of Ohio’s most legendary haunts — visit and see for yourself (if you dare).
Inside the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 7 Floors of Hell delivers seven themed haunted houses with one ticketed experience. Each floor brings its own world of horror — from dark carnivals to haunted prisons — this place gives you nonstop adrenaline and jump scares.
This nationally recognized haunt will impress both seasoned haunt-chasers and first-time thrill seekers. Grab your ticket for 7 nightmares and a scream-packed night of thrills for true horror fans.
When fall hits, the woods of Oak Grove Park come alive with the screams of Hudson Haunted House. Run by volunteers since 1972, this Northeast Ohio favorite has mastered the art of tension — dark hallways, quick jumps, and unpredictable scares that get your heart racing.
Small enough to feel personal but big enough to leave you breathless, Hudson Haunted House is a a must-stop on any haunted trail this spooky season. It also offers family-friendly options for those looking for a milder scare.
Spooky Ranch in Columbia Station transforms Rockin’ R Ranch into a Halloween spectacle you can’t miss. With five distinct haunted attractions — from haunted hayrides to blood-curdling haunted houses — this farm-based visit blends cutting-edge effects with rustic chills.
If you're mapping your haunted route this fall, Spooky Ranch is the perfect balance of fun and fright that must be on the list.
Dare to enter the woods? Lineup to experience 58 acres of haunted forest filled with horrors that will leave you running for the hills. The haunted hayride, Night Stalker’s Trail and the Mortuary Haunted House create a nonstop run of shocks and scares.
This mix of indoor scenes and outdoor trails delivers a full-scale experience built for serious scream seekers looking for fresh air and fresh thrills.
Minutes from Cedar Point, Lake EERIE FearFest turns the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center into a full-throttle haunted attraction. Animatronics, live actors, and disorienting effects fill every corner for a layered, cinematic scare.
It’s the perfect pre- or post-Cedar Point stop to keep your heart racing before or after the roller coasters.
America’s Roller Coast gets a spine-tingling twist during HalloWeekends!
Every fall, Cedar Point transforms into a haunted haven with a park-wide mix of roller coasters and new levels of fear. Ten haunted houses, themed scare zones and live entertainment take over with attractions like the brand-new Siren’s Curse and CornStalkers 2.0: Revenge of the Pumpkin Heads. Families can enjoy daytime fun, while thrill-seekers dive into after-dark mayhem.