Looking for a howling good time this Halloween? To make this season even more spook-tacular, we’re creep-ing it real with a round up of all the haunted experiences in the KC metro.
Most people know all know about the area’s haunted houses, including the No. 2 haunted attraction in the US in the West Bottoms. You can find out more about those in our fall guide . For this story however, we’re stepping off the beaten path (like the beginning of every classic horror movie) for some real haunted action.
Get Your Scare On 💀
Wornall/Majors Ghost Programs
, two locations | Dates + times vary
- Take the family out for a ghost story history tour, or join professional ghost hunters on a paranormal investigation.
Belvoir Winery Paranormal Investigations
, 1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty, MO | Dates vary, 8 p.m.
- Investigate the Odd Fellows Home complex, featured on “Ghost Hunters” + “Most Terrifying Places.”
Vaile Victorian Mansion
, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO | Sat., Oct. 8 | 5:30-9 p.m.
- Come for local distillery tasting, demonstrations, and stories of the spirits that live in the mansion.
Jail Haunt: Tour and Investigations
, Jackson County Historic Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO | Sat., Oct. 1-Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
- Choose a ghost tour or a full paranormal investigation, including lights-off exploration.
Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour
, 13 SE 3rd St., Lee’s Summit, MO | Sat., Oct. 15 | Times vary
- This one-hour walking tour explores prominent downtown buildings with ghostly pasts.
The Elms Paranormal Package
, 401 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, MO | Year-round
- Also featured in “Ghost Hunters,” add some spook to your staycation by booking a ghost tour with your room.
Sallie House
, 200 S. 10th St., Atchison, KS | Year-round with reservation
- This true haunted house has been featured on Syfy, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, and A&E. Book a self-guided tour or spend the night (injury waiver required).