The Scariest Haunted Houses in the Twin Cities in 2022

The Scariest Haunted Houses in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The best part of October is always Halloween. What better way to celebrate than having someone try to scare the living daylights out of you? Or at least try in my case. We have the best-haunted houses in Minnesota. But sometimes they don’t always live up to the hype. Therefore I have the 13 of the Scariest Haunted Houses in the Twin Cities for you to check out. They are definitely adult only on the scare scale.

When it comes to haunted houses, I can’t get enough of them. I started remembering my first haunted house at the MN State Fair being absolutely terrifying. Oh how far I’ve come. Every year I usually make it to one. With so many around the cities, there is bound to be one on the list that will scare the living daylights out of you.

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Scariest Haunted Houses in the Twin Cities

The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 | Cottage Grove MN

Location:10900 Pt Douglas Road, Cottage Grove MN
Open: Weekends Starting September 24th – October 31st.Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost: $24 – $49
Discounts: Buy online and save $1.

The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 is home to Cell Block 61. Not exactly an escape room, but not a haunted house either. Navigating the winding corridors and claustrophobic tunnel of this place is going to terrify anyone that enters. It’s a 16+ experience, so it’s bound to be incredibly scary. They have traditional events like a haunted house, hayride, and maze. Fast passes are available too!

Anoka Haunted House | Anoka MN

Location: 3200 St Francis Blvd NW, Anoka, MN 55303
Open: Weekends from Mid to End of OctoberTickets: At the gate. They take cash, credit card and Venmo
Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for kids
Discounts: Where an Anoka Halloween Button gets $2 off and save $1 by bringing a non-perishable food donation.

You can’t have a list like this and not have Anoka on the list. It is the Halloween Capitol after all. Anoka Haunted House is a great beginner haunted house for kids under 12. Operated by the local Knights of Columbus, all proceeds are for the benefit of local organizations. Inside you’ll be getting scared by local high school students. Don’t let that fool you, they put on a great performance.

Scream Town | Chaska MN

Location: 7410 US-212, Chaska, MN 55318
Open: Weekends Starting September 23rd – October 30th
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost:$34 – $149
Discounts: Buy online and save $5.

Stream Town is a staple of the Twin Cities. In Chaska MN, they feature 8 different massive attractions. They include things like Zombie Apocalypse, Abandoned Down the Rabbit Hole, and Ludicrous Labyrinth. They make the claim as one of the Largest Haunted Attractions in MN.

The best part is, they offer free tickets for parents. You don’t get the scares with this pass, but get to see the looks on your kids’ faces as they come running out of attractions. See for yourself. They offer VIP and Fast Pass Tickets. Entry is timed to cut down on line waits.

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The Abandoned Hayride | Chaska MN

Location: 7410 US-212, Chaska, MN 55318
Open: Weekends Starting September 23rd – October 30th
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost: $30 – $149
Discounts: Buy online and save $5.

Minnesota’s newest and unique Haunted Hayride and Haunted House. Like nothing, you have ever seen before. The Abandoned Hayride is an immersive haunted hayride that will scare you and entertain you. You will be dropped off in the woods and Abandoned. One of the best Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Twin Cities Halloween adventures. Fire, magic, real scares, and so much more!

This is part is a side attraction for Scream Town. If you just want a taste of the scares, this is a great option. But you can get some great discounts by bundling them together. I highly recommend buying online before you go.

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The Haunted Basement | Roseville MN

Location:1595 MN-36, Roseville, MN 55113
Open: Weekends in October
Tickets: Buy in person
Cost: TBD $25 – $33 in the past

This haunted house in Minneapolis is simple, to scare the living daylights out of every individual who descends the steps of the basement. The Soap Factory has been attracting new visual arts, designers, and actors each year. The artists are working on new ways to terrify you, including a Blind Invocation. Unlike other haunted attractions, the staff can touch you here. The Haunted Basements also allow guests to partake in the scares.

Dead End Haunted Hayride | Wyoming MN

Location:28186 Kettle River Blvd N, Wyoming, MN 55092
Open: Weekends Starting September 23rd – October 31st
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost:$23 – $75
Discounts: Buy online and save $5.

To say this is just a hayride would be completely wrong. That is just how the Dead End Haunted Hayride in Wyoming gets you going on the journey. After the hayride, it will drop you off at the Sunnyvale Asylum, force to escape through the woods, into a motel, and then into a corn maze. All the while, every crazy thing you can imagine will be there to scare the living daylights out of you.

This is an interactive experience meaning the monsters will touch you, and even grab you to join them. It’s an experience to remember. The Dead End Haunted Hayride is always on everyone’s list as the Scariest Scariest Haunted Houses in the Twin Cities.

Fright at the Farm | Rochester MN

Location:74385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Open: Weekends in October
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost:$15

The Fright at the farm in Rochester is 10,000 square feet attraction of indoor haunts and a cannabis maze, gardens, clowns, and an ally of the dead. After Halloween, they offer a variety of scare levels, including lights on for young kids, and traditional and Lights out times. Check their website to make sure you go at the right time! You can also bundle up your tickets to get extra deals.

Tickets range from $15 at the gate. They are open on weekends in October.

Molitors Haunted Acres | Sauk Rapids MN

Location:3571 5th Ave NE, Sauk Rapids, MN
Open: Weekends October
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost:$26

This is one of the scariest places in central MN and, with good reason is Molitors Haunted Acres. Haunted Hayrides, Zombie Shoots, and Five different haunted scenes, who could ask for more? Molitors Haunted Acres has been scaring for the last 20 years.

Trail of Terror | Shakopee MN

Location:3525 145th Street West, Shakopee, MN 55379
Open: CLOSED 2022
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost:
Discounts: Buy online and save.

This park is held on the grounds of the Renaissance Festival. It has a few big attractions and a bunch of smaller attractions. The good thing is the smaller ‘Trailers of Terror’ never have a line. Trail of Terror’s Maze is one of the largest I’ve seen, but if you are in a group, the scare factor is limited. This could be good or bad, depending on the experience you are looking for.

They also hold a 5K Zombie run if you are interested. It includes admission to the haunts.

Trail of Terror always seems busy. But that shouldn’t ruin your experience. Check out my tips on how to avoid the lines!

Haunted Graveyard | Andover MN

Location:15349 Uplander St NW Andover, MN 55304
Open: Last three Saturdays in October
Tickets: None
Cost: Free, Donations appreciated. Everything goes to next year’s setup

When your backyard passion turns into something crazy. Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. The Haunted Graveyard in Andover is a 2.5 acre self-guided tour through the woods. From 6:30 – 7pm it’s a low scare for the kids. But when 7pm hits, things get intense.

Valleyfair’s Tricks and Treats | Shakopee MN

Location: 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee MN 55379
Open: Weekends Starting September 30th – October 30th
Tickets: Buy Online or at the Gate
Cost: $34 – $60 or free with a season pass
Discounts: Buy online and save $26.

Changing it up this year, Valleyfair has moved from ultimate terrors to a family-friendly mode. They have two themes going: The Land of Tricks with two realms Ickyville and Spooky Spires. Inside you’ll find slimy, sinister, and strange things. On the Tricks side, they have Everfall and Sweet Tooth Acre. In addition to the Tricks and Treats, there are still rides running and extra Halloween-inspired foods.

If you are looking to ease your little ones into Halloween, this is a good way to do it, without frightening them too much. Even though it’s not the Scariest Haunted House in Minnesota, I figured I leave it on for those looking for Valleyscare.

Valleyfair is always a great time. I go the chance to visit Valeyfair Tricks and Treats opening weekend this year. Click here for the answers to all your questions! If you go with your kids, make sure to check out my guide: 21 Family-Friendly Tips for Valleyfair in Shakopee MN

Hamel Lions Haunted House | Corcoran MN

Location:7205 County Road 101, Corcoran, MN 55311
Open: Fridays/Saturdays last three weekends in October
Tickets: Buy in person, Cash only
Cost:$10

The Hamel Lions Haunted House gets a lot of fanfare online as being a terrifying experience. What’s even more shocking is that they do this by being run all by volunteers. All the money brought in goes to a charity. Everyone leaves having a great time!

What is my favorite Haunted House in MN?

As a Halloween junkie, I’d love to get into the scariest haunted houses in the Twin Cities. I’m hoping to hit up a few this year. My personal favorite is Scream Town, mostly because it nearby and it has gotten screams out of me more than once! If you are looking for something a little more real, check out the 13 most haunted places in Minnesota. Or if you have a little one, try some of these kid-friendly Halloween attractions. Whatever your favorite way to celebrate the season, have some fun!

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