You may have outgrown checking under the bed, but Pennsylvania has new ways to keep you awake. Haunted farms, historic destinations, and immersive nightmares turn familiar fall traditions into something more daring. Step inside these 12 haunted attractions and discover how much nerve you actually brought with you. 

1. Field Of Screams

Mountville

Consistently ranked one of the best haunted attractions, Field of Screams is back for its 34th season starting September 11, 2026 and ready to bring you horrifying haunts through four different worlds. Located near Lancaster, find a seat on the Haunted Hayride, be a guest at the Den of Darkness, dare to enter the Frightmare Asylum, and see what lurks within the Nocturnal Wasteland.  

Hayride going through an archway at night. Two fire torches are lit on either side of the archway to light the way.

2. Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

Glen Mills

Featured in CNN Travel and ranked a “Top 5 Best” by America Haunts Group, Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride draws visitors in to witness a touch of the terrifying tale pre-Psycho. This haunted house near Philadelphia invites horror enthusiasts to check in to the hotel to witness levitating spirits, pictures that follow you, and realistic frights that won’t help you sleep at night from September 25 - November 1, 2026.

3. Pennhurst Asylum

Spring City

Experience one of Pennsylvania’s many legendary haunted houses at Pennhurst Asylum. This former institution opened its doors in 1908 and provided accommodations to those with disabilities. After closing its doors in 1987, Pennhurst reopened as a seasonal haunted attraction near Philadelphia. Four haunted areas now lead visitors through different parts of the former institution, each finding a new way to test their nerves. Uncover this top haunted attraction Fridays through Sunday from September 25 to November 7, 2026.

A reaper standing in front a a large gate with fog Photo Credit: Reaper's Revenge via Facebook

4. Reaper’s Revenge

Scranton

Face five horrifying attractions at Reaper’s Revenge, a haunted destination near the Poconos, from September 19 - November 1, 2026. Encounter bloodthirsty zombies on the Haunted Hayride, become part of the Lost Carnival, or enter an altered reality inside Delirium. New for this year, Last Rites Funeral Parlor takes guests through an abandoned embalming facility where the final arrangements have gone terribly wrong. 

5. Haunted Hill View Manor

New Castle

Formerly the Lawrence County Home for the Aged, Haunted Hill View Manor is now known for its reported paranormal activity. During Halloween season, enter “Scare Manor” as the historic property transforms into a staged nightmare. Or, if you’re not into seasonal scares, take a guided evening tour of the Manor to uncover the haunts that lie within the walls. 

A person in costume juggling torches of fire in the dark at Eastern State Penitentiary. Photo Credit: Eastern State Penitentiary

6. Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Philadelphia

Nearly 200 years old, Eastern State is one of Pennsylvania’s best-known historic attractions and a National Historic Landmark. Explore the abandoned cellblocks during a daytime or nighttime tour, or visit Halloween Nights  on select nights from October 2 - November 7, 2026 for immersive attractions and macabre mazes. 

7. Haunted Hollow

Rockwood

Haunted Hollow opens for 12 nights of fear in October, starting inside the dark hallways of a 19th-century farmhouse. Continue through Bruner’s Burning House, Milford Asylum, Sinister Sircus Hayride, Toxic Wasteland, and the Dead End Cornfield. Each attraction brings a different reason to reconsider coming alone. 

8. The Haunted Acres

Sidman

Follow the illuminated trail through acres of chilling woods at The Haunted Acres, where creatures wait around every turn. Then, head indoors to navigate the Lurid Labyrinth for another series of scares. Visit on scheduled Fridays and Saturdays in October and enter the Scare-Cam or Video-Cam contests for a chance to win prizes. 

9. Ravenwood Manor at the Hegarty Mansion

Beccaria

Venture through Ravenwood Manor, a 3.5-story Victorian mansion tucked into a remote corner of Central Pennsylvania. Each October, a new storyline, theme, and elaborate set design transform its rooms and hallways. Visit Friday through Sundays in October to discover what waits inside this year’s creation and indulge in their on-site food offerings. 

10. Ghosts and Goblins Tours at Lincoln Caverns

Huntingdon

Head underground every Friday and Saturday in October for the Ghosts and Goblins Tour at Lincoln Caverns. Now in its fifth decade, this all-ages experience brings laughter, screams, and unexpected encounters into the caverns. 

A man with white face paint holding a chainsaw in front of a cornfield in Lancaster Photo Credit: Jason's Woods via Facebook

11. Jason’s Woods

Lancaster

Another one of Pennsylvania’s top haunted attractions to put on your fall bucket list, Jason’s Woods will have you meet unparalleled horror and excitement with five unique and thrilling attractions. Board the Horrifying Hayride, face the Zombie Apocalypse, get Lost in Jason’s Woods, or enter the Chamber of Horrors or Carnival of Fear. Between attractions, visit the Midway for a rotating lineup of special events and activities. 

12. Elysburg Haunted House

Elysburg

Follow a wooded path into Elysburg Haunted House, a Central Pennsylvania attraction frightening visitors since 1976. Make your way through the two-story house and cellar before retreating along another path filled with surprises. If you get too scared, emergency exits offer an early escape. 

One haunted house is a scare. A whole weekend of haunted trails, dark backroads, and late-night escapes is a Pennsylvania trip. Build your fall getaway around frights and family-friendly activities with our blog.