This haunted attraction is very well done! I've been to and been involved in many haunted…read moreattractions and this one definitely gives a good scare! The actors are very convincing!! I can't wait for this years season!

Always look forward to going to the damn haunted woods! Can't wait to see what the theme is this…read moreyear!

Family friendly! They have kids maze for younger children separate from the teen/adult maze. My…read moredaycare kids always loved the play area and the hayride!

Leaving 1 star bc I can't leave 0 stars. 1: the pricing is…read moreSUPER deceptive. we went specifically for the hayride the weekend before Halloween. There were 4 people in our group. it was $35 per person for the main area + a haunted attraction. The board at the checkout said that the hayride was included in the general area price so we only added 1 haunted attraction. the "hayride" we paid for apparently ended hours earlier, but the lady went ahead and sold us that ticket. 2: The $25 area with the petting zoo, bounce things, food, etc was all but closed. no one working. everything was dark. and this was 8pm on the Friday before Halloween, literal primetime for this type of venue. absolute waste of money. 3: the haunted hayride we finally went back and got tickets for (an additional $10 wristband per person ) was absolute trash. it was a tour of Walmart inflatable decorations. no actors, no scares. lame AF. 0/10 4: I absolutely do not recommend this for anyone. it is not what you are expecting and is a serious ripoff.

We came out to the Avondale Haunted Barn this evening and had such a great time!!! They did such…read morean incredible job, definitely the best haunted house I've ever been to! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good scare!

From the owner: PERHAPS YOU’VE HEARD OF IT… ...a dark, lonely hollow,…read morenestled deep in the mountains of Tennessee, the birthplace of countless local legends passed down through the generations. But the grim tale of Avondale Hollow is no mere bedtime story. From the grisly murders at the old Pickett farm, to the specters of lost soldiers said to haunt the nearby Langley manor, and the rumors of strange curses and haunting, disembodied cries told by those who strayed too far into the hollow after dark… Oh yes, there are plenty of folks who still remember the stories. And to those who doubt, who don’t believe in the Avondale curse, they’d all ask the same question… are you brave enough to find out for yourself? This fall, take the adventure to Avondale Haunted Barn to uncover the mystery of the Avondale curse. Ranked among the top fan-voted must-see haunted attractions in the state, Avondale Haunted Barn is a terrifying, immersive journey into a dark world of twisted folklore and sinister secrets. Located on a historic property and based on real local legends, Avondale Haunted Barn offers a unique and authentic haunt experience you won’t find anywhere else.

This place is incredible. I'm a grown woman and they had me in a corner balled up with my ears…read morecovered. We went about 2 years ago and it was the BEST, however it was on a Tuesday so there was a couple of the actors up going through secret doors and whatever sorcery they were doing to pop out of nowhere. We went back last night (a Friday night and there was a bunch of actors this time making it ever more INSANE!!) The decor is legit, the actors are on point (scaring the crap outta me and literally running full speed out of the exit!!) The house seems (not sure if it is) like a for real very old three or four story house with all kinds of twists and turns, secret rooms and a (sorta) guide (who was horrifying lol) that will occasionally disappear and leave you paranoid (he always eventually came back for us) If I could give TEN stars, I would.

I live for a good scare. But while this is catered towards a younger crowd, me being born in the…read more80's I guess I'm scared straight lol. It's 3 floors of mazes and jump scares. I won't ruin it for you, try it out for yourself.

I had no idea what to expect, but this was one of the best surprises! The Outbreak experience felt…read morenice and long -- it probably took around 30 minutes to walk through. We took our time and enjoyed each room, while continually getting jump scared around each corner but having a blast at the same time. There are live actors who followed us throughout the experience in addition to lights, sounds, and things. I thought it was well worth the money.

This was the best haunted house/ scare attraction experience I've ever had. The actors were…read moreperfect. I was so scared. One person in my party peed a little. My little brother was silent but as soon as we got out broke down crying. This is not for the weak dude.

15 Acres of Spooky on Halloween! 3 haunted houses for the…read moreticket price plus Monster Selfie Museum & The Jack O Lantern halls. There are a bunch of add ons: 3 jumps x 1 ticket off the Lexor Jump ( a free fall off a tower) Axe throwing 10 throws x 1 ticket Nightmare challenge- Fridays only. Any combo of some fear factor type stuff- eat something , drink something, do something. No thanks but I might pay the $5 to watch next time. If you complete it without throwing up, you get the money you paid back. We only went through the haunts and MSM/ JLH 1st: Lexor Manor : The first haunted house is set up using the upstairs and down stairs of the original house of Jeremiah Lexor. Waiting in line was no big deal, I wouldn't pay for the fast pass. There are multiple actors that come around decked out and in character interacting with the crowd. The make up & costumes were really great. Also there is a giant black and white projection of a video showing the people as they are scared , jumping, screaming and even running away inside. Watching it while you're waiting is fun. This place has a lot of history I didn't know about beforehand. Of course inside the Manor I was trying to look at everything on the walls and stuff . I didn't get frightened, but we did get jump scared a few times for being distracted and laughed so hard. It was great. 2nd: Carnival Outcasts Was probably the most fun and thrilling vs scary or otherwise. Plenty of clowns and jumps scares, fun & creepy sounds. Avoid this one if you dont want to be touched. They don't grab you just get real close might brush against your ankles or shoulder with something. I actually scared one of the actors myself and my friend fell out laughing; it came back to me and said " that wasnt funny" in the best and creepiest voice they could do to stay in character, which of course made us laugh more and her "twin" character also broke character to laugh. The walking path is wooden & goes up and down so beware. On the way out they chased her with the chainsaw and she loved it. The Lexor Jump is somewhere off the side of this attraction or above it. 3. Backwoods of Rage: IMO was the best one that had us more involved and engaged, feeling "lost" in the moment than the others did. The theme and overal demeanor of the characters was less playful scary & more sinister than the others. The actors never broke no matter what we said back. Which was good for us because we got our kicks in the first two. There is a lot less light in this one which adds to the fear factor for some. It was eerie walking through the part that is close to the woods but the guy in the front of our group here, kept screaming terrified every time someone jumped out at him. They knew who to get jaja. Well, so we didn't really get any scares until we got caught up in the fog and separated from the group..then the Cucuy found us. They did a really great job on this set with all of the turns and obstacles and placements of the actors. It was set up farther back on the property in the woods in what looks like a slaughter house for pigs. It had a lot of fog machines at one point and multiple false exits; it limited all ability to see so if you have breathing issues beware of getting disoriented in there. The bit of fear I felt was at the end in whatever kind of exit that was because I'm claustrophobic...I did run that bit out jajaja. I wont spoil it for you with the details. * Go through the Museum and Jack O Lantern halls last as there are no lines. They converted old shipping containers to make this. A different music is playing inside here than what you hear in the park and there is much to see. We danced around inside while checking things out. Spent another 20-30 minutes here inspecting everything. * Unless you have a big group or plan to hang about, you'd probably get through everything and be ready to leave in about 2 hours. *The music is loud and epic throughout the screampark. There is a gift shop/stand that also offers water & soda *Bathrooms are portapotties so make sure you bring hand sanitizer at least. *Parking is card only; $10; guided in the grass so be prepared to walk to the entrance. I've heard they change a lot of it every year, so I would definitely go again.

Definitely a fun experience- we went on a Saturday and it was packed, but the lines moved pretty…read morewell. The scares were well placed and I really loved the monster selfie museum and inflatables. Probably not for everyone but looking for a fun spooky season night, definitely check it out. All of the staff were kind and helpful!

One of the best haunted houses around, price is good too. I certainly did not expect how great this…read moreplace was gonna be. This place one upped lake hickory haunts for sure. Warning: they can and will touch you if you aren't wearing the glowstick. They will kidnap members of your group and you windup back with them later in the walk. If you don't like really freaky stuff do not go here. Wonderful for a good scare.

Very good haunted attraction, not exactly what I expected when I heard about it though. I won't…read morespoil it but trust me it is worth the money! My absolute favorite part was the clowns but the hellbillies were definitely quite creepy.. I'm pretty easily scared and got jumpscared many, many times and it was great. Highly recommend.

My local West Virginia friend started out the day by driving north from Princeton to Beckley. Along…read morethe way, I mentioned the abandoned theme park attraction and we made a pitstop. I saw that this was a theme park in a West Virginia tourism video on YouTube, but the property fell into disrepair over the years and itself became a tourist attraction in its own right. Some say it's haunted as well. Entrance into the property is by appointment only. When we arrived at the property, we saw the gate locked up with an aged sign posted with a phone number. We assumed that it would be open for tourists, but ended up disappointed. We wandered around the property for a bit and peeked inside the fencing and saw a lot of stuff were in disrepair and felt like it was a bit more than unusual. Too bad they don't fix it up to be a reputable theme park for the local West Virginians who want to come to visit again. With that said, we spent 10 minutes touring around outside the fencing until we decided to call the number on the signage. We did not receive anything. It kept ringing for a minute or so and then we just hung up. After that, we just got back in the car and made our way northward to Beckley. The drive to get us here was exciting as it could be but as it turned out, it was anything but. The disappointment factor was off the charts that day but we assumed it was going to be open and not chained up. We should have called ahead but we didn't. Lesson learned to call ahead to make arrangements. The overall experience here at the abandoned theme park at Lake Shawnee was very interesting and quite off to be in path for sure. It is not something that you would want to see in everyday travels, whether you're visiting or are on business. Since I did not have any history on the theme, park itself, I resorted to finding any information online and it was quite a learning experience to hear that the theme park was in need of desperate face left. But nobody seemed to care over the years and decades, so it just sat there like this and it tends to be a tourist attraction all by itself, willingly or unwillingly. For the most part though, the abandoned theme park at Lake Shawnee is pretty much haunted. As far as I was concerned at least. Even the signature Ferris wheel looked like it seen better days for sure, even though it was relatively brand new in the 1980's. And so, if you decide to venture into the abandoned amusement park in southern West Virginia, consider making arrangements first to get access to the grounds ahead of your arrival. Maybe 10-14 days beforehand so you get full confirmation prior to arrival. Don't be a bonehead like i was. Well, maybe. And so, if you enjoy this kind of thing, consider making a road trip and come out to the abandoned theme park. While there is a lot of dark history surrounding the theme park and definitely is haunted, the park is generally okay during the day like many places out there. Just don't venture at night unless you don't want to get spooked easily. Unless you enjoy that kind of thing like ghost hunters do. The abandoned theme park at Lake Shawnee is located in the outskirts of Princeton, West Virginia. I learned about the cost of admission when I was writing this review and it was sizable. There is an official website where you can book tours online. There's a day time tour and a ghostly overnight tour too. Do so at your own risk with either that you do. I assume major credit cards are accepted if you pay online. They probably accept cash in person too. As far as parking goes, I'm sure there's parking options available when you get to the site itself. As long as they know you are confirmed and are coming, there's plenty of parking here for your benefit. I doubt that there is any viable public transportation that would be readily available for anybody and everybody to come from Princeton or anywhere in between. You would have to have your own personal vehicle or rent one for the most convenient experience. Then there's always Uber or Lyft at your disposal, but best believe that it could be a very expensive ride because of the remote location that you're trying to reach. With that said, if you're really into ghost stories and theme parks that have seen better days, you're more than welcome to enjoy this place. Too bad it's not in-use anymore. Otherwise, it would have been something to look forward to share memories with family or friends. 3.0 stars for the overall experience. Too bad I didn't get a chance to check out the tour. On the flip side, I don't want to scare myself to sleep either. Support local! C

This location was listed in the Paranormal Trail for West Virginia. Like many others, we tried to…read moreschedule a tour but had no luck. We did end up driving by to try and check it out but you can't really see anything but overgrowth. There is a locked chain length fence with a sign and what looks like a dilipadated trailer home, but after seeing the location for myself I'm glad no one responded because there is no way a tour here could possibly be worth what they are asking.