👻 Haunted Attractions
Spooky history, ghost stories, and haunted houses await in these eerie stops perfect for thrill seekers and Halloween lovers.
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QC Haunted Forest
QC Haunted Forest is a mile-long outdoor horror walk-through in Port Byron, IL. Guests begin with a hayrack ride from an 8,000 sq ft lodge, then proceed through an unlit forest on uneven terrain while encountering live actors, props, bonfires, food, drinks, a full bar, and indoor games. Open Friday and Saturday nights in October, with general admission at $20 and group rates ($15/ticket for parties of 5+). Requires hiking-appropriate shoes.
Factory of Fear
Factory of Fear is the Quad Cities’ largest and longest-running haunted attraction, located in Moline, IL. Featuring two intense indoor haunts—Factory of Fear and Fear Underground—the experience is high-impact with live actors, special effects, and detailed sets. Tickets are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. General admission is $30; Fast Pass (VIP) is $40.
Eclypse Haunted Attraction
Eclypse Haunted Attraction is a high-intensity seasonal haunted house located in Clinton, Iowa. Known for its theatrical horror, detailed indoor sets, and talented scare actors, Eclypse offers a terrifying walkthrough experience during select weekends in October. Located inside an old industrial building, this haunt is designed for thrill-seekers 14 and up.
Torment at Twelve Hundred
Torment at Twelve Hundred is a professional haunted attraction located in Orion, Illinois, just outside the Quad Cities. Known for its highly detailed indoor sets, intense scare actors, and theatrical horror experiences, the attraction runs Friday and Saturday nights in October. Visitors can expect disturbing visuals, loud sounds, strobe effects, and immersive storytelling that blurs the line between fear and performance.
The Deranged Haunted Attraction
The Deranged Haunted Attraction is a high-intensity outdoor haunt located on a rural farm in Belle Plaine, Iowa. Guests navigate eerie trails, cornfields, and scare zones packed with fog, strobe lights, and relentless actors. This immersive Halloween experience is enhanced by bonfires, food vendors, and terrifying open-air scenes across a multi-acre property.
Thrashers House of Terror
Face the Terror at Thrashers House of Terror – Southeast Iowa’s beloved haunted attraction. With 19 years of spine-chilling legacy (clowns, mad doctors, special effects, strobe lights, smoke machines), this haunted walk-through inside McMillan Park delivers heart-pounding thrills. General admission is $15; Fast Pass is $25.
The 5th Realm | Cedar Rapids IA
The 5th Realm is a live-action haunted attraction in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Known for intense storytelling and immersive horror experiences, it transports guests into terrifying narratives like Bloodlust, where vampire hunters clash with Vlad Draculea inside a cursed asylum. This is not your average haunt — it’s a fully interactive horror theater experience that changes with the seasons.
Wilson's Orchard & Farm – Iowa City
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is a scenic seasonal destination just outside Iowa City offering U-pick apples, pumpkins, and strawberries, plus hayrack rides, live music events, cider tastings, and family-friendly fall festivals. The farm includes a ciderhouse, bakery, and sprawling hillside orchard — perfect for relaxing day trips and photo opportunities.
The House on the Rock
Step into a world of wonder at The House on the Rock, a surreal destination blending eccentric architecture, vast collections, and immersive exhibits. From the Infinity Room floating over the valley to the massive indoor carousel and the Streets of Yesterday, every turn unveils something extraordinary. A must-visit for lovers of mystery, oddities, and jaw-dropping design.
Raven’s Grin Inn
Step inside one of Illinois’ strangest and most unforgettable haunted experiences at Raven’s Grin Inn, a five-story Victorian mansion transformed into a surreal maze of art, humor, and fright. Created by eccentric artist Jim Warfield, this Mount Carroll landmark offers year-round guided tours filled with secret passages, handmade monsters, bizarre sculptures, and plenty of jump scares. More than just a haunted house, it’s an interactive performance that mixes comedy, creativity, and chaos—making it one of the most unique attractions within a short drive from the Quad Cities.
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