Boston’s haunted-house scene lives mostly in the suburbs and on the North Shore, within an easy drive of the city and centered on Salem’s month-long Halloween celebration. This guide covers the best haunted houses near Boston for 2026, what each one is like, and how to plan your night. Dates, hours, and prices change every year, so confirm the current calendar on each official site. For the wider picture, see our guide to the best haunted houses across Massachusetts, browse the full Massachusetts directory, or find haunted houses near you.

The best haunted houses near Boston

Hysteria at Connors Farm (Danvers)

Minutes from downtown Salem, Hysteria at Connors Farm in Danvers is the North Shore’s biggest outdoor haunt, built on farmland that was part of 17th-century Salem Village. Its feature attraction is a roughly 45-minute walking trail through corn fields, dark orchards, and forest, and it typically runs Friday through Sunday nights in October. Buy tickets online in advance and dress for a long outdoor walk.

Chambers of Terror (Salem)

In the heart of historic Salem, Chambers of Terror is a professionally built walk-through haunt with movie-quality scenes and a cast of ghouls and monsters. It is one of the main indoor haunts inside the city itself, which makes it a convenient add-on to a day of Salem’s Haunted Happenings. Expect long lines on October weekends, so plan your timing and confirm hours on the official site.

Witch Mansion (Salem)

Also in downtown Salem, the Witch Mansion is a multi-level walk-through attraction with high-tech animations and illusions. It leans more toward frightful family fun than extreme horror, making it a good pick for mixed groups exploring Salem in October. Check the official site for the current season dates and hours.

Witch’s Woods at Nashoba Valley (Westford)

Northwest of the city at the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, Witch’s Woods bundles several attractions into one ticket, including a haunted hayride and themed walk-throughs. It generally runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights throughout October and is a strong all-in-one option for groups. Confirm the current calendar and pricing on the official site.

Barrett’s Haunted Mansion (Abington)

On the South Shore in Abington, Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is a long-running attraction now in its 31st season, mixing an indoor haunt with outdoor queue entertainment. It is one of the region’s most established haunts and a reliable choice south of the city. Buy tickets online for the busiest October nights.

More North Shore haunts

North of the city in Haverhill, Ravenwood Haunted Farm adds an outdoor farm haunt on select fall nights. It is a smaller, weekend-focused operation, so check the official calendar before making the drive.

What to know before visiting Boston-area haunts

• Plan around Salem. Salem is mobbed on October weekends; book haunt tickets and parking ahead, and consider a weeknight or an early time slot.
• Buy tickets online in advance. The most popular haunts sell out the October weekends closest to Halloween, and fast passes cut the longest lines.
• Dress for outdoor scares. Hysteria, Witch’s Woods, and Ravenwood are largely outdoors and New England nights turn cold — our what to wear to a haunted house guide helps you plan.
• First time? Our first-timer’s complete haunted house guide covers exactly what to expect, and always confirm age guidance on each official site.

Ready to plan your night? Explore the best haunted houses across Massachusetts or find haunted houses near you before Halloween.