When autumn’s crisp air settles over Peoria, local thrill-seekers know haunted attractions are ready to unleash spine-chilling experiences. From Bartonville’s eerie landscapes to Peoria’s shadowy corners, heart-pounding terror awaits those brave enough to explore.
Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or casual Halloween enthusiast, the River City’s haunted houses promise unforgettable encounters with supernatural surprises. Local attractions like Aura Haunted House and Spook Hollow deliver bone-chilling entertainment just minutes from downtown.
Dare to explore Peoria’s most terrifying haunted experiences!
Featured Haunted Houses in North Peoria
- Aura Haunted House (Bartonville)
- Old State Mine Haunted Trail (Peoria)
- Spider Hill Haunted Attractions (Peoria)
- Spook Hollow (Peoria)
Aura Haunted House (Bartonville)
What to Expect
Haunted psychiatric hospital with genuine paranormal history
Description
Located in the historic Bartonville Hospital complex, this multi-level haunted house transforms the abandoned psychiatric hospital into a terrifying journey through medical horror. Featuring live actors and immersive set designs that leverage the building's dark history, the attraction offers an authentically chilling experience with special blackout nights where guests navigate using only a single glowstick.
Where: Bartonville | More Info: Aura Haunted House
Old State Mine Haunted Trail (Peoria)
What to Expect
Expansive outdoor trail set on authentic historic asylum grounds
Description
An immersive outdoor haunted trail located on the historic Peoria State Hospital grounds, Old State Mine transforms an abandoned mining village into a terrifying journey through supernatural horror. Visitors navigate through eerie mine tunnels, a haunted village, and the mysterious DarkWell Museum grounds, encountering an evil entity called Doom and battling supernatural forces along a multi-stage outdoor trail experience.
Where: Peoria | More Info: Old State Mine Haunted Trail
Spider Hill Haunted Attractions (Peoria)
What to Expect
25-year veteran haunted attraction with paranormal investigation experiences
Description
Spider Hill Haunted Attractions transforms Three Sisters Park into a multi-experience horror landscape featuring two intense scare environments: the 8,000-square-foot Massacre Mansion and the Trail of Terror through dark forest pathways. Professional actors and intricate set designs create immersive horror scenarios that challenge visitors' courage through elaborate themed environments.
Where: Peoria | More Info: Spider Hill Haunted Attractions
Spook Hollow (Peoria)
What to Expect
Multi-narrative haunted attraction based on elaborate fictional mining town backstory
Description
Located in Central Illinois, Spook Hollow is a legendary outdoor haunted attraction featuring three interconnected horror experiences: M.C. Manor, M.C. Nightmare, and the original Spook Hollow Trail. Set in a fictional abandoned mining town with a dark history, this immersive haunt explores the sinister legacy of Montgomery Crescent and his coal mining empire through meticulously crafted, high-intensity scare zones.
Where: Peoria | More Info: Spook Hollow