Here are the best scares near Pittsburgh
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Halloween's weeks away, but haunted houses are already dishing out the jump scares.
Why it matters: Southwestern Pennsylvania is a haunt-lover's dream, with dozens of scare attractions.
- A rural backdrop and rich horror heritage set the stage for scare attractions with high-caliber production.
Here are some of the region's must-visit spooky spots open this year.
⚰️ Hundred Acres Manor: Pittsburgh's largest haunted house packs five themed attractions with special effects, plus a beer lounge, escape room and maze.
- When: Open through Nov. 2. Full schedule.
- Where: 1 Hundred Acres Dr., South Park Twp.
- Cost: Tickets start at $30. Sold on site and online.
🏰 Castle Blood: Housed in a century-old funeral home, Castle Blood touts theatrical performances, elaborate sets and interactive challenges.
- When: Open now through Nov. 1. Full schedule.
- Where: 100 Schoonmaker Ave., Monessen, Westmoreland County
- Cost: Tickets start at $25 for evening tours. Sold on site and online.
👹 Demon House: This classic haunted house experience has deep lore, rounded out with outdoor horror films, fire pits, concessions and merch.
- When: Open now through Nov. 2. Full schedule.
- Where: 417 Coyle Curtain Road, Carroll Twp., Washington County
- Cost: Tickets start at 25; $20 on Sundays. Sold on site.
⛏️ The Haunted Mine: Descend hundreds of feet into the narrow, dreary passages of Tour-Ed Mine and Museum — a 19th-century coal mine where restless souls are said to roam.
- When: Open now through Nov. 2. Full schedule.
- Where: 748 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum
- Cost: Tickets are $25; $20 on Sundays. Sold on site.
🧟 Zombies of the Corn: Blast real zombies with paintballs from rolling wagons at Three Rivers Paintball Park, hear chilling ghost stories, watch outdoor movies and gather around bonfires.
- When: Open now through Nov. 1. Full schedule.
- Where: 282 Rochester Road, New Sewickley Twp., Beaver County
- Cost: Tickets start at $35. Timed ticketing is required for paintball (online tickets are encouraged).
🔮 Haunted Hill View Manor: This former nursing home is considered one of Pennsylvania's most haunted sites. Year-round tours blend ghost stories with history, while Halloween features Scare Manor, a haunted house and a grass maze.
- When: Scare Manor is open through Nov. 1. Full schedule.
- Where: 2801 Ellwood Road, Shenango Twp., Lawrence County
- Cost: Tickets start at $22. Sold on site and online; online tickets are encouraged.
🪚 Lonesome Valley Farms: Find a double dose of farmhouse scares reminiscent of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," plus a massive, kid-friendly corn maze and more.
- When: Open now through Nov. 1. Full schedule.
- Where: 180 Fairgrounds Road, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County
- Cost: Tickets start at $30. Sold on site, cash only.
The bottom line: Beyond haunted houses, the season serves up spooky cocktail bars, mini golf, late-night horror flicks, eerie film locations, menacing markets, and more near Pittsburgh.