Top Haunted Houses In South Florida
House of Horrors
Miami International Mall
1455 N.W. 107th Ave.
Doral, FL 33172
(305) 639-6000
www.houseofhorrorpark.com
Date: Sept. 25 - Nov. 3, 2014
The House of Horrors is the mother load of mischief with 30 rooms of terror spread across two acres of land. See decrepit zombies and blood-soaked cadavers as you walk through this never-ending madhouse. While the mature brave the supernatural, the tikes explore carnival rides and watch Micro Championship Wrestling. One price for all rides and discounts online makes this event not only inexpensive but also accessible. So pack your patience and your costumes and get ready for a night full of frightful fun.
Terror In The Jungle
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 400-7000
www.terrorinthejungle.com
Date: Oct. 2 - Nov. 1 2014
What could be scarier than traipsing through a haunted house on a cold dark night? How about wandering through a jungle of captive animals while wearing bloody costumes that resemble animal prey? Animals and Aztecs meet in this new adventure brought to you by Festival of Souls creator, Brandon Kittendorf. Delve into the 10,000-square-foot ancient Aztec pyramid haunted house and quake as the past comes back to life thanks to a radioactive mishap and the misadventures of science. The inaugural event lasts for 20 days and it sure to be on your Halloween hit list.
Monster Masquerade
Zoo Miami
12400 S.W. 152nd St.
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 251-0400
www.zoomiami.org
Dates: Oct. 17, 2014 to Oct. 18, 2014
In another animal adventure comes Dr. Wilde's Creepy House. This 7,000-square-foot haunted house is just one part of Zoo Miami's Monster Masquerade. The event costs $60 per person and lasts for only one night, but it's an opportunity for the adults to leave the kids at home in favor of a more mature Halloween party. There will be an open bar, a costume party and a "Thriller"-inspired dance performed by the Zoo Crew, ensuring that your little ghouls and goblins will not be missed as you mosh the night away with monsters.
Horrorween House
7708 N.W. 40th Court
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 263-7644
www.horrorweenhouse.com
Dates: Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2014
In the never-ending battle for the biggest and baddest haunted house comes a haunted house that is 17 years in the making. Horrorween House in Coral Springs has been scaring the masses with its 2,500-square-foot haunted house filled with blood, gore and animatronics. Unlike the other events, this house is free and the 15-minute wait times makes a return visit possible. For an added bonus, head down to Lauderhill and enter the Distorted Dreams haunted house. The combination of these two houses together takes terror to another level.
Miami Seaquarium Monster Splash
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
(305) 361-5705
www.miamiseaquarium.com
Dates: Oct. 24- 31, 2014
This list was crammed with fright fests, gory ghouls and more, but there has to be something for the little angels. The Miami Seaquarium is already a regular haunt of marine life lovers and dolphin seekers. Now kids can celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment day and night with the Daytime Splash and Nightime Bash. The daytime event will feature bounce houses and Halloween-themed marine shows and the nighttime splash has family-friendly haunted houses so the kiddies can experience Halloween fun without being scared. Prices vary day and night so visit the website for complete details.
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