There are Kentuckians that love a good scare, be it in a zombie shoot out, a haunted facility, or a nightmarish fairytale forest. Thrill seekers are seldom disappointed thanks to the abundance of frightening attractions available across the state. There are historically accurate haunts that will give you chills, and manmade attractions to give you thrills. Just pay close attention to the age limitations, as some are very intense and not appropriate for young children.
Here are 10 spooky attractions that will encourage a scream in Kentucky:
- Iroquois Park Jack o Lantern Spectacular
Jackolantern Louisville If you are fond of unique pumpkin carvings, you’ll want to visit the Iroquois Park Jack o Lantern Spectacular, at 5216 New Cut Road in Louisville. This is one that is fun for any age, as it’s all about the creative carvings that can be made from pumpkins. Visitors will walk around ¼ a mile and see over 5000 well carved and brightly lit pumpkin creations.
- The Devils Attic
KHH This classic haunt with a new twist is actually located in Old Louisville, at 647 W. Hills Street. This area is the largest Victorian neighborhood in the world, and considered one of America’s most haunted cities. This haunt is considered very scary, and anyone age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Evil Lake Haunted House and Freak Show
Evil Lake This haunted attraction is located on 1006 Eagle Lake Drive in Lawrenceburg. Thrill seekers will find over 4000 square feet of dark and creepy, with something to fulfill any fright one might desire.
- Nightmare Forest
Nightmare Forest This haunt has been around for over a decade and still stimulates the screams at 850 Otter Creek Park Road in Brandenburg. Scare seekers will find a bombardment of things that go bump in the night. Likely, visitors will find more than they bargained for. This tree lined tradition is a thrill walk you won’t want to miss.
- Asylum Haunted Scream Park
Asylum Haunted Scream Park Once you reach 3101 Pond Station Road in Louisville, prepare to feel fear, a variety of fear. You have not one, but five different fright fest attractions spread out over 40 acres. Scare enthusiasts can choose one, or all of the following; Darkness Falls on the Asylum, Breaking News, Zombie City, Carnivale of Lost Souls, and Xterminate Zalien Attack.
- Grim Trails
Grim Tales
Grim Tales This outside attraction at 12009 Rehl Road in Jeffersontown takes participants down a dark fairy tale rabbit hole, of sorts. This haunt is so extreme it’s advertised as NOT for the faint of heart. Seriously, those with an actual heart condition, the pregnant, nor those with a weak bladder shouldn’t attend this haunted attraction. Bestial Bunnies, clowns, and other strange beings will be looking for you…
- USS Nightmare
USS Nightmare Located at 101 Riverboat Row in Newport, this unique haunted attraction offers a historic theme. Built in 1934, this is a Marine Corp of Engineer creation that once dredged up and down the river. One fatal day, the boat broke loose, causing havoc and death for miles. Visitors will meet the crew and many victims of that fated drift, for a historical scare that is worth the trip.
- Skeleton’s Lair
Skeleton’s Lair This is another haunt that offers a variety of attractions within its boundaries at 48 Lockets Dream in Settle. It offers a Gold City Ghostride, Haunted Woods, skeletal vision 3D, and the brand new Doom’s Day Doll Factory. This year’s theme is Faces of horror, with the renowned Tom Morga, who played Jason, Michael Myers, and Leatherface appearing on October 23rd and 24th.
- The 7th Street Haunt
7th Street Haunt
7th Street Haunt This 25,000 square foot haunt is located at 2900 Seventh Street Road in one of the older, industrialized parts of Louisville. The area has been home to traumatic tales over the years, making it perfect for a quality haunted attraction. There are 2 different haunts here, and the creators have more than 30 years experience in the haunting industry. That means, you’ll fear the evil within. Don’t be fooled because the man with the chainsaw looks so serene… They have a whole clown car worth of clowns.
- Waverly Hills Sanitorium Death Tunnel
Aaron Vowels
Aaron Vowels Waverly has been on a variety of paranormal shows, the subject of several documentaries, movies, and receives an unusually large amount of media in general. Why? Because it has earned the reputation of being one of the most haunted facilities around the world, with a multitude of deaths and suicides attributed to the property. Tours are available which include the renowned Death Tunnel, where the dead were carted out for transfer. You can even make arrangements to spend the night, but rumor has it, the owners will be making it a hotel at some point in the future.
For a look at most of Kentucky’s haunted attractions, check out Kentucky Haunted Houses, as not everyone likes the same type of scare. Thankfully the Bluegrass State offers a variety of fright night thrills, with quite a few being more adult oriented activities. There are haunts for kids and teens as well, so finding frights is not limited to adults. Have you checked out any of the haunts above? If so, or if not, what haunted attractions would you recommend for other fear seekers?
Jackolantern Louisville
If you are fond of unique pumpkin carvings, you’ll want to visit the Iroquois Park Jack o Lantern Spectacular, at 5216 New Cut Road in Louisville. This is one that is fun for any age, as it’s all about the creative carvings that can be made from pumpkins. Visitors will walk around ¼ a mile and see over 5000 well carved and brightly lit pumpkin creations.
KHH
This classic haunt with a new twist is actually located in Old Louisville, at 647 W. Hills Street. This area is the largest Victorian neighborhood in the world, and considered one of America’s most haunted cities. This haunt is considered very scary, and anyone age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Evil Lake
This haunted attraction is located on 1006 Eagle Lake Drive in Lawrenceburg. Thrill seekers will find over 4000 square feet of dark and creepy, with something to fulfill any fright one might desire.
Nightmare Forest
This haunt has been around for over a decade and still stimulates the screams at 850 Otter Creek Park Road in Brandenburg. Scare seekers will find a bombardment of things that go bump in the night. Likely, visitors will find more than they bargained for. This tree lined tradition is a thrill walk you won’t want to miss.
Asylum Haunted Scream Park
Once you reach 3101 Pond Station Road in Louisville, prepare to feel fear, a variety of fear. You have not one, but five different fright fest attractions spread out over 40 acres. Scare enthusiasts can choose one, or all of the following; Darkness Falls on the Asylum, Breaking News, Zombie City, Carnivale of Lost Souls, and Xterminate Zalien Attack.
Grim Tales
This outside attraction at 12009 Rehl Road in Jeffersontown takes participants down a dark fairy tale rabbit hole, of sorts. This haunt is so extreme it’s advertised as NOT for the faint of heart. Seriously, those with an actual heart condition, the pregnant, nor those with a weak bladder shouldn’t attend this haunted attraction. Bestial Bunnies, clowns, and other strange beings will be looking for you…
USS Nightmare
Located at 101 Riverboat Row in Newport, this unique haunted attraction offers a historic theme. Built in 1934, this is a Marine Corp of Engineer creation that once dredged up and down the river. One fatal day, the boat broke loose, causing havoc and death for miles. Visitors will meet the crew and many victims of that fated drift, for a historical scare that is worth the trip.
Skeleton’s Lair
This is another haunt that offers a variety of attractions within its boundaries at 48 Lockets Dream in Settle. It offers a Gold City Ghostride, Haunted Woods, skeletal vision 3D, and the brand new Doom’s Day Doll Factory. This year’s theme is Faces of horror, with the renowned Tom Morga, who played Jason, Michael Myers, and Leatherface appearing on October 23rd and 24th.
7th Street Haunt
This 25,000 square foot haunt is located at 2900 Seventh Street Road in one of the older, industrialized parts of Louisville. The area has been home to traumatic tales over the years, making it perfect for a quality haunted attraction. There are 2 different haunts here, and the creators have more than 30 years experience in the haunting industry. That means, you’ll fear the evil within. Don’t be fooled because the man with the chainsaw looks so serene… They have a whole clown car worth of clowns.
Aaron Vowels
Waverly has been on a variety of paranormal shows, the subject of several documentaries, movies, and receives an unusually large amount of media in general. Why? Because it has earned the reputation of being one of the most haunted facilities around the world, with a multitude of deaths and suicides attributed to the property. Tours are available which include the renowned Death Tunnel, where the dead were carted out for transfer. You can even make arrangements to spend the night, but rumor has it, the owners will be making it a hotel at some point in the future.
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