By Lexie Owen, Contributor Oct. 26, 2012
Looking for something chillingly thrilling to do this Halloween?
Check out these screamingly fun haunted attractions perfect for groups and pick-a-dates.
Scarevania
1911 N. Granville Ave Muncie, IN Phone: 765-286-9108 Open October 25-27 and October 31 Times: 8 - 11 p.m. Weekdays 8 p.m. - Midnight WeekendsOnly 35 minutes away from campus is one of Indiana's best haunts. Traveling through the spooky town of Scarevania, visitors will encounter the circus of carnage, Jimmy's Butcher Shop, Skeeter's Mower Repair and much more.
They will also meet over 60 creepy characters including mad moviegoers and a delirious doctor. This attraction has been praised for its highly detailed atmosphere and costumes that are sure to terrify. The haunt is 7-10 minutes long. Admission is $12.
For more information visit www.scarevania.com.
Panic Attack
114 N Jefferson St Converse, IN Phone 765-395-5204 Open October 27-28 Times 8 - 11 p.m.This haunted attraction is 40 minutes away from campus. Though it is not without its share of bloodthirsty clowns, madmen, and chainsaws, this haunting mostly focuses on the elements of suspense and surprise.
Through the majority of the maze, visitors are left in complete darkness except for strobe lights and vortex tunnels. This haunting is 10 minutes long. Admission is $7.
For more information visit Panic Attack! on Facebook.
Edge of Insanity
5635 N. 00 EW Kokomo, IN Phone 765-210-1557 Open October 27-28 Times 8 - 11 p.m.An hour away from campus and set 100 years in the past, this haunted attraction reveals the horrific practices of Dr. Weitle on his patients in an insane asylum. This is an indoor and outdoor interactive play. Visitors will walk through patient cells, surgery rooms and a cemetery. Admission is $8. Proceeds go to local charity organizations, including House For Paws.
Contact the good doctor at info@weitlesassylum.com. For more information visit www.weitlesassylum.com.
Haunted Hotel: 13th Floor
511 North Jefferson Street Huntington, IN Phone 260-437-5598 Open October 26-27 from 7 - 11 p.m. and October 31 from 7 - 10 p.m.A fifty minute drive will take you to the Warwick Hotel, an infamous building that supposedly killed 302 people when it burned to the ground. It is rumored that these poor souls still find themselves trapped within.
Follow Eldon the Bellhop, and meet the victims of the tragedy, who may not want you to leave. Tickets are $12.
For more information visit www.hauntedhuntington.com.
Guffey Acres-Field of Screams
1603 N 400 W Kokomo, IN 46901 Phone 765-864-0006 Open September 28 - October 27 Times 9 - MidnightThe family friendly fields at Guffey Acres have been transformed into a haunted maze. It is located an hour from campus. Admission is $7.
For more information visit www.guffeyacres.com.
