Haunted Houses in Philadelphia
Historic city, terrifying haunts
Philadelphia and the surrounding region host some of the most famous haunted attractions in the country, including haunts built inside real historic institutions. Below is every commercial haunted house in Philadelphia we know about — with dates, scare levels, ticket links and one-tap directions. Looking for yard displays and home haunts instead? Browse home haunts or check the full Philadelphia Halloween guide.
2 haunted attractions in Philadelphia
Fright Factory Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary Terror Behind the Walls Philadelphia
Philadelphia haunted house FAQ
What are the best haunted houses in Philadelphia?
FrightSpot lists every haunted attraction in Philadelphia we can find — commercial haunted houses, mazes and immersive horror experiences — with dates, scare levels, ticket links and directions so you can compare them in one place.
When do Philadelphia haunted houses open?
Most haunted attractions open in mid-to-late September and run through Halloween night, with some extending into the first weekend of November. Each listing on FrightSpot shows exact dates and hours.
Are there family-friendly haunted attractions in Philadelphia?
Yes — alongside the intense haunts, Philadelphia has family-friendly home haunts, yard displays and pumpkin patches. Filter by the Family Friendly tag on FrightSpot to find them.
How do I find haunted houses near me in Philadelphia?
Open the FrightSpot Haunt Map and tap "Use My Location" to see every haunt near you, sorted by distance, with one-tap directions and multi-stop route building for a full night of scares.