4 Frightening Attractions You Can’t Miss This October in Philly

Lily Winn
All Things Philly
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2 min readDec 11, 2017

Terror Behind The Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary

Through November 11, you can visit this abandoned prison and test your nerves. This attraction offers six high-startle individual events all included in one price. Every night there is over 200 performers that are prepared to give you the worst fright you’ve ever had. They even give you the option of wearing a glow stick that allows performers to separate you from your group. Tickets start at $25, and are available online for a discounted price.

The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride

Through October 31, you can visit one of America’s scariest haunts, according to the Travel Channel. Attraction at Bate’s Motel include the Haunted Hayride, Bates Motel, and Revenge of the Scarecrows Haunted Trail. This attraction takes Halloween to a whole other level, don’t miss out.

Pennhurst Asylum

Through November 4, you can visit this abandoned Asylum that some say is actually haunted. Attractions including the Dungeon of the Lost Souls, this experience includes illusions, CGI special effects, and animatronics. There is also a hospital themed walk through of the asylum that contains actual items that were found in this creepy asylum prior to its opening. Tickets start at $35 and are available for a lower price if purchased in a group.

The Valley of Fear

With four heart pounding attractions, The Valley for Fear is Bucks County’s scariest haunted attraction. Whether you choose the Haunted Hayride, that even goes through a so-called haunted graveyard, the Zombie Maze, the Haunted Forest Walk, or the Zombie escape, you won’t leave disappointed. Tickets start at $15 and are available to purchase online.

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Lily Winn
All Things Philly

Digital Communications Major at Chestnut Hill College