INDIANA'S BEST & SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES

 

Top 10 Haunted Houses & Scream Parks in Indiana
2025 Ultimate Haunted House Guide
 

 

The Best Haunted Houses in Indiana for 2025 
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Each fall, Indiana transforms into a hotspot for horror enthusiasts looking for blood-curdling haunted houses and scream parks. If you’re hunting for Indiana’s biggest, scariest haunted houses and over-the-top scream parks, this is your ultimate list. Each fall, Indiana transforms into a horror lover’s paradise, drawing thousands of thrill-seekers who crave terrifying haunts, eerie atmospheres, and movie-quality scares. In this 2025 Indiana Haunted House Guide, we rank the Top 10 Haunted Houses & Scream Parks that are pushing the limits of fear. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill haunted houses—many of these destinations feature multiple haunted attractions, midway entertainment, immersive storytelling, live performers, and special effects worthy of a Hollywood horror film.

#1. FEAR ITSELF AT LEGEND PARK – Mishawaka

FearItselfatLegendPark.com and LegendPark.com
14130 McKinley Highway, Mishawaka, IN (McKinley & Capital)

Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka stands out as the #1 Best Haunted House & Scream Park in Indiana. With 18 years of innovation, a massive cast and crew, and national recognition from a variety of industry experts, Fear Itself at Legend Park is considered by many to be the Must-Visit Scream Park in the Midwest.

 

Attractions:
Sinister Circus (largest dark circus on the planet), Ward 13 Zombie Asylum, Taken Forever, and Rock Monkey Caves. In addition to the thrills that hardcore haunt enthusiasts are in search of, Legend Park delivers several other great experiences for scare junkies and non-scare audiences. Legend provides a themed Old Wild West where guests enjoy Wild West Train Rides, a Petting Farm with miniature horses, a free Vintage Arcade, as well as Jack the Rapper (their house DJ), several entertainers, and even a "hangout area" with multiple firepits for gatherings. And to everyone's pleasure, nearly a dozen food and concession places, including the Tumbleweed Tavern, which features beer, wine, and other adult drinks.

 

What We Like:
Legend Park was the first haunted house complex to introduce the term "Scream Park". They have added other areas to the park (including Singletown, the New Wild West), which enhances the experience! They continue to innovate in the industry. This is one of the best Haunted House / Scream Park experiences without a doubt!

 

Zippy Tips:
Purchase the All-Weekend Pass and enjoy three days of fun (a great deal!). Come early and enjoy a dozen food and concession areas. Enough experiences to spend an entire evening (or weekend here)

#2. HANNA HAUNTED ACRES – Indianapolis
hannahauntedacres.com

7323 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN

 

Attractions:
Haunted hayride, Cannibal Chaos, Freakshow, Bitten, Dark Echoes, and Stalker Farms.

What We Like: This is a massive, multi-attraction haunt featuring six distinct experiences.
The Haunted Hayride is a mile-long journey through dark woods, complete with fire, explosions, chainsaws, witches, a demon nurse—and, yes, even a chainsaw-wielding goat man!

Their twisted circus of clowns, freaks, and interactive scares is pretty intense, especially if you have a fear of clowns.

We also like their Midway, which features games, photo opportunities, two bars, food vendors, and a haunted-themed gift shop. 

Zippy Tip:
Try BLACKOUT events in November for a lights-out experience. Bring cash for food and bar areas.

#3. NECROPOLIS UNDERGROUND – Indianapolis
necropolisunderground.com

7130 Western Select Dr, Indianapolis

 

Attractions:
Nightmare House, The Bunker, Cemetery of the Damned, The Factory, plus midway games and escape rooms.

 

What We Like:
Necropolis Underground is an all-weather, high-intensity thrill ride with heavy actor interaction and immersive storytelling. It’s a fan favorite and a perfect complement to any Indiana haunted house lineup.

 

Zippy Tip:
Save time for the midway: Explore axe-throwing or tarot booths—great for catching your breath between intense haunts. Perfect for rainy nights since it’s entirely indoors. Fast Pass tickets help skip lines.

#4. INDY SCREAM PARK – Anderson

indyscreampark.com
5211 S New Columbus Rd, Anderson

 

Attractions:
Zombie Paintball Assault, Back Woods, Kilgore’s 3D Circus, Nightmare Factory Blackout, Zombieland Unchained, and Mutation.

 

What We Like:
Considering that this haunted house complex was patterned after Fear Itself at Legend Park by original partners John Kennedy and Steve Koppleman (friends of Legend Park owner Rick Singleton), you would expect this park to be a winner. We really dig the fact that they offer all-night access: Unlimited entry to all attractions with general admission. 

They have a relatively high-energy cast & production: Mix of strobe effects, animatronics, rope navigation in the dark, and hands-on actor interaction. Plus, they offer a nice variety of entertainment, ranging from pitch darkness to paintball terror, as well as clown mazes and other attractions.

 

Insider Tip:
Enjoy Bonzo’s Beer Garden. Plan to spend approximately 3 hours here.

#5. INDIANA FEAR FARM – Jamestown

IndianaFearFarm.com
6736 S 500 W, Jamestown, IN

 

Attractions:
Haunted hayride with Headless Horseman show and Slaughter Barn

 

What We Like:
Indiana Fear Farm delivers the best of both worlds—an adventure-filled hayride and a high-intensity barn haunt—with excellent production quality and value. It’s a must-stop not just for Indiana haunters but any thrill-seeker willing to make the short drive from Indianapolis.

 

Insider Tip:
Hayride is family-friendly; barn is more intense. Combo ticket recommended.

#6. THE 13TH HOUR – Indianapolis

thirteenthhourindy.com
915 Shortridge Rd, Indianapolis

 

Attractions:
Cartocker Expeditions, Widow’s Walk Cemetery, Cathedral of Souls, and Mine No. 13.

 

What We Like:
The Thirteenth Hour delivers a cinematic, atmospheric haunt—favoring mood, storytelling, and technical craft over jump scares. It’s a top-tier attraction that continues to innovate and charm both new visitors and repeat fear-seekers.

 

Insider Tip:
Known for theatrical storytelling—take time to appreciate the sets.

#7. NIGHTMARE ON EDGEWOOD – Indianapolis

nightmareonwedgewood.com
1959 S Meridian St, Indianapolis

 

Attractions:
Containment, Charlie’s Revenge, and Conley Farm.

 

What We Like:
Nightmare on Edgewood is a sensory-heavy, full-contact horror experience—packed with elaborate environments, actor engagement, and spine-tingling surprises. It’s ideal for thrill-seekers hunting deliberate jumps and immersive chaos. If you're up for a challenge, this haunt delivers maximum impact.
 

Insider Tip:
Check for special 'villains nights' events on their calendar.

#8. HAUNTED HILLS HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS – Hammond​​​​​​
hauntedhillshauntedattractions.com
7611 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN

Attractions:
Haunted Hills Hospital, Sickbilly Sideshow & Fear Lab

What We Like:
Haunted Hills is more than a haunted house—it’s a complete scare destination, delivering consistent thrills, immersive environments, and entertainment value. Ideal for a weekend outing or Halloween tradition. This place is competing with some of the larger haunts in the Chicago area.

 

Insider Tip:
Visit on Fridays and Sundays to avoid longer lines.

#10. FRIGHT MANOR – INDIANAPOLIS

frightmanor.com
350 Anniston Dr, Indianapolis

Attractions:
The Undead, Scream at South Hollow, and Slice and Dice.

 

What We Like:
Fright Manor delivers a gritty, nostalgic haunt packed with hands-on scares and memorable characters. It’s a true throwback to classic horror houses—no frills, just raw adrenaline and spine-tingling jumps. Perfect for fans who appreciate a darker, more traditional haunt experience.

 

Insider Tip:
Follow them on Facebook for charity events and discounts.

#10. EVIL ON ERIE – Lafayette
evilonerie.com
1240 Erie St, Lafayette, IN 

 

Attractions:
Two massive floors of horror inside a warehouse.

 

What We Like:
Evil on Erie delivers a classic, high-energy haunted house experience, driven by a dedicated volunteer spirit and a charity mission. They provide creative special effects, immersive scares, and a truly haunted vibe. If you live in the Lafayette area, you need to visit Evil on Erie!

 

Insider Tip:
High on jump scares—Fast Pass recommended on Saturdays.

If you LOVE HAUNTED HOUSES, you'll dig this.
25 of America's Best Haunted Houses by State

 

ALABAMA - Leeds
Atrox Factory
Leeds, Alabama
Website: https://www.atroxfactory.com

 

ARIZONA - Phoenix
13th Floor Haunted House
13thflooraz.com

 

ARKANSAS - North Little Rock
Reaper Haunted House
reaperhaunt.com

 

CALIFORNIA - Buena Park
Knott’s Scary Farm
www.knotts.com

 

COLORADO - Erie
Terror in the Corn
terrorinthecorn.com

 

CONNECTICUT - Shelton
Legends of Fear
Websitelegendsoffear.com

 

FLORIDA - Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights (Universal Studios)
Orlando, Florida
www.universalorlando.com

 

GEORGIA - Stone Mountain
Netherworld Haunted House
www.fearworld.com

 

ILLINOIS - Lockport
HellsGate Haunted House
www.hellsgate.com

 

INDIANA - Mishawaka
Fear Itself at Legend Park
Mishawaka, Indiana
fearitelfatlegendpark.com and legendpark.com

 

KANSAS - Maize
Field of Screams
scaryprairiepines.com

 

KENTUCKY - Louisville
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
therealwaverlyhills.com

 

LOUISIANA - Baton Rouge
13th Gate Haunted House
13thgate.com

 

MAINE - Lebanon
Destination Haunt
destinationhaunt.com

 

MARYLAND - Baltimore
Bennett’s Curse
bennettscurse.com

 

MASSACHUSETTS - Fall River
Factory of Terror
factoryofterror.com

 

MICHIGAN - Pontian
Erebus Haunted Attraction
Pontiac, Michigan
www.hauntedpontiac.com

 

MINNESOTA - Chaska
Scream Town
screamtown.com

 

MISSISSIPPI - Gulfport
Terror on the Coast
terroronthecoast.com

 

MISSOURI - Kansas City
The Beast Haunted House
kcbeast.com

 

NEBRASKA - Omaha
Scary Acres
scaryacres.com

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE - Litchfield
Spooky World / Nightmare New England
www.spookyworld.com

 

NEW JERSEY - Passaic
Brighton Asylum
brightonasylum.com

 

NEW JERSEY - Bayville
Bayville Haunted Mansion
bayvillehauntedmansion.com

 

NEVADA - Las Vegas
Freakling Bros Trilogy of Terror
freaklingbros.com

 

NEW YORK - Ulster Park
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
headlesshorseman.com

 

TIE
NORTH CAROLINA - Greensboro
Woods of Terror
woodsofterror.com

NORTH CAROLINA - Archdale
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
spookywoods.com

 

OHIO - Cincinnati
The Dent Schoolhouse
www.frightsite.com

 

OREGON - Portland
Fear PDX
fearpdx.com

 

TIE
PENNSYLVANIA - Glen Mills
Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
thebatesmotel.com​​​​​​​

PENNSYLVANIA - Tarentum
Scarehouse
www.scarehouse.com

 

 

TENNESEE - Lebanon
Dead Land Haunted Woods
deadlandwoods.com​​​​​​​

 

TEXAS - Plano
Dark Hour Haunted House
cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com

 

VERMONT - Essex Junction
Nightmare Vermont
nightmarevermont.org

 

VIRGINIA - Partlow
Haunted Hill
hauntedhillva.com

 

WASHINGTON - Seattle
Georgetown Morgue
georgetownmorgue.com​​​​​​​

 

WISCONSIN - Green Bay
Terror on the Fox
terroronthefox.com

 

UTAH - Salt Lake City
Fear Factory
fearfactoryslc.com