I was traveling from out of town, and I wanted to go to a haunted attraction. This attraction did…read morenot disappoint. The actors give a lot of personalized attention, and there is a story woven throughout the two spaces. I enjoyed the 3D room a lot. Definitely check it out this year. The staff is lovely, and everyone is super friendly and nice.

Outstanding! I go to…read morea lot of haunted attractions, and this one is definitely worth your time. It's very common for haunts to set up a long line and chase people through, which is okay if you don't really like haunted houses and just want to get it over with. But this place is different. They stick to small groupings which are very well spaced out. The rooms and make-up are great, but most important the actors really take ownership of their individual rooms and interact with you in a scary, but also fun, kind of way. Can't say enough about how much my daughter and I liked Darkwood Manor. Well worth the money and the drive!

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.

That spooky time of year is coming and if you're looking for something to do to celebrate Halloween…read moreconsider adding Markoff's to your activities list. The Midway was fun with a big bonfire, music, and a ton of food vendors. A great way to kill time with your friends. I did the Haunted Trail a few years ago and really enjoyed it! It comes with specific times which I like as you don't have to worry about people ahead slowing you down. I advise buying your tickets early and same with day you're going -- get there early as parking is chaotic.

Pros: The props are fantastic and they did a great job of setting creepy scenes (minus the alien…read morethat was weird). The staff are extremely friendly. Cons: It is EXPENSIVE for what you get... the tickets are $$$ and its $5 for a liquid death and beers are $15 (think stadium drink prices for lackluster beer). The wait is LONG... you're time entry does not matter so you are better off getting tickets for as early as possible and then if you show up 90 min early then maybe you'll get in at your assigned time. The scares are not scary. the vibe is but the props to actor scare combo does not vibe well together. Mix that with the limited distance between other groups cause they try to rush you in to make up for their 90 min wait period takes the scare factor out. This is a money grab and not worth the cost or time. When I talked to staff (who were lovely) about the wait they told me I could go enjoy a beer (it was closed) or spend money elsewhere basically. we just wanted to go in during our time slot. This is not worth the money. Try Creepy woods and Bennett's Curse or Field of Screams when they reopen. They are worth the price and they all have good scares. I am very try bummed that this was such a mess of a wait and poor on the scare factor. I will give you a solid A on the props though... but we came for the scares.

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

We had a rlly fun time. The 3D clown experience was probably my favorite. Really different than any…read morehaunted house attraction I've been to. The hayride just took you 5 minutes to another haunted house trail. This haunted trail was probably the scariest and was pretty fun. The longest trail was probably the least scary. They may need to wait more time between admitting people to that one because we ran right into the people in front of us, which kinda ruined it because the actors were scaring them and not us. The group in front of us was walking really slow so it may not of been at the fault of the staff, which is why i didn't knock a star off. As for wait times, they weren't absurd but definitely started taking awhile as the night went on, but nothing that would prevent me from going. The food and drinks weren't too expensive either. Friendly staff

What a hike it was to get here, but it was totally worth it!! Even the drive was a little scary,…read morehaha. Leech Woods is easy to pass by if you aren't paying attention, especially at night. But I was quite intrigued when I arrived! They have a haunted hayride, 30 minute woods trail, axe throwing, food, bar, a fire performer, creepy characters running around... it's a really cool place to just hang out at. You don't have to plan to do the trail or hayride if you don't want to. For places like this, I don't expect much outside of the main attraction. I believe they're done for the year now, but while Halloween is the most active and fun time to go, it's super busy, and you'll have to pace yourself with any groups ahead of you on the trail. Mind you, there wasn't a wait... but I feel like I would've been a lot more scared if I didn't have some of it spoiled by people in front of me. I will spare no details, because if you haven't been, you're in for a treat. Make sure you read up on Leech Woods before you go... it's quite the story!