14 Best Haunted Houses in Ohio With Scares for All Ages

This haunted attraction located in an eerie industrial space takes fear seriously. Designed for maximum terror, it features creatures, freak effects, and lights designed to disorient.

For customers traveling in groups, room blocks are available at nearby hotels offering special rates. Hotel partners like the newly renovated Hampton Inn offer discounted hotel rates.

Saturday nights are the busiest, so arrive early and head straight to the box office.

This scream park features the new Fearanoia and Skittlez Fun House attractions. It offers carnival rides, games, and other immersive experiences on site.

Parking is free, and guests are encouraged to purchase in advance to skip the line.

Spread across multiple stories, this haunted house combines science, horror, and a cast of professional scare actors with impressive costumes and makeup. Each floor tells a different story, from ghostly students to experiments gone wrong.

Guests are advised to purchase tickets in advance for busy Friday or Saturday nights to guarantee entry.

This backwoods horror show is not for the faint of heart or younger guests. Expect full-contact scares, lights-out sections, and high-energy actors.

It's often called the best haunted attraction in the Midwest—and the nation. Minors must be with an adult, and tickets must be purchased in advance for weekend events.

Now held at the Stark County Fairgrounds, this multi-haunt event features attractions like The Funhouse, where nothing is what it seems.

It's ideal for large groups and offers free parking and links to local accommodations. Guests should check the site for Halloween and November night schedules.

Housed in the Ohio State Reformatory, this fortress of fear brings real prison energy to the haunt experience. Expect narrow hallways, doors that slam behind you, and actors that make you question reality.

A haunted house steeped in local legend, this attraction is set in a real school building where horror stories feel too real. Expect top-tier effects, realistic scenes, and professional actors.

Parking is free, and rooms at nearby hotels can be reserved at a discounted rate for guests attending weekend events.

This attraction is located near Ghostly Manor and includes several themed haunts plus games, food, and entertainment. Families can attend earlier for lights-on events, while thrill-seekers should aim for late October nights.

Accompanied children are welcome earlier in the evening. Book your tickets in advance and check for group discounts.

Spooky Ranch features the Extreme Nightmares Haunted House and Haunted Hayride, with offerings for all ages. (Extreme Nightmares is not recommended for children, while the famous Haunted Hayride is enjoyed by families and adults alike.)

Guests can enjoy midway games and "freak" attractions before entering. It runs select September through November nights. Visitors should visit the site for ticket info and to reserve suites nearby.

Located in central Ohio, this haunt features multiple attractions that play with psychological fear and visual confusion. Guests praise the actors, costumes, and sets.

Buy tickets in advance and plan to bring friends for the best experience.

This haunt transforms an old hydroelectric facility into a terror zone. With themed events throughout October, actors lurk in shadows and freaks appear out of nowhere.

It's a must-visit for groups who want an industrial setting. Parking is free, and box office opens early.

Visitors walk through dark woods, cornfields, and haunted buildings. The attraction includes group-friendly scares and games to pass the time while waiting. Nightly events attract large crowds, so it’s best to purchase in advance and reserve hotel rooms early.

This haunted trail winds through dense woods and haunted farmland. Lights, creatures, and fog machines make every turn unpredictable.

Bring younger children early in the night, and enjoy the trail in full darkness for adult-only scares. Group rates are available.

Open year-round, Ghostly Manor goes all-in for October. Features include VR horror games, haunted houses, and family attractions.

Rooms are available nearby, and ticketed guests receive discounts at partner businesses.

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