Nestled in the misty Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville harbors haunting tales that echo through historic corridors and shadowy landscapes. From forgotten mansions to eerie woodland trails, the region’s supernatural history beckons brave souls seeking spine-chilling encounters.
Local haunted attractions like The Haunted Smith-McDowell House, The Haunted Trail, Pinhead’s Graveyard, and The Haunted Farm offer glimpses into the paranormal realm that lurks beneath Asheville’s picturesque mountain backdrop.
Dare to explore Asheville’s most terrifying haunted destinations!
Featured Haunted Houses in Asheville
- Pinhead's Graveyard (Canton)
- The Haunted Farm (Hendersonville)
- The Haunted Smith-McDowell House
- The Haunted Trail
Pinhead's Graveyard (Canton)
What to Expect
Interactive horror experience with live movie character actors
Description
Located inside a genuinely haunted 100+ year old building in Canton, Pinhead's Graveyard delivers an immersive horror experience featuring live interactions with famous horror movie characters. The attraction boasts professional animatronics and allows guests to take photos with characters, creating a uniquely interactive haunted house environment.
Where: Canton | More Info: Pinhead's Graveyard
The Haunted Farm (Hendersonville)
What to Expect
Storyline based on local folklore of a generations-long blood feud
Description
Located on a historic rural farm near Hendersonville, this haunted attraction plunges visitors into a chilling narrative of an infamous local blood feud between the Lively and Tate families. The immersive haunted house transforms the farmland into a terrifying landscape of supernatural horror, featuring live actors who bring the dark history of generational violence to life.
Where: Hendersonville | More Info: The Haunted Farm
The Haunted Smith-McDowell House
What to Expect
Haunted mansion with documented slave ownership history
Description
Historic brick mansion in Asheville featuring a deeply haunting narrative rooted in local slavery history. The Smith-McDowell House offers ghost tours highlighting paranormal encounters with a mysterious 'Dark One' entity and two child spirits believed to inhabit the property's complex and troubled past.
Where: Asheville | More Info: The Haunted Smith-McDowell House
The Haunted Trail
What to Expect
Community-focused haunted trail with sensory-friendly options
Description
A family-friendly haunted trail in Asheville featuring an 18-scene live-action horror experience with over 50 actors. The attraction offers unique elements like an escape room, monster-sized games, and a special Lil' Ghouls area designed for younger visitors. Beyond scares, the trail supports local community initiatives, including raising meals for MANNA food bank.
Where: Asheville | More Info: The Haunted Trail