Do You Like Getting Scared Out of Your Pants? Haunted Houses Can Help You With That…
We’ve compiled a shortlist of Haunted Houses around town to visit over the Halloween season…
Halloween in Las Vegas means revelry, parties, parades, and lavish costumes. With COVID-19 on the mind, this year may have a bit of a different flair as a lot of events are postponed, scaled-back, or canceled altogether. We’ve tried to gather some Haunted Houses around the area that are still happening this October to celebrate the holiday sensibly with social distancing and other CDC guidelines in mind. Be aware that these events may be canceled last minute so be sure to check the venue to confirm it will be happening and what the expectations are for anyone looking to head out and get scared out of their wits.
Fright Ride, formerly Fright Dome, is Las Vegas’ largest immersive haunted attraction. “For more than 15 years Fright Dome called Las Vegas home, being recognized annually as one of the best-haunted attractions in the world,” said HAUNT creator Jason Egan, “and it will bring fans the same level of horror-filled entertainment that they experienced at Fright Dome but in a socially-distanced environment specifically tailored to COVID-19 protocols.” Participants will board research transport vehicles in the form of environmentally-friendly electric carts, traversing the 75,000 square foot venue for their nightmarish journey through “Dr. Craven’s” top secret corridors. It’s apparently quite frightening so it’s not suggested you bring the little ones. In fact, the under 16 crowd needs to be accompanied by an adult. It will be open from October 1st-31st from 6:30pm-midnight at 1700 S. Industrial Road. It’s 24.99$ for General Admission and 34.99$ for VIP admission, which essentially gives you express entry through the socially-distanced entryway. Prepare to be scared out of your pants. Check them out at Fright Ride.
Both of Las Vegas Haunts’ haunted houses, Asylum and Hotel Fear, feature a variety of storylines and plenty of fright. They’ve been scaring the pants off of visitors for years and don’t take it lightly. It’s bound to scare even the bravest and most stoic among you. As the website says, “Take a terrifying adventure through Meadview Asylum where patients have overrun the hospital. Visitors are taken through several different rooms including the morgue, therapy room, and nurse’s station.” That doesn’t sound too scary, but wait until you get inside. Once voted as one of the best Haunted Houses in the country, these attractions are not for the faint of heart and it’s not suggested you bring the kids to this one. The Asylum and Hotel Fear are located at Meadows Mall at 4300 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas. Their hours vary from 6:30–10pm or 12am Thursdays through Sundays and admission starts at $17 each or $27 for both depending on the size of your group. And of course, there will be social-distancing restrictions.
Nightmare at the Museum at Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum is a one-of-a-kind hauntingly terrifying experience in the dark. Walking lights-out with only a flashlight to guide you, this Haunted House becomes a dreadful adventure as monsters, murderers, and whatever scares you the most lurks around every corner. If you like being scared and think you can handle it, take a walk through this attraction and see how you feel if you make it through to the end without having a heart attack. Featuring The Fright Zone, this Haunted House is located at the Museum at 1310 Boulder City Parkway in Boulder City. While the museum itself is open 10 am-6pm, the Nightmare at the Museum Haunted House is open from 7pm-10 pm on selected nights in October. Check the website for dates: http://www.tomdevlinsmonstermuseum.com/nightmare
The Late Night Flashlight Ghost Tour Experience at Zak Bagan’s The Haunted Museum is another terrifying walk through a dark space when the only light you have is a flashlight. The difference between the two is that this Museum is haunted for real. A little history about the property from the website: “The 11,000-square foot property built in 1938 was originally owned by prominent businessman Cyril S. Through the years, hostile spirits — family members who passed away there and whose energy remains — have been rumored to roam the halls terrorizing past occupants. Some long-time Las Vegans even claim dark rituals took place in the home’s basement during the 1970s.” So, if you dare, go inside the house and wander aimlessly through its darkened corridors, waiting to be confronted by a curious poltergeist or a vindictive, scary, ornery old spirit from the past. The Ghost Tours begin booking October 2nd and are a hefty 199$ per person, but if you want to pay to be scared, this is the place. It’s located at 600 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104. Bring some brave friends.
Hallow-Reef is a kid-friendly Halloween event at the Sharf Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. Featuring a walk through the aquarium that has been transformed into a haunted shipwreck amidst all of the glowing blue tanks of fish and aquatic mammals, this “Haunted House” is an easy-going fun-filled Halloween activity. The kids will be occupied with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and plenty of fun observing not only the underwater creatures but also the elaborate Halloween decorations like skeletons and jack-o-lanterns. The underwater tunnels are transformed into autumn-themed exhibits and spooky chambers inviting children of all ages to explore the reef and enjoy their Halloween virtually underwater. Entry to Hallow-Reef is included in regular admission to Shark Reef Aquarium and Polar Journey. Price: Adults: $25; Children 4–12: $19; 3 and younger are free.
Again, make sure to check-in with these attractions ahead of time to find out what and how the pandemic has affected them. Some may have canceled their operations as of this posting while still others may have scaled back their hours or have strict restrictions regarding masks or regulations you may not be aware of. Enjoy all the frightening Haunted Houses in Las Vegas this Halloween has to offer!
