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If you love all things that creak, squeak, and shriek in the dark, Halloween is definitely the season for you! To celebrate the spooky, we've rounded up our top 2024 picks for the most terrifyingly haunted attractions around the Magnolia State. So, before the suspense kills you, here are our favorites!


Tupelo Haunted Castle, Mooreville, MS

Every year, thousands of visitors come to the Tupelo Haunted Castle to be scared out of their wits. Their door's are open to scare thrill seekers just like you! There's a reason it's one of the most popular haunted houses in the state. 

Cedar Hill’s Haunted Farm, Hernando, MS

Cedar Hill in Hernando has really perfected the art of fright. They've been putting on a show for over 20 years, and they prepare year-round for the Halloween season. Check out Sensturbia, a haunted barn where you're so enveloped in darkness you can't see what's coming. 

Psycho Path, Ellisville, MS

Psycho Path in Ellisville is Mississippi's only professional haunted attraction, and it runs longer than most other haunted tours. It also has the longest season of any of the other attractions in the state, running over 40 nights. Thrill seekers are going to love this terrifying haunt!

Bailey Haunted Firehouse, Meridian, MS

The Bailey Haunted Firehouse takes you through both an indoor and outdoor attraction, and they're well known in the area for having incredible special effects and very convincing actors. With years of experience, this event has gotten bigger and better every year. As a bonus, proceeds benefit the Bailey Volunteer Fire Departments.

Terror on the Coast, Gulfport, MS

Terror on the Coast in Gulfport is billed as a "Hollywood-style" haunted house due to its use of movie-style props and sets. Many of the props have even been used in actual filming, in productions such as “American Horror Story” and the “Scream” franchise. The sets add up to a realistically terrifying experience you won't want to miss!

Haunted Hill, Tupelo, MS

Another strong showing from Tupelo, Haunted Hill, is notable for the Cadillac hearses that await you at the entrance to this haunted house. Flaming towers rise into the night sky, while an underground dungeon takes you deep into the dark.

House of the Haunted Fields, Raymond, MS

House of the Haunted Fields is a unique attraction because it's actually held in a haunted house. Visitors to the site, known as the Old House, have reported seeing entities inside the house as well as in the surrounding cotton fields and woods. These spooky experiences only add to the fun at House of the Haunted Fields!

North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department Haunted Forest, Hattiesburg, MS

This haunted forest is a yearly attraction benefiting the North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department and is tons of gory fun. The volunteers who put on this haunted house pride themselves on pushing the attraction to new limits every year, and with over 30 years of experience, it's become quite the show!

Sunset Manor Haunted Barn, Coldwater, MS

Sunset Manor Haunted Barn is a little bit of a hidden gem. Located in the Delta town of Coldwater, this haunted attraction is only open for a couple of nights a year, but it's worth trying to get there while it's open! The best part? Entrance is always free!

Key Insights at a Glance

  • Top haunted attractions in Mississippi for 2024 - Tupelo Haunted Castle in Mooreville.
  • Cedar Hill’s Haunted Farm in Hernando - Psycho Path in Ellisville - Bailey Haunted Firehouse in Meridian.
  • Terror on the Coast in Gulfport - Haunted Hill in Tupelo - House of the Haunted Fields in Raymond.
  • North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department Haunted Forest in Hattiesburg.
  • Sunset Manor Haunted Barn in Coldwater - Various attractions offer unique scares and experiences.
  • Proceeds from some attractions benefit local organizations - Some attractions use movie-style props and sets for added realism - Haunted forest in Hattiesburg has over 30 years of experience in scaring visitors.

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