When autumn leaves blanket Northeast Ohio, Cleveland’s haunted attractions come alive with bone-chilling screams. From the legendary Bloodview Haunted House in Broadview Heights to the twisted trails of Fear Forest in Lordstown, each haunt delivers unique thrills for fright-seekers.
The Lake Erie winds carry echoes from Nightmare Cleveland’s industrial horror scenes, while Spooky Ranch’s haunted hayrides wind through Columbia Station’s darkened fields. Hudson Haunted House rounds out the North Coast’s most nerve-wracking destinations.
Explore Cleveland’s scariest haunts in our guide below!
Featured Haunted Houses in Cleveland
- Spooky Ranch (Columbia Station)
- Nightmare Cleveland
- Bloodview Haunted House (Broadview Heights)
- Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride (Lordstown)
- Hudson Haunted House (Hudson)
Haunted Houses in Cleveland
Bloodview Haunted House (Broadview Heights)
What to Expect
Charity-driven haunted house
Description
Bloodview Haunted House is a charity-driven attraction presented by the Broadview Heights Lions Club. It features an interactive horror environment with themes changing each weekend, including Psychotic Slashers and Undead Infestation. The attraction includes a Gore House, a wooded walk-through area, and the main house, with actors from the Legion of Terror providing an immersive experience. All proceeds support local and national charities.
Where: Broadview Heights | More Info: Bloodview Haunted House
Hudson Haunted House (Hudson)
What to Expect
Black-out maze attraction
Description
Hudson Haunted House is a charity-driven attraction featuring a black-out maze and themed rooms filled with monsters and horrors. It offers a family-friendly experience on select Sundays, with a Kids Matinee and Monster Magic events. The haunt is known for its practical props and hand-fashioned scenery, creating an immersive experience without high-tech effects.
Where: Hudson | More Info: Hudson Haunted House
Nightmare Cleveland
What to Expect
Immersive AI-themed horror experience
Description
Nightmare Cleveland is a haunted attraction located in an old furniture store, offering an immersive experience with a focus on scientific revelations and artificial intelligence. The haunt features detailed props, special effects, and interactive sequences, creating a world where scientific innovations have gone awry. Visitors navigate through a desolate facility, encountering zombies, robots, and other terrifying elements. The attraction is known for its attention to detail and realistic makeup, providing a thrilling experience for those who dare to enter.
Where: Cleveland | More Info: Nightmare Cleveland
Haunted Hayrides in Cleveland
Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride (Lordstown)
What to Expect
Drive-thru Vortex Tunnel
Description
Fear Forest offers a terrifying experience across 68 acres, featuring a one-mile haunted hayride, the intense Insane-A-Tarium haunted house, the outdoor Psycho Path trail, and the Forbidden Cornfield. The hayride includes live actors and animatronics, while the Insane-A-Tarium is themed as a mental institution with gruesome treatments. Features a large drive-thru Vortex Tunnel. Offers a variety of frightening attractions that cater to those seeking intense scares.
Where: Lordstown | More Info: Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride
Other Attractions in Cleveland
Spooky Ranch (Columbia Station)
What to Expect
Hollywood-style haunted hayride
Description
Spooky Ranch is a renowned scream park featuring five dynamic attractions: The Famous Haunted Hayride, The Haunted Barn, Extreme Nightmares Haunted House, Monster Visions in 3D, and Blood Slingers Saloon. It combines Hollywood-style sets with live actors, pyrotechnics, and large animated creatures. Located on a real horse ranch, it offers a unique Halloween atmosphere with food tents and souvenirs.
Where: Columbia Station | More Info: Spooky Ranch