11 of the deadliest haunted attractions near Dayton

By: Kamron Taylor, Staff Writer

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  • 1. Dent Haunted Schoolhouse

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 1
    Source: Dent Haunted Schoolhouse

    Okay seriously, The Dent Haunted Schoolhouse is intense - an obsticle that must not be taken lightly.  They were voted #4 on the top most haunted houses in the nation and Frobes featured it at one of the Best Haunted Houses In U.S. For Halloween in 2014. We know it's in Cincinnati its an expereince that it well worth the drive. 

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Dent Haunted Schoolhouse
    WHEN:
    Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 to midnight
    Sept. 11 - Oct. 31 - 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays.
    Lights OFF nights on Nov. 6, 7.
    Lights ON Tour for kids from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25.
    The Ecto 1, Ghostbusters movie car will be on site Oct. 10. 
    WHERE: 5963 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45248
    COST:
    Regular - $20
    Fast Pass - $30
    Lights ON Tour - $5 for children 12 and under, $10 for adults
    Lights OFF tour - $15, $25 for fast pass.
    Cash only on site or buy tickets online. ATM available. Parking is free and located 1 block up at the Showcase Cinemas. Police will be on-site to cross you at Harrison Ave.
    MORE INFORMATION: Website | Facebook | (513) 445-9767

  • 2. Springboro Haunted Hayride and Black Bog Haunted Trail

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 2
    Source: Dayton Daily News

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Springboro Haunted Hayride and Black Bog Haunted Trail
    WHEN:
    Dusk Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 25-Oct. 31. Ticket office closes at 11:30 p.m.
    WHERE:
    Bull Run Farms, 6070 Springboro Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036
    COST:
    $12 hayride; $12 bog; $22 for both.
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (937) 748-2272

      

  • 3. Riverside Jaycees Haunted Castle of Carnage & Bloody Hollow

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 3
    Source: Dayton Daily News

    If you couldnt tell from the image above, the Riverside Haycees Haunted Castle of Carnage & Bloody Hallow will not be a walk in the park. Prepare to be spooked. 

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Riverside Jaycees Haunted Castle of Carnage & Bloody Hollow
    WHEN:
    WHERE:
    1213 Old Harshman Rd., Riverside, OH 45431
    COST:  
    $15 each
    $25 for VIP passes which allow you to jump the line and go through the haunts as many times as you can that night.
    Free parking.
    Kids matinee is $3 per person and a non-perishable food item gets you $1 off for the matinee.
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (937) 254-2576

     

  • 4. Dayton Scream Park

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 4
    Source: Facebook

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Dayton Scream Park
    WHEN:
    Open from dark until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays from September 18th – October 31st
    WHERE:
    4355 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45424
    COST:
    One haunted trail two haunted houses for $20.00 gets you into all three
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (937) 397-2273 

     

  • 5. Lewisburg Haunted Cave

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 5
    Source: Dayton Daily News

    It's exactly what it sounds like. The Lewisburg Cave is located 80 feet below ground in a limestone cave. It's really a haunted cave that is home to over 30,000 bats and is the world's longest haunted house and features 500 feet of haunted bridges.
    Want to go? 
    WHAT: The Lewisburg Haunted Cave
    WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31.
    WHERE: 4392 Swishers Mill Rd., Lewisburg, OH 45338
    COST: Adults $16, children (age 10 and under) $8. $1 off coupons available on website. Hayride $7. Cash only. ATM available on site.
    MORE INFORMATION: Website | Facebook 

     

  • 6. Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 6
    Source: Dayton Daily News

    Deadly. 

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride
    WHEN:
    Open from dusk-midnight every Friday and Saturday night from September 19-October 31
    Last bus leaves for the "Hollow" at 11:45 p.m.
    Terror in the Corn, Slaughter Hotel, and Nightmare Penitentiary will remain open until the last victim goes through
    Sunday, Oct. 18 from 7-10 p.m. will be a Special Extreme Blackout Night with Nightmare Penitentiary and Terror In The Corn operating in pitch black darkness
    WHERE:
    1261 W Dalton Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177
    COST:
    Haunted Hollow Ride $15
    Terror in the Corn $12
    Slaughter Hotel and Nightmare Penitentiary $10 each
    All 4 attractions for $25 per person
    Kids 5 and under free
    VIP tickets move you to the front of any line. VIP admission price for all 4 attractions is $37 per person. Cash only. ATM on site. Extreme Blackout tickets are $20 per person.
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (937) 382-6147

     

  • 7. Halloween Haunt Kings Island

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 7
    Source: Dayton Daily News

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
    WHEN:  
    Halloween Haunt runs Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m.-1 a.m., September 25-October 31. (Sept. 25 hours are 7 p.m.-1 a.m.)
    Snoopy's Halloween Party runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 3-Nov. 1
    WHERE: Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason, OH 45040
    COST:  
    Online pricing: Friday nights $29.99, Saturdays (all day and night) $39.99. See website for additional pricing details.
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (513) 754-5700

     

  • 8. Land of Illusion: Middletown Haunted Trail

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 8
    Source: Landofillusions.com

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Land of Illusion Middletown Haunted Trail
    WHEN:
    The park is open from Sept. 11-Nov. 1, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. and Sundays in October from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
    Tickets sold until 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat. and until 11 p.m. on Sun.
    The Middletown Haunted Trail and Zombie Sniper Patrol are closed on Sundays.
    WHERE:
    8762 Thomas Rd., Middletown, OH 45043
    COST:
    $34.99 on Fridays & Saturdays and $24.99 on Sundays
    Admission includes unlimited visits to attractions during hours of operation for date of ticket. Optional $15 Fast Pass gets you shorter lines on all features
    Zombie Sniper Patrol is $12.99 per ride with regular admission ticket. Sniper Patrol only is $23 per ride. Combo and group pricing available. Season passes available for $99
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (513) 423-9960

     

  • 9. Haunted Wagon Rides at Young’s Dairy

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 9
    Source: Facebook

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    T
    he Haunted Wagon Rides at Young’s Dairy
    WHEN:
    7:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 2-31
    WHERE:
    6880 Springfield Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    COST:
    $10 for adults and children ages 5 and older. Ages four and under are $4
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Website | Facebook | (937) 325-0629

     

  • 10. Haunted Garage - Tipp City

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 10
    Source: mysteriousmiamicounty.blogspot.com

    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    The Haunted Garage in Tipp City
    WHEN:
    6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday & Sunday from Oct. 2-31.
    WHERE:
    7373 Bard Road Tipp City, OH 45371
    COST:
    Donations for MS (multiple sclerosis) accepted & encouraged
    MORE INFORMATION:
    Facebook | (937) 667-0121

     

  • 11. Slash! Moraine

    Top 11 most horrifying trails , item 11
    Source: The examiner


    Want to go?
    WHAT:
    Slash! Moraine
    WHEN:
    8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 9-24.
    WHERE:
    3800 Main St., Moraine, OH 45439
    COST:
    $8. All ages are welcome, however ages 10 and under must be with an adult. $1 off coupon on website.
    MORE INFORMATION: Website | Facebook | (937) 535-1060 

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