Haunted Houses in New York City

New York City and the surrounding area is home to some excellent haunted houses. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly event, or are looking to get scared, this guide will help you to find what you are looking for. Links to several haunted house websites are provided, along with basic information on schedules and tickets. Be sure to check out the directions section of each website to ensure you make it to the right place. Haunted houses are listed alphabetically so as not to introduce any bias. Hopefully, one or all of these locations will help you to have a frightening Halloween!

Bayville Haunted Firehouse - Billed as Long Island's scariest haunted house, there is a warning to children under 13 years of age. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Follow the signs on Ludlam Avenue to free parking.

Blood Manor - Located at 542 W 27th Street, tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Check out the schedule for dates in October and November to visit the haunted house.

Haunted Mansion - Open from late September through Halloween night, you can purchase tickets at the haunted house. There is also a kids' day in mid-October. Be sure to check out how to get a $2.00 off coupon by following the directions on the Admissions page. http://www.thehauntedmansion.com/Mansion_09/Admission.html

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses - Located in the historic Hudson Valley, this haunted house was rated as the #1 Haunted Attraction in the country by Haunt World Magazine. American Airlines Magazine also gave the hayrides a #1 ranking. The season opens in late September and goes through early November. Purchase tickets online or on location on road 9W North.

Nightmare: Vampires - This haunted house is open on dates from late September through early November. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. Nightmare has a new location at the NOHO Event Center at 623 Broadway & Houston, be sure to enter on Mercer.

Staten Island Slaughterhouse - Located at 2440 Veterans Road West, this haunted house has daytime activities and a kids haunted house until 6:00 pm and the frightening haunted house at night. Open through early November, tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Trapped in Purgatory NYC - Offering a kid friendly haunted house and events during the day, and scary haunted at night, you can check it out from early October through early November. Purchase your tickets online or at the door at 5050 Hylen, Staten Island.