best haunted houses in maryland 2025
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Looking for chills, thrills, and unforgettable scares this Halloween? Southern Maryland is packed with haunted houses and spooky attractions that promise just that. From haunted trails and ghost tours to terrifying mazes and horror-themed dinners, here are some of the best places to get your scare on this October.

CornStalker’s Trail of Terror

Nestled in the Blue Crabs stadium in Waldorf, those looking for a frightening time can visit the CornStalker’s Trail of Terror to experience The Barnyard, CornStalker’s Trail, axe throwing, and various other haunted attractions. Throughout October, Marylanders and visitors from out of state can purchase tickets for a few fun spooks in Charles County.

Address: 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602

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Vampire Manor

The Vampire Manor is a haunted attraction with ghoulish scares around every corner. Visitors take a tour of a two-story house, and you never know what lurks in each new room. Money earned by the Vampire Manor goes toward the Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department and Charles County Dive Rescue Team, allowing attendees to get spooked for a good cause!

Address: 9765 Bel Alton Newtown Road, Bel Alton, MD 20611

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A Dinner to Die For

If you sign up for A Dinner to Die For, you’ll get access to a dinner, followed by Adam’s Ghost Tour by Spooky Solomons. Attendees can explore the history of Southern Maryland while completing two ghost tours in Solomons this October. If you like real ghost stories and bone-chilling fun, then consider buying a ticket to A Dinner to Die For. This activity is also hosted on Halloween night for extra effect!

Address: 14624 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, MD 20688

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Laurel’s House of Horror

Prince George’s County residents can stop by Laurel’s House of Horror now through Nov. 1 for a scare inside an abandoned movie theater. General admission tickets grant visitors access to four attractions, including The Town of Jebediah, The Carlisle Hotel, Porter’s Asylum, and the brand-new Studio 13. If you’re ready for a fright, then Laurel’s House of Horror is a must-visit this October!

Address: 935 Fairlawn Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707
Phone Number: 240-294-8444

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AVFD Station 7 Terror Trail

The AVFD Station 7 Terror Trail offers the Boo Haunt Maze for younger children and the Terror Trail for those ages 8 and above. The Terror Trail is available between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends in October, so it’ll be dark and scary when you arrive to walk the spooktacular path. If you live near Gambrills, then the AVFD Station 7 Terror Trail is the perfect Halloween spot for all ages.

Address: 2380 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
Phone Number: 301-678-8228

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Original Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls

The Original Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls offers 90-minute ghost tours that’ll take you around Annapolis to learn about the reportedly haunted sites throughout the historic Maryland city. There’s also a walking tour that explores the Maryland witch trials, so Original Annapolis Ghost Tours & Crawls is a fun choice for haunted tours during the Halloween season.

Address: 16 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone Number: 443-534-0043

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Annapolis Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls

Annapolis Ghosts will take you on a tour of Maryland’s capital during the spooky season. You’ll learn about curses, ghosts, and other terrifying aspects of Annapolis’ history, and they even offer haunted pub crawls for adults. There have been quite a few reports of ghosts throughout Annapolis in the past, so it’s the perfect place to visit during October.

Address: 1906 Towne Centre Blvd. #250, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone Number: 410-881-5866

Annapolis Ghost Tours & Haunted Pub Crawls 2025
Source: annapolisghosttour.com

Other Halloween Attractions In Maryland

Below, we’ve listed a few more Halloween activities that you can experience in Maryland in 2025:

Markoff's Haunted Forest Dickerson md 2025
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Michael Caruso is a passionate journalist with a focus on environmental issues and new technologies. A lifelong resident of the Southern/Central Maryland area, he currently lives in Silver Spring. Michael...

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