Boo! Get Scared in Houston this Halloween

Jason. Freddy. Chucky. Hannibal. If you know who these infamous characters are by first name only, chances are you like horror movies and all things scary. It’s safe to assume, then, that you’re a fan of the month of October and the entire Spooky Season culminating with the arrival of Halloween on October 31. From dressing up to visiting haunted houses and everything in between, there is definitely something fun- and creepy!- about October and especially in Houston.

Haunted houses, a fall staple, range from mild to terrifying and can be located all around the US. They usually open their doors in late September and shutter them on Halloween, another spooky season come and gone. For those who love the heart-pounding, nightmare-inducing terrors that accompany some of the best haunted houses around the country, you’re in for a treat in Houston. H-Town has a plethora of terrifying haunted houses that will keep you up for days. If you can’t wait to have the living daylights scared right out you, add these Houston-area haunted houses to your list of spots you can’t miss this October. Happy Haunting! 

Must-visit haunted houses in the Houston area for 2024

• 13th Floor, Houston– Rated one of the top haunted houses in the US by USA Today, 13th Floor Haunted House is the stuff nightmares are made of. Not recommended for kids younger than 12, 13th Floor is truly a spooky destination, complete with a haunted house, bar for guests 21 and over, mini escape games and a zombie apocalypse live game featuring jelly ball shooters. Not for the faint of heart, 13th Floor will scare you out of your mind. Enter if you dare! 

• Phobia Haunted Houses, Kemah Boardwalk and Houston– With 10 total haunts across 2 locations, visitors have multiple chances to get horrifically scared at Phobia Haunted Houses. With haunted attractions like Dawn of the Machine, Mind Control and Clown Mania, it’s obvious visitors are in for a scary good time. Open weekends through October, Phobia Haunted Houses are a spooky treat for those who aren’t afraid of the dark. 

• Terror Dome, Houston– More than just a haunted house, Terror Dome is a true spooky experience for all. With loads of creepy activities, including paintball, ax throwing, selfie areas and escape room, this spot is a true destination for spine-tingling fun. Open rain or shine, this is a great spot to visit with friends and family who love to scream in terror and go back for more. 

• Purgatory Scream Park, Kingwood– More than 27,000 square feet of terror await the victims of this truly horrifying haunted house. Open in September and October, Purgatory offers four terrifying realms for victims to enter at their own risk. You’ll scream. You’ll run. You’ll do anything to escape the bone-chilling excitement awaiting visitors at this northeast Houston-area scream park. 

• Creepy Hollow Haunted House, Rosharon– Located about 25 minutes south of Houston, Creepy Hollow Haunted House claims to be the scariest haunted house in Texas. Guess you’ll have to go and see if that’s the truth… With three haunted attractions, multiple spooky shows, macabre games and lots of food and drink, this spot is a creepy destination unto itself. Visitors beware! 

It’s truly the spookiest time of the year! 

Houston-area lodging

If you’re looking to get your spooky on for multiple nights this Halloween season in Houston, you’ll need a place to attempt to sleep after you’ve been scared out of your mind. You’ll want a comfortable spot like Houston East RV Park. Located on Houston’s east side in Baytown, Houston East RV has a plethora of amenities to keep you comfortable during your stay, even if you can’t sleep after all the horror you’ve experienced at local haunted attractions. Featuring a pool, a fitness room, arcade games, free WiFi and more, Houston East RV is a great spot to book a quick getaway this Spooky Season.