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Atlanta Haunted Houses and Scary Halloween Attractions for Teens

There are terrors around every corner at House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction. Photo courtesy of the event
There are terrors around every corner at House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction. Photo courtesy of the event
10/7/22 - By Rebecca Ruffin Leffler

As Halloween approaches, you may realize that your older kids and teens (once scared of the dark) eagerly want holiday frights, complete with blood, guts, and gore. We’ve rounded up Atlanta haunted houses and Halloween attractions guaranteed to scare older kids and teens to pieces.

Please pay close attention to the recommended age guidelines for these scary Halloween events in Atlanta. Bear in mind the use of theatrical props, music, lighting, and stage makeup create a truly immersive and terrifying experience that some teens (and parents) can’t handle. Also, avoid long lines by going earlier in the season or purchasing fast pass/VIP tickets when offered.

For those with older kids that aren't quite ready for Atlanta haunted houses and attractions, check out these Halloween-themed Atlanta Corn Mazes and Hayrides (some of which offer spooky evening sessions). If you're searching for Halloween events the entire family will enjoy, peruse our massive Atlanta Halloween Guide for Kids.

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Atlanta Haunted Houses & Scary Attractions: East Georgia

Zombie Farms

Winterville - Select dates through October 29, 2022
The terrifying Clown Mother, along with fellow ghouls and zombies seek victims along the rugged Haunted Trail in the dark woods near Athens. If you survive, explore this year's new Halloween Forest and listen to ghost stories around the campfire sure to give you nightmares for weeks to come.  While there's no age limit, the haunt is best for families with children over age 10. All kids under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. READ MORE

Netherworld Haunted House

Stone Mountain - Select dates through November 6, 2022
Netherworld Haunted House is one of the scariest Halloween events in the nation...that's right, beyond Atlanta and even the Southeast region.  READ MORE
Head to Buford, Georgia for the terrifying Trail of Terror. Photo courtesy of the event
Head to Buford, Georgia for the terrifying Trail of Terror. Photo courtesy of the event

Atlanta Haunted Houses & Scary Attractions: North Georgia

Haunted Trails at Old Car City

White - Select dates through October 29, 2022
Many people find Old Car City, with 34 acres of partially buried and abandoned vehicles, a creepy experience even in the daytime. Amp it up at night when the ghosts come alive along the Haunted Trails at Old Car City, one of North Georgia's newest haunts. Anyone 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Wear sturdy shoes as participants walk over a mile of outdoor trails.  READ MORE

House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction

Cumming - Select dates through October 29, 2022
Only brave souls dare to enter the "House of Four Scythes" complete with strobe lights, fog, moving floors, and lots of frights. Afterward, venture into the harrowing clown maze "Carnival of Screams," also included in the ticket price. READ MORE

Haunted Hills Farm

Jasper - Select dates through October 30, 2022
Offering a trifecta of frights lasting 45 minutes, the 15-acre Haunted Hills Farm features a Haunted Hayride, Haunted Trail, and Blacklight 3D Haunt in the ticket price.  Families with children ages 3-10 are encouraged to visit Saturday, October 16 for Kids Night. Choose between the no scare ticket for little ones and the mild scare ticket for older kids. The $12 ticket includes a campfire and a kid-friendly movie. READ MORE

Folklore Haunted House

Acworth - Select dates through November 5, 2022
Folklore Haunted House doubles the fear factor with two attractions, The Manor and Maximum Overload. On select nights, attend Folklore Blackout to explore both attractions in the dark except for one glow stick per group. Although emergency exits are provided, only those 13 and up should venture into the haunts. No refunds are given to participants for not finishing because they get too scared. READ MORE

Paranoia Haunted House

Canton - Select dates through November 5, 2022
You'll jump out of your skin as you explore Paranoia Haunted House in Canton. Purchase the combo ticket to venture inside both immersive attractions, Extraction and The Wretched. READ MORE

Trail of Terror

Buford - Select dates through November 5, 2022
Do you get creeped out by clowns? Then you don't want to get caught by Kee-kee, SweetTooth, or the other sinister clowns on this blood-soaked trail in the backwoods of Hell County. READ MORE

Atlanta Haunted Houses & Attractions: South Georgia

Thirteen Stories Haunted House

Newnan - Select dates through October 31, 2022
One of Georgia's largest haunted attractions, Thirteen Stories features a terrifying 54,000-square-foot indoor space. While designed to scare the most fearless adults, parents can bring children of any age at their discretion.  READ MORE

The Village Haunted Attraction

Fairburn - Select dates through October 31, 2022
Embark on a terrifying journey through the Village Haunt, where residents have mysteriously disappeared. A second experience is "The Courtyard," a midway area with food, music, and games such as axe-throwing and archery, all for individual purchase. READ MORE
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia scares kids AND adults! Photo courtesy of Six Flags
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia scares kids AND adults! Photo courtesy of Six Flags

Atlanta Haunted Houses & Attractions: West Georgia

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia

Austell - Select dates through October 31, 2022
Things that go bump in the night have amassed at Six Flags Over Georgia. Every weekend from September 14 - November 3, the theme park turns into a devilish attraction at night.  READ MORE

Camp Blood Trail

Carrollton - Select dates through October 31, 2022
Back for the 32nd year, Camp Blood supplies thrills and chills along the wooded half-mile trail haunted by residents of nearby Lakeview Asylum. See if you can make it out alive! If you don't, Camp Blood will refund your money to your next of kin. READ MORE

Nightmare's Gate Haunted House

Douglasville - Select dates through October 31, 2022
Nightmare's Gate offers three haunted attractions comprising 26,000 square feet of horror. Wander through the eerie exam rooms of "Nightmare's Gate General Haunted Hospital". If you want more, purchase the combo ticket to explore the swamps of "Terror Falls" or the decaying rooms of "Longview Estate". For participants who frighten easily, emergency exits are available. While there's no age minimum to enter, Nightmare's Gate is best suited for teens and adults. Use the blinking skull wand to alert the "monsters" to lessen the intensity of... READ MORE

Containment Haunted House

Lithia Springs - Select dates through November 5, 2022
Containment's walk-through attraction, built out of 26 shipping containers, will keep you in suspense. This year's main haunt is "The Awakening" where other-worldly beings prey on anyone who dares to enter Manslaughter Mansion. The recommended age is 13 and up.  READ MORE

Escape Woods

Powder Springs - Select dates through November 7, 2022
Escape Woods at Sleepy Hollow Farm offers six outdoor escape adventures at its 60-acre property. This Halloween season, avoid the headless horseman who has reappeared after 200 years in a cornfield in the "Murder Mystery/Escape Game Legend of Sleepy Hollow 1990." Recommended for ages 13 and up, with at least one adult in the group. READ MORE

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