Watch CBS News

Top Haunted Houses In South Florida

Halloween is a celebration of all that goes bump in the night. In that spirit comes a list of the scariest haunted houses in South Florida guaranteed to make your skin crawl. There are some options for the little ones, but most of the houses on this list intend to thrill and terrify all that dare to enter. So put on your scariest costume and bring along your best friend because you're going to need support while in these haunted houses.

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.

Related: Top Haunted Graveyard Tours In South Florida

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.

Related: 5 Halloween Themed Cocktails

Niema Hulin was born in Newark, NJ but raised in Lexington, South Carolina for the bulk of her formative years. In 2002, she moved to Miami after graduating from the University of Florida. Since then, Niema has worked in film, television and commercials as a Production Assistant and Production Coordinator. Some of her films have included Bad Boys II and I Am Number IV. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.