Rochester transforms into a spine-chilling playground when autumn arrives, with haunted attractions that push the boundaries of terror. Local thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts know the Flower City offers some of the most heart-stopping haunted experiences in Upstate New York.
From the bone-chilling corridors of Nightmare Manor to the pulse-pounding terror of Dark Matter Scream Works, Rochester’s haunted houses promise an unforgettable journey through fear. The VerHulst Haunted Hayride in nearby Spencerport adds rural horror to the mix.
Dare to explore Rochester’s most terrifying haunted attractions!
Featured Haunted Houses in Rochester
Dark Matter Scream Works
What to Expect
Three distinct haunted houses with interconnected horror themes
Description
Dark Matter Scream Works delivers three immersive haunted houses within one spine-chilling complex: Shadowvale Sanitarium, The Scream Works, and Grimwood Hall. Located in North Greece, this multi-level haunted attraction features intricate set designs, live actors, and interconnected horror narratives that transform an abandoned building into a terrifying multi-room experience.
Where: Rochester | More Info: Dark Matter Scream Works
Nightmare Manor Haunted House
What to Expect
Multi-zone haunted house with interconnected horror environments
Description
Rochester's multi-level haunted house transforms an entire building into a terrifying journey through interconnected horror zones. Nightmare Manor features immersive themed environments like eerie graveyards and 'Hillbilly Hell', with live actors creating intense, unpredictable scares throughout multiple meticulously designed scare zones.
Where: Rochester | More Info: Nightmare Manor Haunted House
VerHulst Haunted Hayride (Spencerport)
What to Expect
Immersive rural horror experience with professional scare actors
Description
Rural haunted hayride through sprawling farmland near Rochester, featuring live actors and intense theatrical horror scenarios. Tractor-pulled wagon winds through dark fields and wooded areas, with unexpected scare actors emerging from shadowy environments. Known for immersive, high-interaction Halloween experience that blends rural landscape with professional horror staging.
Where: Spencerport | More Info: VerHulst Haunted Hayride