As spooky season arrives, haunted houses in the D.C. area will help get you into the Halloween spirit.
Here’s where residents can find frights in the D.C. region:
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Maryland
Markoff’s Haunted Forest
Discover what’s lurking in the woods of the haunted forest or venture onto the mile-long haunted trail.
When: Open 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Where: 19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, Maryland 20842
Cost: Buy tickets online. For the trail, dynamic prices at $30, $45 and $50. For the town, dynamic prices at $20, $25 and $30. The cursed village is free.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Fright for a cause — this haunt includes activities for participants of all ages, and all proceeds go to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
When: Open 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Parking at either — Mid Atlantic Community Church (MACC) (only 100 spaces) at 2485 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, Maryland or Crofton Middle School at 2301 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054. A shuttlebus takes groups to the trail.
Cost: The Terror Trail costs $25. The Boo Loop costs $8, children aged 3 or younger get in for free.
Virginia
Haunted Hollow VA
Spend around 30 minutes — or less if you’re easily spooked — walking the trail at a reportedly haunted abandoned farm.
When: Open 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: 8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton, Virginia 20187
Cost: Buy tickets online for $20.
Scream
Participants try to avoid the “mutants,” in this experience that’s described as PG-13.
When: Open 7 p.m. to midnight Friday’s and Saturday’s. And open 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday’s
Where: 40834 Graydon Manor Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20175
Cost: Tickets cost $20 to $30.
D.C.
DC Ghost Tour
The spooky, yet family-friendly, D.C. Ghost Tour starts behind the Treasury Building and takes guests to several haunted spots around the capital.
When: Daily tours available starting at 7 or 8 p.m.
Where: Behind the Treasury Building at the intersection of 15 Street NW and F Street NW
Cost: Prices range from $27 to $35.
