One of the best things about the fall season in North Carolina is that it ushers in the most macabre event of the year: Halloween. If you’re the sort that loves a thrill, then you’ll want to head to one of the best (if not THE best) haunts on the East Coast, and it’s right here in North Carolina. Check it out.
Lake Hickory Haunts, located in Hickory, is a fun, thrilling, and most of all, terrifying haunted attraction that people keep coming back to year after year.
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It’s situated on a small lake and has nine unique haunted attractions guaranteed to make your hair stand on end.
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For reals, seeing the headless horseman will be the least of your worries (although he is creepy!).
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It’s easy to see why it was voted the BEST haunted attraction in North Carolina. This golf cart filled with creepy clowns is even disturbing in the daylight hours.
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Imagine how they look after dark during your haunted experience!
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All nine of the attractions are all included in your admission price. This year, they’ve added a high-tech, all new 4D Asylum Experience. Want to know what it’s like to be trapped in a dark and dank psychiatric asylum? Now’s your chance!
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Meanwhile, over at the Slaughterhouse…
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… things can get a little messy. (It’s truly remarkable how realistic the creepy attractions are!)
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And you should probably expect the usual “beast jumping out of nowhere to make you scream” haunts too.
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In fact, you may want to wear comfortable shoes, just in case a few terrors send you running for the hills!
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Lake Hickory Haunts is located at 519 Carolina Ave., Hickory, NC 28601. Ticket prices are as follows: General Admission – $25; Fast Pass – $35; VIP Pass – $50; Military, Police, Fire Discount is $3.00 off on-site with a valid ID. Some restrictions may apply. See the website for more details. Note: parking is an additional $2 per car. It’s open every Friday and Saturday through November 3, 2018. The hours are from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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For more creepy fun this Halloween: Here’s The Ultimate Terrifying North Carolina Road Trip – And It’ll Haunt Your Dreams.
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