There are two kinds of people in October: those who decorate their front porches with tasteful mums and pumpkins, and those who pay good money to have a stranger in a blood-stained lab coat chase them down a dark hallway.
If you fall into the latter category—welcome home. Massachusetts may be known for its charming Colonials & Victorians, but every fall, a few special “homes” open their creaky doors to deliver something truly unreal estate. Whether you’re looking for eerie entertainment or just a reason to scream louder than your mortgage payment, these Massachusetts haunted houses are dying to have you.
Here are our Top 3 Haunted Houses in Massachusetts for 2025:
Witch Mansion — Salem, MA
186-1 Essex St., Salem
Of course, we have to start with the town that calls tourists from all over the world for Halloween: Salem. When it comes to haunting in Massachusetts, Salem reigns supreme—and Witch Mansion is its crown jewel.Built by a professional haunted house design firm and voted #1 in Salem for 10 years running, Witch Mansion is part theatrical spectacle, part heart-pounding horror ride. Open daily all October, this walkthrough attraction brings you face-to-face with witches, ghosts, vampires, and other creatures. Only bring the kids if they’re brave!
DementedFX Haunted House — Holyoke, MA
530 Main St., Holyoke
You might think you’ve seen scary home inspections—but nothing compares to this one. At DementedFX, you’re thrown straight into a storyline about rescuing a scientist from a lab full of grotesque experiments gone wrong. Between the immersive sets, movie-quality effects, and live actors who seem way too committed, this haunted house is regularly ranked among the best in New England.Need to calm your nerves before (or after) facing the undead? Lucky for you, this place has two on-site bars—because nothing says “liquid courage” like sipping a cocktail while questioning your life choices.
Barrett’s Haunted Mansion — Abington, MA
1235 Bedford St., Abington
Some families run cozy bed-and-breakfasts. The Barretts? They decided to run a… haunted mansion?! This local phenomena has been terrifying South Shore residents and visitors for three decades.This year, Barrett’s ups the ante with Outpost 34, an icy, abandoned Antarctic research center that’s giving serious True Detective: Night Country vibes. If that’s not enough, brave souls can opt for Devil’s Night—a full-contact scare experience where the monsters can touch you. Conveniently, it’s located next to the Abington Ale House because the only thing scarier than the Mansion is doing it sober.
Which are you checking out this Halloween?