Thrilling chilling fun don't miss it we had kids with us ages 7-12 they loved it scared at first…read morethen they wanted to go again lol

Spooky thrills await you at the Haunted Asylum! Be prepared to make your way through dark,…read morefog-filled twists and turns of the hallways into creepy rooms filled with all sorts of uneven flooring, bright lights, loud noises, and scary moving objects and actors. Tickets are sold at the door and all proceeds benefit the Relay for Life. Come check it out.

Markoff's was a big disappointment. It had been about 20 years since I last went to a haunted…read morehouse/forest and I had heard good things about Markoff's, so I was excited to visit. I found the Midway boring, the Town small, the Trail extensive but not very scary/surprising, and the prices outrageous. Markoff's charged $70 for a Town + Trail combo ticket. Ok, fine, for a unique experience I paid it. I don't think it's terrible compared to concerts, Renn Fest, and other experiences. But I thought the overall quality would be higher. At the Midway, I expected more entertainment and activities. Compared to a Renn Fest, which has tons of shows and activities going on, there is almost nothing at the Markoff's Midway. There were a few food stands (tacos, nachos, and pupusas; cotton candy; donuts; waffles; cotton candy; smores), one bar, a merch store, a small art store, face painting, a zip line, and a log rolling activity. The only entertainment I saw was a pretty tame fire dancer at one point. They played DJ music but song choices were often odd, like Elton John (doesn't say "Haunted Forest" to me). Everything cost more money to do. Beer was an outrageous $15. Tacos $8 for one (but did get good reviews from my friends). Lines were long because they only had one person checking IDs and one cashier, and no one had any hustle. Overall, it was boring. I did the Town first. You wait in a line to be driven in a group to the town. The ride there didn't have any decorations or scares which was a missed opportunity. The Town itself was a fairly basic path in and out of some rooms. Some of the decorations were neat. There were some attempted scares and surprises, but this heavily depends on where you are in your group and if you are close to the group ahead of you -- either people in your own group or the next group can spoil the scare/surprise. There were some actors and some dummies and animatronics. Actors were okay but some were overacting high schoolers. It was pretty short. My immediate reaction was, "That's it?" The Trail was much longer and more substantial than the Town. It is clear this is the main event. It was very long and winding, had lots of different themed areas, and lots of props, decor, animatronics, and actors. But everything felt a little low quality. Many of the themes were old timey, like a crypt; I would have liked a few more modern horror settings like a morgue or hospital. Some of my favorite decor was some old cars near the end because they felt more real than other area. I also would have liked some longer, more involved themed areas; instead, the themes felt short and shallow. Like, give me a whole haunted church to explore instead of just one room. They could also have more creative scares/surprises, like with people above you or below you. Scares/surprises could have been good if not often ruined by people ahead. I'm glad I gave it a shot but I don't recommend it. I would read reviews carefully before doing another haunted house/forest.

I love the haunted forest. It's fun every year. Recently, they've added a couple lights on nights…read more These are great for families. My 12 year old isn't quite ready for the real fun, but lights on gives her a chance to get used it. My favorite Markoff's event, though, is their new Christmas trail and village. If you have the chance to go, you must! It's a wonderful representation of various Christmas traditions. I can't recommend it enough!

So I went with friends last night for their escape room and haunted trail. It was a lot of fun but…read moreI will say, they should find a way to accommodate inclement weather. It was raining hard last night so a lot of the scare actors were anticipated to be in covered areas only. This took the fun out of the scares. It still overall was a good time and reasonably priced.

I went in 2023 and LOVED it. Went back in 2024 and they added so much to the trail. Action packed…read more Festive food and beverages on site and the trail is well decorated and staffed with actors. I would highly recommend this place to Halloween lovers.

After enjoying our very first "Deadwood Trail" year before last but missing last year's due to bad…read moreweather, we returned this past Saturday evening since the weather was clear, cool, & autumn-crisp. We arrived around 7:30 or so, & were pleased to see it wasn't horribly overcrowded yet. Admission was $10 per person (which benefits the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office Santa Cop program), & we're glad that after hiking up from the front-field parking area we had cash on us, because admission was CASH ONLY, which we didn't find out until we had reached the window. (I checked their website afterwards & absolutely no mention of this is made anywhere on it. They may want to remedy this rather important omission next time around.) Two huge bonfires surrounded by seating areas were blazing away, & there were two food trucks - Buffalo Wild Wings & another whose name I don't recall, just that they were selling the usual burgers, hot dogs, wraps, & the like. (We both seemed to remember more food vendors the first time we did this.) Husband & I were in the front of our group of ten, which sent us into the abyss first. After going thru the dark snug winding wooden maze of the "barn", we came out on the trail where what, for me, was the scariest part of the walk (spoiler alert) - a line of scarecrows tied up against corn shocks, except at least one was a costumed person who jumped out at us. Since they had remained perfectly still at first, it was a surprise. Apart from that they had a camping scenario, a sawmill scenario, a "Deadwood" western town scenario, among others. It seems funny to critique something like this, but they had way, WAY too many "creepy clowns". It seemed like every other person was a creepy clown. In fact, they even had a "Welcome to Derry, Maine" section that had my husband wondering whether or not they were prepared for a lawsuit from Stephen King re: his Pennywise the Clown character - lol. There also seemed to be an awful lot of chainsaws. One other critique was the western saloon tableau where they had cowboy ghouls run thru the group firing off real guns (blanks, of course) & one guy shot his off so close to us that we both had sparks & gun frass (or whatever it's called) showering down on our faces & my left ear was still ringing the next morning. We heard another woman behind us complain about the same thing. They may want to rethink that a bit. One last thing we noticed was that during our last visit there was at least enough light so we could enjoy most of the costumes/props. This time everything was so dark you really couldn't see much of the masks/makeup. Except for all those clowns, of course - lol! All in all it was fun, & we'll definitely do it again next year if they hold it, except next time we'll wear ear plugs. It's for a good cause, & is infinitely less expensive than other "haunted" venues out there.

A group of us went to Haunted Hollow on opening weekend, and it did not disappoint. The tickets for…read morethis haunted trail were only twenty dollars because it was so early in the season. I have been to a lot of haunted houses and trails at the beginning of October, and many places tend to be understaffed. Haunted Hollow was fully prepared and had tons of actors scattered throughout the trail and scares at all different levels (crawling, jumping down from a height, hiding behind props, etc.). They did a good job of keeping groups spread out through the use of a timer. We didn't encounter any other groups until we got closer to the end and made a wrong turn in one of the mazes. In the waiting area, we noticed they had a giant fire pit. Since the weather was nice, it was not in use, but will be great for cooler fall nights. It would be nice if they would add some things to the waiting area since it was somewhat dark. Maybe some additional lights and photo spots would be nice. The trail itself has some uneven spots and steps up or down that can be difficult to see so wear good shoes. It would be great if they marked these spots with glow in the dark paint or reflective tape so no one falls. If you're looking for a reasonably priced haunted trail that isn't far off from NOVA, Haunted Hollow is worth the drive.

Absolutely loved my experience. I will definitely go back next year. They did an amazing job!…read moreHighly recommended

This is a great place for older kids to drop by on Halloween night, but it may be a bit too scary…read morefor the little ones. Prepare to be scared!

Had a wonderful time last year and looking forward to this year again. It is really fun to walk…read morearound cemetery set up and get scared by it. They did a wonderful job creating it. Highly recommend it for Halloween night treating.

This is really well done! The Harry Potter brand doesn't just slap its name on anything. There is a…read morecertain standard that any branded HP experience must adhere to, and the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is no exception. Located in Leesburg's Morven Park for the winter season, consider it an extension of Universal's Harry Potter World. We got our tickets online in advance. If you plan to drive, you also need to purchase a parking pass ($10 online) which was scanned at the entrance. The website noted that parking would cost more at the door, so it's best to buy in advance when you get your admission tickets. Parking attendants were standing by to direct us in and out of the lots. Tickets can be pricy during peak times - if your schedule is flexible, you can get bigger discounts for the late night slots. There was also a Black Friday deal during the holidays, so keep your eyes peeled for sales. When we arrived to The Village entrance, they scanned our tickets and we were welcomed in. Kudos to the ticket scanner and his attention to detail - he noticed that we had deluxe tickets and directed us to where we could pick up our souvenir tote bag and other goodies. There are several kiosks in The Village to grab drinks and food or make a bathroom stop. There's hot cocoa (catered to the various Hogwarts houses - your choice!), butter beer, and the common Harry Potter fare - fish and chips, meat skewers, etc., and other branded treats. I ordered the fish and chips which was hot and fresh and tasted just like it came from The Three Broomsticks at Harry Potter World. There's also a food stop (think quick and easy stuff - not hot meals) and restrooms at the midway point if you need sustenance. Note: It is a porta-potty situation here, so plan accordingly. Before you begin your trip through the Forbidden Forest, there's a mini gift shop to buy robes, wands, umbrellas, and other gear to face the elements. There's a larger gift shop at the end to purchase additional souvenirs. Once you make it through the first gift shop, the true exploration begins. The lights, sounds, and showpieces fully immerse you into the Forbidden Forest, and I love how it walks you through the various scenes in the books/movies. You stay on the path and go at your own pace, and there are even free interactive portions - engage with a Hippogriff, conjure a patronus, or have a duel with a friend - there were even wands on loan for these activities. There are a few other magical stations to wave your own wands and show off your magic (find most of these by the break area/food stop at the halfway point). Pro tip: While wands make it more fun, you can actually just wave your hand sans wand, if you're a really powerful witch/wizard ;). We spent a couple hours here and loved it. Even with the "limited availability" ticket warnings on the website for popular timeslots, it never felt too crowded. They do change up the installations each year to keep you coming back. I don't know that I need to make this an annual visit, but I do appreciate that this high quality Harry Potter experience exists and is a lot closer to home. For all the Harry Potter fans out there, this is worth a visit.

This is our 2nd time going. We didn't go last year but we went the year before. I love that they…read morechanged it up and added new elements. Totally worth it