It is time to explore some of Connecticut’s best haunted houses, hayrides, and trails as Halloween approaches. Haunted houses across CT are extremely popular with the state’s history and eerie legends. Here are my top five haunted attractions to explore this year.
1. Legends of Fear
Located on Farmview Tree farm in Shelton, CT this action pact attraction features a haunted hayride that travels through the tree-lined woods filled with nothing but darkness as the sounds of witch laughter and hum of the tractor will drown out your screams. The hayride not being the only thing to offer when you also stumble across ‘the hollow trail’ found far in the deep of the woods with houses that will surely send a shiver down your back with houses filled with porcelain dolls and clowns to being chased through the maze with the thoughts of when the live actors will jump out next.
2. The Haunted Isle
Being dropped by a tractor to the eerie dark woods along the shores of Long Island Sound this haunted trail will leave you wondering what is behind you as you explore the woods wondering what monstrous creatures will jump out next. Located in East Haven just about an hour from Danbury High School this attraction will leave you scared to sleep in the dark.
3. Rails to the Darkside
Take a ride on the shiver-filled haunted railway at the Connecticut Trolly Museum. Located in East Windsor, ride along into a spine-tingling experience where you will scream to death as you follow the abandoned railways of legends that will leave you
wondering what is actually real.
4. Dark Manor
A two-floor attraction voted CT’s scariest haunted house is definitely one you do not want to miss out on. Located in the Baltic, an abandoned mill holds an outdoor graveyard and trail where the undead will rise to greet you as they search to capture souls. This annual 20-year-old haunted attraction is certainly not going out of style.
5. Trail of Terror
Follow rituals and dark magic on this trial following the legacy of the Aduro family. This thrill-seeking trail will lead visitors through unexpected twists and turns as they explore the three sisters’ lives as they transfigured themselves. From embalming fluid to skin patches this Wallingford Halloween attraction should definitely be a bucket list item.
No matter your scare level, Connecticut’s haunted trails, hayrides, and houses have something for everyone. From haunted activities, and amazing photo backdrops, to some of the best hot chocolate you will ever taste, it will find a way to make everyone smile. So gather the bravest people you know, get into the Halloween spirit, and be prepared to be scared. Always remember to stay safe and have a very Happy Halloween.
