Spooky season is here! Immerse yourself in some of the most terrifying adventures North Texas has to offer. Be warned: these haunted attractions are not for the faint of heart.
Dark Hour
When: Sept. 13 to Nov. 2 Where: 701 Taylor Dr, Plano Tickets
Get ready for one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. Featured in Buzzfeed and USA Today, Dark Hour allows guests to venture into cursed halls, where sinister figures lurk in every shadow. Step into a maze of terror, with state-of-the-art special effects delivering spine-tingling shocks at every twist and turn. Die-hard horror fans can upgrade to a VIP experience, where they have the chance to join the scares by controlling frights from a cozy lounge stocked with snacks, all while watching other guests’ reactions.
Haunted Shadows Lake Trail
When: Sept. 28 to Nov. 2 Where: 7801 Main St, The Colony Tickets
Opened in 2010, the Haunted Shadows Lake Trail stretches just over a mile along the shores of Lake Lewisville in The Colony. The trail is self-guided, offering an immersive experience through dark, eerie woods filled with rustling leaves and the occasional snap of a twig underfoot, all illuminated by the moonlight reflecting off the lake. There’s no guide — just the trail and the chilling atmosphere that hides unseen horrors in the shadows. A PG-rated version is available for families with young visitors to ensure a suitable experience.
The Parker House
When: Oct. 4 to Nov. 2 Where: 8550 West University Drive, Denton Tickets …