Being in the midst of spooky season, that means you have to spend a night or two (or many) getting scared at some haunted houses and ghost tours. If you’re a certifiable badass that doesn’t get scared or says “that was lame” when you leave a haunted house, maybe this list isn’t for you.

But if you just wanna do spooky shit with your friends, here’s the lowdown of where to go in 2019. Whether you’re looking for a quick fix here in San Antonio or need a reason to take a road trip, we’ve gathered the most popular haunted houses and ghost tours to get you in the Halloween ~spirit~.

REDRUM Haunted House 1800 E Hwy 90 Alt, Richmond, (281) 762-0034, redrumhaunt.com Though this attraction takes safety seriously, REDRUM is all about scaring you from start to finish. All four attractions – Twisted Circus Rewired, Cinecore, Deadwood Asylum and the new Lazer Fury – were upgraded last year to make sure your outing is worthwhile. Open weekends now through November 2. Photo via Instagram / skitzosfreakz

House of Torment Austin 2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin, (512) 407-9449, houseoftorment.com From the folks who also own San Antonio’s own 13th Floor, you can head up to Austin and experience House of Torment – regarded as one of the scariest attractions in the capital city. Offering up mini escape games and with themes like Dimensions of Darkness, Rise of the Dead and Clown, you can expect a lot of scares here. Just remember to calm your nerves and go bar-hopping down 6th to calm your nerves. Open now through Saturday, November 9. Photo via Instagram / houseoftorment

Victoria’s Black Swan Inn 1006 Holbrook Road, (210) 323-8424, victoriasblackswaninn.com Though used as an event space, Victoria’s Black Swan Inn is actually considered to be in the top 10 haunted places in the country. Places – not houses – as in this spot is reportedly actually haunted. This inn gives you a few options to explore: a paranormal investigation, ghost tour or a “slumber not party.” We won’t spoil it for you, but trust us when we say this is a haunted spot not to be missed for fans of ghosts. Photo via Instagram / erikjongustafson

Creepy Hollow Haunted House 12872 Valley Vista Dr, Rosharon, (800) 357-3323, creepyhollowhaunt.com Not too far from Houston, Creepy Hollow has select dates throughout the year to remind you of what’s to come during spooky season. During October, you can stay out late (open until midnight on weekends) and get spooked into the night – whether in the haunted house or the escape room. On Halloween, there will also be trick-or-treating. Photo via Instagram / chainsawsandlollipops

Houston Terror Dome Haunted House 16030 East Fwy, Channelview, (281) 864-9686, houstonterrordome.com Houston is full of plenty of scary attractions, so you may as well try to visit as many as possible if you’re willing to make the drive. To get started, you’ll want to make plans to hit up Houston Terror Dome. Now open, you can also find a live DJ and dancers on most nights. Still, with the advisement of bringing an extra pair of underwear, you can depend on this haunted house to deliver the scares. Photo via Instagram / lewisthesingerr

Fearshire Farms 1100 S Walker St, Angleton, (979) 848-3327, fearshirefarms.com If you’re looking for real, you’ll find a real farm and corn fields alongside a really scary haunted house. Each point of the attraction – including Fearson’s Farm House, Dead End Corn Maze and Unhinged holds something scary. Don’t forget to remind them about the haunted hayride. Photo via Instagram / fancyhosen

Alamo City Ghost Tours 115 Main Plaza, (210) 336-7831, alamocityghosttours.com Prepare to play ghostbuster as you’ll get to test the area with an EMF detector. Beginning at the Alamo, you’ll make your way to a cemetery to get plenty of spooks with a whooping side of history. What would be better than that?! Photo via Instagram / ewasham

Scream Hollow 149 Split Rail Ln, Smithville, (512) 710-8267, screamhollow.com You’ll get four haunted houses in one – well really, set up in 18 buildings across 20 acres. Located to the northeast of San Antonio, Scream Hollow has attractions such as Mansion of Terror: Phantoms, Wicked Darkness: The Maze, Lost Pines: Asylum and The Slaughterhouse 2: Lunatik’s Revenge. At the vampire bar, you’ll find wine, beer and fall hard cider. Photo via Instagram / weirdhomestour

Old Town Spring Ghost Walk 419 Gentry St, Spring, (281) 410-1300, oldtownspringghostwalk.com Follow the lantern (and the tour guide holding it) and you’ll be able to explore the haunted sites in Spring, Texas. You’ll learn all about the town’s darker past and the spirits that never left. Photo via Instagram / oldtownspringghostwalk

13th Floor Haunted House 1203 E Commerce St, (210) 910-6450, 13thfloorsanantonio.com Regarded as one of the scariest attractions within the city, 13th Floor brings you two new themes for 2019. La Llorona: The Weeping Woman and Clown are guaranteed to bring plenty of frights. Additionally, you can find mini escape games, an axe-throwing section and even a bar on-site. This haunted house is open weekends now through early November. Photo via Instagram / 13thfloorsa

Six Flags Fright Fest 17000 W IH 10, (210) 697-5050, sixflags.com Whether you’re a Fiesta Texas regular or just want to get in on the scary fun, you’ll be able to explore not one, but three haunted houses within the park. From Buried Alive and Carnevil to Blood Bayou, there’s lots to explore – and that’s not even including the scare zones throughout the park. Photo via Instagram / sixflagsfiestatexas

Paranormal Activity Ghost Tour 138 Waxwood Ln, (210) 999-1478, bestsanantonioghosttours.com Did you know that San Antonio is hella haunted? Well if you don’t, and if you love spooky shit, be sure to grab tickets to one of these tours. “Based on fact instead of fiction,” Paranormal Activity Ghost Tour is all about ghost hunting and has been referenced on national shows, so you can expect these findings to be real scurry. Photo via Facebook / ACP ghost hunt

Curious Twins Paranormal And Ghost Tours Around San Antonio, (210) 802-9187, curioustwins.com San Antonio has a reputation for its ghostly inhabitants, and exploring them has never been so easy. With tours dedicated to the spirits of local murderers and prostitutes, those who lived and died at the Alamo and a visit around the city’s cemeteries, you’re in for a lot of spooky findings courtesy of Curious Twins. Photo via Instagram / curioustwinsparanormal

Austin Ghost Tours 303 Red River St, Austin, (512) 203-5561, austinghosttours.com Head up to Austin for the weekend and hit up one of these walking tours – there’s one every night! With themes that pay tribute to history and are thoroughly researched, you’re bound to find out some cool stuff you didn’t know. And if your pet is down for some frights, Austin Ghost Tours is totally cool with them joining the party. Photo via Instagram / tracedthurman

Bad Wolf Ghost Tours Around San Antonio, (805) 757-0512, badwolfghosttours.com Skip the usual tours and go to one that really appeals to you – a haunted pub crawl! Whether you need some liquid courage or not, this tour will come through for you. If you don’t feel like getting boozy, don’t fret. Other options include the Secret Society ghost tour and the San Antonio ghost walk. Photo via Instagram / winchesters.inc

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