Discover the 10 scariest haunted house experiences across the U.S. in 2019, guaranteed to give you the ultimate thrill this Halloween season.

2020 may have already brought plenty of fright, but for those still craving more fear and adrenaline, Halloween is the perfect time to dive into these spine-tingling haunted attractions.

Haunted houses have grown in popularity across the United States in recent years, delivering heart-pounding excitement and terrifying thrills for those brave enough to visit.

With so many terrifying choices, here are 10 of the top haunted houses to include in your spine-chilling travel plans for Halloween 2019.

Bates Motel

(Glen Mills, Pennsylvania): No reservations needed—just a steady dose of courage—to check into the infamous Bates Motel! If you don’t want to stay overnight, you can still experience a haunted hayride on the property or face off with vengeful scarecrows.

Bates Motel: 1835 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342; +1 610 459 0647

The Dent Schoolhouse

(Cincinnati, Ohio): Set in an actual former schoolhouse, this attraction’s terrifying lessons will make Edgar Allan Poe and his eerie ravens seem like child’s play.

The Dent Schoolhouse: 5963 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45248; +1 513 445 9767

Erebus

(Pontiac, Michigan): Known as a “four-story tower of terror,” Erebus is a half-mile maze of zombies, monsters, and a time-travel experiment gone horribly wrong. Located just outside Detroit.

Erebus: 18 S Perry St., Pontiac, MI 48342; +1 248 332 7884

Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror

(Las Vegas): What happens in Vegas might frighten, but this terrifying trio will truly haunt you: Castle Vamprye, Coven of 13, and Gates of Hell. Warning: This is your last chance to experience Castle Vampyre before it’s gone.

Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror: 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89147; +1 702 362 3327

Haunted Overload

(Lee, New Hampshire): Ever dreamed of seeing monsters roam a terrifying farm, where fear is harvested in abundance? Then make your way to one of New England’s most thrilling Halloween destinations.

Haunted Overload: 20 Orchard Way, Lee, NH 03861; +1 855 504 2868

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

(San Diego): Embark on a terrifying mile-long journey through a “grove of twisted pines and gnarled oaks,” where dark secrets and gruesome surprises lurk. But before you even step into the woods, you’ll first need to navigate a wicked maze—rumor has it that Michael Myers is lurking there.

Haunted Trail of Balboa Park: Balboa Drive and Juniper Road, San Diego, CA 92101; +1 619 696 7227

Netherworld Haunted House

(Stone Mountain, Georgia): A staple of the Deep South, this classic attraction has been sending shivers down spines for years. Experience two terrifying themed events: Night of the Gorgon and Cold Blooded.

Netherworld Haunted House: 2076 W. Park Place Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Scared by the Sound

(Rye, New York): The cheerful sounds of children playing at Playland Park are replaced by spine-chilling shrieks, howls, and screams every Halloween season. Brave your way through an indoor haunted house and an outdoor cemetery.

Scared by the Sound (at Playland Park): 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580; +1 914 813 7010

Screamtown

(Chaska, Minnesota): Located just outside of Minneapolis, Scream Town boasts seven terrifying attractions, including the “Ludicrous Labyrinth,” “Oak Blood Forest,” and “Circus Asylum.”

Scream Town: 7410 US-212, Chaska, MN 55318; +1 888 317 7308

The 13th Gate

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana): Louisiana certainly knows how to deliver a fright (you’ve seen “True Blood,” right?). Here, you’ll face iron-hot pokers, snake-infested swamp pools, mad scientists, and a terrifying “Carnevil” that’s not for the faint of heart.

The 13th Gate: 832 St Philip St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; +1 225 389 1313

Bonus attractions

Can’t make it to any of the haunted spots listed above? Here are a few more spine-chilling suggestions that might be closer to home.

– Bennett’s Curse: 7875 Eastpoint Mall, Baltimore, MD 21224; +1 410 322 7332

– The Darkness: 1525 South 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

– The Disturbance (created by The Haunted Hotel): 1288 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA; +1 619 696 7227

– Hundred Acres Manor: 1 100 Acres Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102; +1 412 851 4286

– Nashville Nightmare: 1016 Madison Square, Madison, TN 37115; +1 615 933 5377

– Thrillvania: 2330 County Road 138, Terrell, TX 75161; +1 972 524 2868

– Woods of Terror: 5601 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27455; +1 336 643 3558