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HALLOWEEN: Our top five haunted house picks
A city rich in history that's tucked between rolling farmlands and deep, dark forests, Philadelphia is an ideal spot for Halloween antics. So in the spirit of the season, we've put together our top five haunted houses in the Philly area.
HALLOWEEN: Our top five haunted house picks
A city rich in history that's tucked between rolling farmlands and deep, dark forests, Philadelphia is an ideal spot for Halloween antics. So in the spirit of the season, we’ve put together our top five haunted houses in the area.
Terror Behind the Walls Named the No. 1 haunted complex in America by the Travel Channel and AOL 
City Guide, Eastern State Penitentiary's haunted attraction is all about location. Set inside a 180-year old prison with a long list of paranormal sightings, this scare-a-thon doesn’t need theatrics — the setting is creepy enough. And to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, Terror Behind the Walls organizers have added two new attractions to this year’s lineup. Through Nov. 12, $20-$30, Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., 215-236-5111, easternstate.org/halloween.
Pennhurst Asylum Set in the abandoned complex of Pennsylvania’s largest and most notorious mental hospital, this haunted abode (pictured) doesn’t need to add much to give visitors a sense of unease. With a history of inhumane treatment, cruel and unusual punishments and various surgeries, this place has been the subject of numerous paranormal investigations. Today, visitors can walk through the buildings and grounds while being spooked by characters derived from the asylum’s most terrifying tales tales. Through Nov. 12, $15-$40, Pennhurst Asylum, 100 Commonwealth Drive, Spring City, pennhurstasylum.com.
Fright Factory This massive factory space serves as four separate haunted attractions — all of which prey on real-life fears. Look into the freaky “green” experiments of the iChem Industries, make your way through the haunted asylum where paranormal activity stems from tortured patients, brave the cemetery’s gothic mausoleum, or journey through a system of twists and tricks that might make you question your own sanity. Through Oct. 31, $30, 2200 S. Swanson St., frightfactory.tv.
Bate’s Motel and Haunted Hayride Set on the grounds of Arasapha Farm, the hayride takes advantage of the farm’s extensive, dark woods, which creates the perfect setting for a Hollywood slasher film. If the outdoors aren’t your thing, head into the Bates Motel for a full-scale haunted house where creative makeup artists will have shuttering under your covers for weeks. Through Oct. 31, $15-$40, Arasapha Farm, 1835 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, thebatesmotel.com.
Sleepy Hollow Hayride and House in the Hollow While slightly farther out, this terror attraction presents a haunted manor with state-of-the-art effects and talented actors that have been perfecting the haunted concept for over 22 years. The home features seventeen rooms and a cellar, elaborate details, and secret passageways. The hayride takes advantage of 230 acres of farmland and a corn field for those who dare to mix claustrophobia with a creepy Children of the Corn-style chase. Through Oct. 30, $11-$35, Active Acres Farm, 881 Highland Road, Newtown, houseinthehollow.com.
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