With the weather getting cooler and leaves changing color that can only mean one thing… spooky season is right around the corner. Whether you and your friends looking for a terrifying tour or are you interested in Illinois horror lore, this list is for you.

Old Joliet Prison

Famous for its cameo in Blues Brothers and a staple in Joliet, the Old Joliet State Prison becomes haunted on select nights throughout the fall. Featuring storied prisoners such as John Wayne Gacy and Baby Face Nelson, the prison still holds a lot of dark energy. This haunted experience claims to be the only haunted house within a real abandoned prison in the Chicagoland area and is not one you will forget anytime soon.

13^th Floor Haunted House

This Chicago experience includes a haunted house, shattered skyline, immersive experiences and more. Founded in 2002, this is a classic Halloween experience with high quality production that remains a staple of Illinois’ spooky season. With over 30,000 feet this haunted house is run by the country’s largest professional haunted house production company. Learn more about this haunted house here.

Dungeon of Doom

Located in Zion, Dungeon of Doom Haunted House, is an Illinois staple. Folks from around the state and even outside the state come to take a trip through this massive Haunted House experience. The Dungeon of Doom is 2,950 feet long (over a half mile), filled to the brim with live actors and interactive experiences. The Dungeon even includes a buried alive experience!

For a comprehensive list of haunted houses in Illinois, click here.