Terrifying Detroit-area haunted houses and spooky trails to freak you out this fall

By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 11:21 am

While some enjoy the colorful leaves, cozy scarves, and pumpkin-flavored everything, others are seeking something spookier this fall. If Halloween is your favorite season, here are some of the Detroit area's scariest haunted houses and trails. Enter if you dare!

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Exit 13 Haunted House

6069 N. Saginaw St., Mount Morris; exit13hauntedhouse.com
Take Exit 13 for an adrenaline rush of fear and excitement. With incredible make-up effects and visuals, this haunt promises to be worth the drive. Runs Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 27-29, Oct. 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 30-31, Nov. 1-2; Sunday-Thursday, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Halloween 9p.m.-?; Tickets $27+.

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Awaken Haunted Attraction

4760 Churchill Rd., Leslie; 517-878-3030; awakenhaunt.com
With movie-set quality props and effects, Awaken is not for the faint of heart. If you’re bold enough, head out for the thrill of a lifetime. Runs Sept. 13-14, 21, 28, Oct. 4-5, 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, 30-31, Nov. 1-2, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.; Tickets $22+.

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Azra: Chamber of Horrors

31401 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 734-718-0088; azrahaunt.com
Voted the No. 1 haunt in Michigan, and among the top 20 in the nation, Azra is sure to send even the strongest patron running for the hills. Wander through the maze-like chambers as the terror escalates with each room. Runs Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5, 10-13, 16-20, 23-31; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight, Sunday-Thursday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Tickets $25+.

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Bates Haunted Sawmill

7240 State Rd., Millington; 989-860-5257.
Long ago a fire burned down William Bates’ sawmill. There were no survivors except Bates… due to his consumption of human flesh! Runs Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov. 1-2, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Tickets $12+.

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Blake's Big Apple Haunted Attractions

71485 N. Ave, Armada; 586-784-9710; hauntedblakes.com
Four separate haunted attractions to get your blood pumping. If you’re tired of running, pick up a paintball gun and fight back against the zombie hordes! Runs Sept. 27-29, Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27; Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Tickets for single attractions start at $11.50, combo packages start at $20.95.

Photo via Blake Farms / Facebook

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Challenges East Lansing Adventure Rooms

3044 E. Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing; 517-679-0111; challengeseastlansing.com
With escalating terrors and adrenaline rushes, enjoy these Lansing-based adventure rooms for every thrill-seeker. Runs seven days a week, Monday through Thursday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.- 12 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-8 p.m.; Tickets $25+.

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DarkSyde Acres

11375 Rowe Rd., Jonesville; 517-549-5100; darksydeacres.com
Hand-built sets and over 70,000 acres of terror make set this attraction apart. DarkSyde Acres is one of the largest and most popular haunted experiences for residents of the tri-state area! Just don’t plan on sleeping that night. Runs Sept. 7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 25-27, 31, Nov. 1-2; 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m.; Tickets 22+.

Photo via Darksyde Acres Haunted House / Facebook

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Edson Incident

USS Edson, 1680 Martin St., Bay City; edsonincident.com
Featured on an old Vietnam-era ship: the USS Edson, there is plenty of gruesome history and ghosts for five decks of terror. For the brave: a blackout experience where your only light is a small flashlight to guide you. Runs Sept. 20-21, 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-27, Nov. 1-2; Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 8 p.m.; Tickets $15+.

Photo via The Edson Incident / Facebook

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Erebus Escape

34 Oakland Ave., Pontiac; 428-791-7160; erebusescape.com
Think you can escape before your fears get the best of you? Take your chance at Erebus for a thrilling time. Runs every Wednesday through Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.- 11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.- 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.- 10 p.m.; Tickets $28.

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Erebus Haunted Attraction

18 S. Perry St., Pontiac; 248-332-7884; hauntedpontiac.com
Get ready to be chased, bit, and even buried alive! With state-of-the-art effects, Erebus will bring you a night you’ll never forget, even if you wish you could… Runs Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 16-20, 22-31, Nov. 1-2; Monday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Tickets $20+.

Photo via Erebus Haunted Attraction / Facebook

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Escape Room Novi

44325 W. 12 Mile Rd. Suite H-175, Novi; 248-308-2500; escaperoomnovi.com
Make sure you’re ready for terror before the door locks. This escape room is not for the faint of heart! Runs seven days a week, Sunday through Thursday 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets: $25+.

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Haunted Farm of Terror

28405 26 Mile Rd., Lenox Twp.; 586-203-7222; hauntedfarmofterror.com
Enjoy scary movies playing on the side of the barn, the treats at Road Kill Cafe, and a totally-safe-not-scary-at-all hayride, voted most intense in Michigan! But be careful, the Alongi family farm has a reputation in the area for the strange experiments on the soil, and all the people who go missing there… Runs Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Nov. 1-2; September Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m., October Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m., October Sunday, 6:30 p.m.- 11:00 p.m; Tickets $17+.

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The Haunted Forest

7553 Meadow Brook Rd., 248-759-5222; gohauntedforest.com
Is being terrified by ghouls not frightening enough? Add in climbing and zip lining! Runs Sept. 27-29, Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sept. 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., October 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Tickets $14.

Photo via Treerunner Adventure Park at Oakland University / Facebook

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The Haunted Funeral Home

3880 Inkster Rd., Inkster; 734-833-7880
Make sure to wear black, because this haunted house is a funeral home! Enjoy the twisted experience of the recently deceased returning for a night of terror. Runs Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-27, 31, Nov. 1-2; Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. - 12 a.m., Sunday-Tuesday, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Halloween 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tickets $15.

Photo via The Haunted Funeral Home / Facebook

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Haunted Garage

19520 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms; 313-407-7979; hauntedgarageproductions.com
Run by a retired elementary school teacher, Haunted Garage serves up terror for all ages. Any avid lovers of Halloween will want to see the decades of memorabilia on-site, and the fear it inspires. Runs Oct. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27; 6 p.m.-9 p.m; Tickets $13.

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Haunted Mill

450 Water St., Portland, MI, 48875; 517-743-1830.
Set up by volunteers, the Haunted Mill is guaranteed terror for any and all visitors. Runs Oct. 19-20, 26-27, Saturday 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Tickets $5.

Photo via Friends of the Red Mill / Facebook

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Haunting in Irish Hills

7203 U.S. Hwy 12, Onsted; 419-654-5799
You’ll need the luck o’ the Irish to survive the haunted hills! Full of tricks and terror, make sure to pack your Lucky Charms! Runs Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 30-31, Nov. 1-2, Dusk- 11 p.m.; Tickets $10+.

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Hush Haunted Attraction

37550 Cherry Rd., Westland; 734-502-6026; hushhaunt.com
Hush features three terrifying adventures. A haunted mine shaft, a coven of witches, and a manor with a dark history all offer a memorable experience for thrillseekers. Runs Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 23-31, Nov. 1-2; September Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.-10 p.m., October Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.-12 a.m., Halloween 7 p.m-12 a.m., Nov. 1-2 7 p.m.-12 a.m., all other dates 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Tickets $24.99+.

Photo via Hush Haunted Attraction / Facebook

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Jackson’s Underworld

1318 Wildwood Ave., Jackson; 517-936-5834; jxunderworld.com
A four-story extreme haunted house of terror and infamy. Run for your life at Jackson’s Underworld! Runs Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-31, Nov. 1-2; Thursday and Sunday 7 p.m -11 p.m., Sept. Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.-1 a.m, Oct. 4-5 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Nov. 1-2 7 p.m.-1 a.m., all other dates 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Tickets $20+.

Photo via Jackson’s Underworld / Facebook

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Morrow Road Haunted Trail

1890 S Bartlett Rd., St Clair; 586-255-6036; morrowroad.com
Dare to walk a mile on this haunted trail? Morrow Road also offers a ride for thrill-seekers. Runs Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov. 1-2, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tickets $22+.

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