Lehigh Valley’s Halloween thrill-seekers know Allentown harbors some seriously spine-chilling haunted attractions. From abandoned industrial spaces to historic buildings, the area offers heart-pounding experiences that transform ordinary October nights into unforgettable terror.
Halls of Horror in nearby Palmerton stands out as the region’s premier haunted destination, drawing brave souls from across northeastern Pennsylvania. These immersive horror experiences promise more than just jump scares—they deliver psychological terror.
Discover Lehigh Valley’s most terrifying haunted house adventure!
Featured Haunted Houses in Allentown
- Halls of Horror (Palmerton)
- Lehigh Valley Scream Park (Orefield)
- Shocktoberfest (Reading)
- Waldorf Estate of FEAR (Lehighton)
Halls of Horror (Palmerton)
What to Expect
Full-contact, blood-soaked interactive horror experience
Description
An extreme, full-contact haunted house experience that promises intense interaction and messy horror. Located in Palmerton, this adults-only attraction features small group tours with physical engagement, emphasizing raw, unfiltered terror through immersive and boundary-pushing theatrical horror scenarios.
Where: Palmerton | More Info: Halls of Horror
Lehigh Valley Scream Park (Orefield)
What to Expect
Four separate haunted attractions within one comprehensive scream park
Description
Multi-attraction haunted experience sprawling across a dedicated horror park in Orefield, featuring four distinct haunted attractions and a central midway. Live actors and immersive horror environments transform the landscape into a terrifying journey through interconnected nightmare scenarios with professional set designs and intense theatrical staging.
Where: Orefield | More Info: Lehigh Valley Scream Park
Shocktoberfest (Reading)
What to Expect
Interactive zombie transformation experience with live actor interactions
Description
Pennsylvania's premier zombie-themed scream park spans 27 acres, featuring multiple immersive haunted attractions including a massive 50,000-square-foot prison haunted house, interactive zombie laser tag, and a unique Zombie Safari Hayride. Guests can explore transformed spaces like the Prison of the Dead and participate in the innovative Zombie Experience where visitors become part of the horror.
Where: Reading | More Info: Shocktoberfest
Waldorf Estate of FEAR (Lehighton)
What to Expect
Multi-level haunted house within an authentic historic estate
Description
Located in historic Lehighton, Pennsylvania, the Waldorf Estate of FEAR transforms an authentic vintage estate into a multi-level haunted house experience. Visitors navigate through meticulously designed rooms featuring live actors, intricate horror set designs, and immersive paranormal narratives that blur the lines between reality and nightmare.
Where: Lehighton | More Info: Waldorf Estate of FEAR
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