Haunted happenings aren’t just for Halloween. From theatrical walking tours and family-friendly canal boat rides to trolleys and truly terrifying experiences, Virginia’s capital city has a tour for anyone who enjoys a heaping helping of history with a side of frights. Many operate from spring through early November for devoted fans of haunts and spine-tingling […]
Five Historically Haunted Places in Richmond, Virginia to Get Your Scare On
09/03/2025 by
Article originally appeared at Parachute by MapQuest Creepy clowns, haunted houses and mysterious corn mazes aside, there’s a belief among many that there are spirits among us (and not just the seasonal or boozy variety). Richmond has had its fair share of ghost sightings and paranormal activity throughout the years, especially in some of the […]
Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest 2020: Treats by Day and Trickery by Night
10/02/2020 by
Update: Additional dates have been added: Tuesday, Oct. 20 (5-9), Monday, Oct. 26 (5-9), Friday, Nov. 6 (5-9), Saturday, Nov. 7 (10-2 and 3-7 and 8-12), and Sunday, Nov. 8 (11-3 and 5-9). If you’ve been hoping for some scary stuff this Halloween, we’ve got some great news. Busch Gardens has announced a new and […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018: Tricks and Treats to Usher in an Era of Terror
10/02/2018 by
An Era of Terror is being ushered into America’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Park-goers can expect to see past characters and new surprises as the park celebrates its 20th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream. Yes, that’s right, 20 years. XX is 20 in the Roman sense. I had to look that one up. Quite a few characters […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018: New Haunted House and Terror-tory Reveals
07/20/2018 by
New haunted houses, escape rooms and Terror-torys are being announced for the 20th anniversary season of Howl-O-Scream. Each month, on the 20th, Busch Gardens will announce new frights in store for its victims … er … guests. Park-goers can expect to see past characters as the park ushers in an Era of Terror. June 2018 […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2017: FrostBite and Axe Alley carve up the competition
10/03/2017 by
Busch Gardens has opened the gates on Howl-O-Scream 2017 to fanfare, ice and axes and stiff competition. The Williamsburg park has unveiled a completely new haunted house/maze, a new terror-tory and a new Escape Room theme to go along with past favorites. FrostBite Dragons, knights in armor and lots and lots of ice have consumed […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2017: New Thrills and Chills
08/14/2017 by
Get ready for goosebumps, spine chills and cold-hearted horror at Busch Gardens’ 2017 installment of Howl-O-Scream. A new haunted house, escape room and Terror-tory are in the works, and they’re all destined to carve up lots of screams and scares. New Escape Room: No Escape: Case of the Haunted Hotel Guests must follow clues and […]
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2016
11/15/2016 by
I’m a little late to the table with this haunted attraction review, but I have a really good excuse. This was a last minute, spur-of-the-moment trip to Orlando. The tween had a ½ day of school on Friday, and then no school on Monday or Tuesday (thank you Election Day, end of the semester, and […]
Howl-O-Scream 2016: Circo Sinistro and No Escape come to Busch Gardens
10/11/2016 by
Halloween is my most favorite time of year. I’m always a willing target participant for the next big scary attraction. I’ll be the one screaming my head off, but I’ll be there. I recently had the opportunity to check out the new haunted houses/mazes and other attractions at Howl-O-Scream 2016. I try not to be […]
Halloween 2014: The Outer Banks’ Lost Colony presents PsychoPath
09/20/2016 by
Note: This article originally appeared in Examiner.com in October 2014. Cooler temperatures and crisp breezes make October a perfect time for an Outer Banks getaway. When you can combine the scenery and location with seasonal attractions such as haunted trails and scary fun, it’s all the better in my opinion. The remote location, mysterious disappearances […]
Ghost Ship Harbor: Extreme Halloween attraction aboard the USS Salem
09/09/2016 by
Matt DiRoberto of Boston-based Immersive Productions has teamed up with Jason Egan, creator of Fright Dome Las Vegas, to create a completely new Halloween concept using an actual historically haunted venue. Fans of haunted mazes and frightening attractions will be able to scream, shriek and claw their way through the USS Salem, located in the […]
