The Best West Michigan Spooky Season Attractions
Are you the type to start decorating for Halloween when you still need to apply sunscreen? We say NO shame in your haunted game! In fact – we ENCOURAGE haunted games!
Wander West Michigan has your back while you walk through the best spooky destinations and attractions that West Michigan has to offer. Gather your friends, a change of pants, and a camera to capture all of the memorable moments you’re SURE to have on these West Michigan spooky tourist attractions. From haunted manors to ghost hunter societies, we’ve got something for every spooky pal.
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New Salem Corn Maze
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping adventure around every bend! No matter the path you select, you’re in for a thrilling experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Enter the Witches Woods and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the mysterious unknown as you choose between different paths. The Haunted Corn Maze will put your skills to the test as you navigate its twists and turns in its “Haunted Corn Maze Challenge”. The air will be filled with excitement and suspense as you work to escape the eerie atmosphere. Get ready to catch your breath and conquer the maze as the bravest maze runner!
Family Friendly Option: Join them during the day for a range of family-friendly activities. Their Daytime Corn Maze offers a delightful escape suitable for all ages. New Salem has designed a haven of family-oriented enjoyment, promising smiles and laughter for everyone – even for those who need less spook!
Nightmare Realm
Enter Michigan’s very own Nightmare Realm, where your deepest fears come to life. This haunted attraction is a chilling journey through scenes of horror and despair, each designed to immerse you in a living nightmare. The detailed sets and skilled actors make for a realistic and terrifying experience that will leave you breathless. If you think you can handle the fear, The Nightmare Realm is waiting.
Haunted Musical Hayride (Family Friendly)
Embark on an extraordinary, family-friendly Halloween adventure at the Michigan Haunted Musical! There are several musical haunted guides, each with their own station, at the helm of their magical locomotives that you will travel on, all adorned with meticulously restored antique steam whistles. These very whistles have echoed across American railways for decades, setting the stage for an enchanting journey into the unknown.
As you step onto the magickal locomotive, they’ll sweep you into the haunted musical world, where each note carries you through its three mesmerizing sets. Prepare to be spellbound by the spine-tingling melodies that accompany your journey. *guaranteed fun and friendly via the website!
Bonus: Troll Awakening
One of the largest trees in Michigan is home to one of the most treacherous trolls in history. Bound by a spell to sleep until a certain spell-breaking ritual is completed, a 14ft sleeping giant is the co-star to a tap dancer and pianist. The night might get wild as the duo accidentally awakens this amazing giant!
Erebus Haunted Attraction
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of heart-pounding terror and excitement as you step into Erebus, the towering four-story haunted house attraction nestled in the heart of Downtown Pontiac, MI. This haunted masterpiece isn’t just a house; it’s an experience that blends spine-tingling anticipation, uproarious laughter, and blood-curdling screams. Prepare to encounter state-of-the-art Hollywood special effects that will bite, grab, and attack you, blurring the lines between reality and horror. Can you and your friends brave over half a mile of indoor terror in one of the world’s largest haunted attractions? Gather your courage, embrace the unknown, and step into a night you’ll never forget at Erebus!
Bonus: Erebus Walk-Through Documentary
Behind the scenes walk-through tour of Erebus Haunted Attraction. With over 40 flat screen TV’s sharing with you our history, innovation, and passion.
See how they did it, why they built it, and what’s to come!
HUSH Haunted Attraction
Hush Haunted Attraction offers a unique, story-driven experience that pulls you into a world of horror from the moment you step inside. With Hollywood-level production, Hush features elaborate sets, intense actors, and heart-stopping scares that will leave you trembling. Each year brings new nightmares, making it a must-visit for horror fans looking for something fresh and frightening.
Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters Society Public Investigations
Do you have a REAL haunting or do you want to know more about how to be involved with ghost hunting? For the seasoned paranormal fan, this paranormal investigation team is for you. Not only do they help the innocent victims of hauntings around west Michigan BUT – they also have two ghost tour options!
Ghost Tours: Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids: Both of these tours are haunted history and take about 2 hours to complete on foot. They are completely outdoors, so plan accordingly!
“The Haunt” Grand Rapids
This halloween scare classic has been going strong for twenty years! The Haunt features 5 uniquely bone-chilling tales that you receive upon purchase of a ticket. The five attractions this year are: Malice in Wonderland, Aberration, Forsaken, Tinkles Torment, and Frenzy Circus. You can find the descriptions of each attraction here. Please be aware this is NOT for beginners! While it is wheelchair accessible, there are lots of moving floors, strobe lights and intensely scary actors and sets – so enter at your own risk!
Or do you DARE?
AWAKEN Haunted Attraction
Looking for a spine-chilling adventure? Awaken Haunted Attraction offers a movie-like experience with four terrifying attractions rolled into one. Start your journey in the original Awaken, then navigate through the mind-bending Terror-Phobia 3D maze, escape the relentless Forgotten ones in a disorienting pallet maze, and brave the eerie abandoned village of Tenebrous. Each twist and turn is packed with heart-pounding scares and unforgettable scenes. Dare to face your fears? Grab a friend—you’ll need one.
Tickets and 2024 schedule available at their website.
Darksyde Acres Haunted House and Attractions
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind ghostly experience this Halloween 2023 season? Tired of spending time and money on attractions that don’t REALLY scare you enough? Look no further! Hidden away in rural southern Michigan is your one-stop shop for a scary good time! Darksyde Acres has proudly scared residents of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois for 17 years, along with guests from 39 other states and 21 different countries.
Located just off of US 12 at 11375 Rowe Rd in Jonesville, MI, Darksyde Acres offers 5 EXTREME haunted houses with no animatronic characters and unique, hand-built sets that cater to all ages and fears of all kinds. With over 70,000 square feet of attraction, Darksyde Acres is one of the largest haunts in the tri-state area. It’s guaranteed that you will get more scares for your dollar at every turn.
Click the above link for tickets, schedules and more information!
Deranged Haunt
Hidden deep in the forest, a town once promised to revolutionize life with its cutting-edge attractions. From ice cream shops and theaters to arcades and Camp Zika, The District was supposed to be the city’s savior. But the developers vanished, leaving behind unfinished projects and strange disappearances.
One man saw it coming. Known for his wild theories—involving 2Pac, Kurt Cobain and the moon being flat—he was oddly right about the developers using shady deals to dump toxic waste into Lake Zika. Determined to uncover the truth, he ventured into the woods, believing a remote cabin held all the answers. He never returned.
Will you dare to follow his path and uncover the secrets? Or will you disappear like the others?
Get tickets starting at just $15 on DerangedHaunt.com!
Erebus Haunted Attraction
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of heart-pounding terror and excitement as you step into Erebus, the towering four-story haunted house attraction nestled in the heart of Downtown Pontiac, MI. This haunted masterpiece isn’t just a house; it’s an experience that blends spine-tingling anticipation, uproarious laughter, and blood-curdling screams. Prepare to encounter state-of-the-art Hollywood special effects that will bite, grab, and attack you, blurring the lines between reality and horror. Can you and your friends brave over half a mile of indoor terror in one of the world’s largest haunted attractions? Gather your courage, embrace the unknown, and step into a night you’ll never forget at Erebus!
Bonus: Erebus Walk-Through Documentary
Behind the scenes walk-through tour of Erebus Haunted Attraction. With over 40 flat screen TV’s sharing with you our history, innovation, and passion. See how they did it, why they built it, and what’s to come!
Moonlight Manor GR
Face your fears as you wind your way through this haunted attraction, dodging Scareactor hordes and unraveling the mysteries of its chilling corridors. Paranoia and terror will keep you company, driving you forward through Moonlight Manor’s haunted house in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Don’t miss the chance to confront your deepest nightmares!
Will YOU dare to face the Moonlit Manor?
The Lore:
“Moonlight Manor Theater had been the 1925 height of Vaudeville entertainment. The golden accouterments of the Theater catered to the upper echelon of society. Only the best entertainers in the world were booked to play the Moonlight Manor Theater. If your act was booked to play the Moonlight Manor Theater then you knew you had finally “hit the Big Time.” Nothing but the Best was good enough for Moonlight Manor patrons……
Then cinema, radio and television began to eat their way into the market. There was no room for “live” entertainment and fewer and fewer dollars were being spent on it. Live entertainment was too expensive and less exciting than the new entertainment mediums. Vaudeville houses began to close by the dozens. Moonlight Manor Theater was no exception. In 1930 the Theater closed its doors after it’s last show.
In 1940 the Theater was scheduled for demolition. But when the demolition crews arrived to begin the work, they swore that they saw ghostly apparitions inside the building and unexplainable deeds taking place. They left never to return.
The Theater has stood there ever since.”
Niles Scream Park
Board the historic USS Edson and prepare for The Edson Incident, a naval nightmare like no other. This haunted attraction takes place on a real Navy destroyer, where the ghostly remnants of the past come alive to torment those who dare enter. With narrow corridors and dark, eerie spaces, every turn could be your last. It’s an immersive, spine-tingling experience that’s perfect for those looking for a unique scare.
Rotten Manor
Rotten Manor is a hauntingly detailed experience that will transport you into a world of gothic horror. Featuring a towering manor and an eerie forest, this attraction is renowned for its immersive environments and terrifying actors. Each room in the manor holds a new terror, while the forest outside promises no safe escape. It’s a place where nightmares feel all too real.
The Scream Machine
The Scream Machine is a high-octane haunted house that will push your fear limits to the edge. Featuring a mix of intense live actors, gruesome scenes, and mind-bending effects, this attraction is designed to make your skin crawl. Each room offers a new horror, and just when you think it’s over, the terror cranks up a notch. If you’re a thrill-seeker looking for a fright-filled night, The Scream Machine is your destination.
Eloise Asylum
Step into one of Michigan’s most haunted locations—Eloise Asylum. This historic site blends real-life horrors with cinematic thrills, leading you through twisted corridors where the spirits of former patients may still linger. The atmosphere is thick with tension, making every shadow and whisper a potential threat. For the brave, Eloise offers an unforgettable, pulse-pounding experience that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters Society Public Investigations
Do you have a REAL haunting or do you want to know more about how to be involved with ghost hunting? For the seasoned paranormal fan, this paranormal investigation team is for you. Not only do they help the innocent victims of hauntings around west Michigan BUT – they also have two ghost tour options!
Ghost Tours: Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids
Both of these tours are haunted history and take about 2 hours to complete on foot. They are completely outdoors, so plan accordingly!
A Bit Farther North…
The Haunts of Makinac (Haunted Tours & More)
Get ready for a spook-tacular time as a guest on the famously known Haunted History Tours! Get ready to dive into the world of the unknown, but don’t worry, it’s all in good fun. These tours are a blend of entertainment and education – the perfect combo! Choose from the Nightly Tours for some after-dark spooks, the Group Rates if you’re rolling deep, or even the Pet-Friendly Tours for a four-legged adventure. And guess what? Kids under 7 get to join the fun for free!
Locations: Tours start in the Courtyard of the Lilac Tree Hotel. So grab your scooby snacks, your crew and get ready to uncover some seriously cool mysteries! Click the link above for tickets and more information.
Bonus Unique Tours:
Make sure you look the part!
Other West Michigan Fall Fun
Fall Things to do in Grand Rapids
Apple Orchards and Donuts in West Michigan
West Michigan Trick or Treating
West Michigan Cider Trail
Fun things to do with Kids
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