This Is The Best (And Scariest!) Haunted House Or Attraction In South Carolina
Looking for the best of the best when it comes to haunted attractions this Halloween? There are seemingly endless haunted houses, mazes, trails, hayrides, etc. But if you want to be truly terrified where do you go? According to Parade Magazine, it’s Dark Castle in Elgin, SC. The publication recently released a list of the best haunted attraction in each state and Dark Castle took the title for South Carolina.
Originally just The Dark Knight’s Terror Trail, Dark Castle is now a full-scope haunted attraction that the trail is a part of. The Dark Knight’s Terror Trail is a 30-minute fully guided outdoor haunted trail through the woods. There is also Dungeon of Darkness an indoor haunted house experience. Or use a laser gun to clear out zombies from the woods while searching for a special item at the Zombie Zone. There are midway attractions including a break room (rage room), and an escape room. Your $25 ticket gets you into all three haunted attractions. The break room and escape room as an extra cost.
Elgin South Carolina is outside of Columbia about an hour and a half drive from Charlotte. Dark Castle is open select nights from Friday, September 29th through Saturday, November 4th. The break room is open year-round as well as other games such as laser tag and among us. The property also hosts other events throughout the year like Zombie Valentine, Camp Terror, and the Kraken Cup.
Parade isn’t the only publication raving about Dark Castle either. They’ve received numerous recognition by Scare Factor and Haunt Junkies. Find out more about the best haunted attraction in South Carolina here! That is if you dare! I may sit this one out so tell me how it is! Happy Haunting season.
6 Of The Most Terrifying Haunted Attractions In North Carolina
Scared yet? Spooky season is upon us which means it’s time to plan your Halloween fun. And what is Halloween without visiting at least one Haunted House, trail, or attraction? Why watch a horror movie when you could experience it for yourself? There are many haunted attractions in North Carolina, so chances are there is one near you. Some are haunted houses or indoor mazes. Others are outdoors through corn mazes, woods, or perhaps lakeside. And the best part? Most of these haunted locations have a number of attractions so you get lots of scares for your money.
I’ve chosen to highlight six of the best-haunted attractions in North Carolina. These are all in the greater Charlotte region, within about an hour and a half drive from the Queen City. And even if some of these are a little far- they are worth the drive for sure! Each location on this list offers something unique and is either one I personally have visited or has come highly recommended by friends! As with any haunted experience, the goal of these attractions is to find any way to scare you. One even says if someone hasn’t peed their pants by the end of the night well they didn’t do their job. So these are not for the faint of heart. Most have restrictions and will not allow children under the age of 12 to visit.
So visit or enter at your own risk. If you dare. Keep reading to see 6 of the best haunted attractions in the Charlotte North Carolina region. Have an attraction you love that I missed? Be sure to reach out to us on social media to let us know! Happy Haunting.
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
