When autumn fog rolls in from Puget Sound, Seattle’s haunted attractions come alive with spine-chilling energy. From the historic Georgetown Morgue’s medical mysteries to the paranormal tales woven through Seattle Terrors’ downtown walking tours, the Emerald City delivers genuine scares.
The greater Seattle area amplifies the fear factor with attractions like the infamous Frighthouse Station in Tacoma and the remote Haunted Forest at Grand Farms in Vaughn. Each venue taps into the Pacific Northwest’s naturally eerie atmosphere, enhanced by persistent rain and early darkness.
Explore Seattle’s scariest haunts in our guide below!
Featured Haunted Houses in Seattle
- The Fright Factory (Buckley)
- Frighthouse Station (Tacoma)
- Haunted Forest at Grand Farms (Vaughn)
- Georgetown Morgue
- Nightmare on 9 (Snohomish)
- NW Haunted Hill (Kent)
- Seattle Terrors
- Hourglass Escapes - Mystery At Innsmouth
- The Escape Artist - The 13th Floor
Haunted Houses in Seattle
Frighthouse Station (Tacoma)
What to Expect
Historic morgue basement with interactive horror themes
Description
Frighthouse Station transforms a historic train depot into a chilling haunted attraction, featuring a 14,000 sq. ft. basement that once served as a morgue during World War II. This immersive experience is characterized by high-detail, story-driven scares, with professional actors bringing unique horror themes to life each season. Guests navigate tight corridors and pitch darkness, encountering interactive elements and secret lore that enhance the fright factor. The attraction is known for its creative storytelling, ensuring that each room offers a distinct horror experience, making it a standout in Tacoma's haunted scene.
Where: Tacoma | More Info: Frighthouse Station
Georgetown Morgue
What to Expect
Historic morgue setting
Description
Georgetown Morgue offers a chilling haunted house experience, featuring a dark maze and escape rooms. Its history includes a tragic past, making it a standout for those seeking intense frights. The attraction includes strobe lights, intense sound effects, and sudden movements, creating a deeply immersive experience.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Georgetown Morgue
Nightmare on 9 (Snohomish)
What to Expect
Vogel Institute haunted house
Description
Nightmare on 9 features a haunted house set in the eerie Vogel Institute, where nightmares come to life. The attraction also includes a haunted trail through the ghost town of Blackreach and a Zombie Paintball experience. Each element offers a unique blend of terror and entertainment, making it a standout haunted attraction.
Where: Snohomish | More Info: Nightmare on 9
The Fright Factory (Buckley)
What to Expect
Indoor haunted maze
Description
The Fright Factory is a highly acclaimed haunted house featuring a maze of horrors with detailed artistic scenes and intense scare actors. Located in a secluded area of Buckley, it offers a predominantly indoor experience that is wheelchair accessible. The attraction includes free parking and on-site food and beverage vendors.
Where: Buckley | More Info: The Fright Factory
Escape Rooms in Seattle
Hourglass Escapes - Mystery At Innsmouth
What to Expect
Lovecraftian-themed escape room
Description
Hourglass Escapes - Mystery At Innsmouth is an interactive escape room that immerses players in a hauntingly atmospheric setting inspired by Lovecraftian themes. The room begins in a convincingly dreary hotel, setting the tone for a mysterious journey. Players engage with clever puzzles that reveal the dark transformations occurring in the town, making them feel like they're uncovering the truth themselves. The room's focus on storytelling and interactive challenges makes it stand out as a unique haunted-themed escape experience. It features expertly crafted sets and engaging puzzles that delve into the altered biology of the town's inhabitants.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Hourglass Escapes - Mystery At Innsmouth
The Escape Artist - The 13th Floor
What to Expect
Full-motion escape room technology
Description
The 13th Floor is an interactive escape room with a suspenseful theme. Players win a lottery for a night at the Le Renard hotel, only to find themselves on the infamous 13th floor. This full-motion escape room combines immersive storytelling with dynamic puzzles, creating a thrilling experience. The room's unique motion technology simulates an unsettling environment, enhancing the challenge of escaping within the time limit.
Where: Seattle | More Info: The Escape Artist - The 13th Floor
Haunted Trails in Seattle
Haunted Forest at Grand Farms (Vaughn)
What to Expect
Medieval horror fantasy trail
Description
Haunted Forest at Grand Farms offers an immersive medieval horror fantasy experience. This outdoor haunted attraction features a nearly mile-long trail through the woods, guarded by a large gate. Visitors encounter necromancers, dragons, and evil minions, navigating through a playground of nightmares and a séance fire. The attraction combines elements of fantasy and horror, making it a standout in the region.
Where: Vaughn | More Info: Haunted Forest at Grand Farms
Other Attractions in Seattle
NW Haunted Hill (Kent)
What to Expect
Music-synchronized yard haunt
Description
NW Haunted Hill is a free yard haunt featuring props sequenced to music, creating an immersive experience for visitors. Located at 21226 120th Pl SE, Kent, WA, it offers a unique blend of spooky atmosphere and synchronized displays. This attraction is particularly good for those seeking a community-driven haunted experience.
Where: Kent | More Info: NW Haunted Hill
Seattle Terrors
What to Expect
Haunted historical sites exploration
Description
Seattle Terrors offers a captivating ghost tour that delves into Seattle's hidden history and real hauntings. The tour explores haunted locations such as the Moore Theatre and Pike Place Market, uncovering stories of violence, greed, and tragedy. It features unique sites like the Heaven's Gate tile and Post Alley, known for ghostly encounters. This tour provides a unique perspective on Seattle's dark past, blending history with paranormal activity.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Seattle Terrors