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Horror and Halloween fans alike, we have a lineup of immersive experiences for you this Halloween season! Read on to learn more about trails, corn mazes, and more!

Escape618 – Belleville – If you’re worried about the weather, we have an indoor experience for you. Located in the heart of Downtown Belleville is Escape618 - the only escape room in town. Their haunted house room fully immerses you in your favorite ghost story. Years ago, a little girl died in the house and is said to haunt it ever since. As the clock ticks down, you and your teammates will solve puzzles and try to escape or be trapped with the ghost of Alice for all eternity. This room is suitable for those who are 13 years and older and accommodates up to six people comfortably. For tickets and more information, visit their website https://escape618.com/our-rooms/

Kinmundy Log Cabin Haunted Trail – Kinmundy – You’re walking along a wooded trail. It’s dark, and you have the creeping sense that something is watching you. At the Kinmundy Log Cabin Haunted Trails and Cabins, chances are something is watching you! This event is sure to scare even the toughest of people. To learn more, visit their website https://www.kinmundylogcabinvillage.com/

Our newest member - Paris, IL - has plenty to offer when it comes to spooky events.

L&A Family Farms – Paris – This local farm transforms ten acres into four separate corn mazes each fall. Along with the challenge of finding the exit, L&A Farms provides challenges to those who enter the maze. Find the checkpoint for the chance to win a prize. Additionally, they offer different levels of spookiness. You can visit the maze during the day or choose to go at night with only a flashlight to help guide the way. They also have a haunted corn maze where you never know what’s waiting for you around the corner. They have yet to announce the fall dates, so be sure to check out their website for up to date information: https://www.lafamilyfarms.com/corn-maze

Halls of Madness – Paris – Haunted house fans, this outdoors attraction will not disappoint. The Halls of Madness, located in Paris, IL, are not for the faint of heart. They open every weekend throughout the month of October, and the haunt changes year to year. This  year, they offer two separate haunts - the Slaughter Farm and the Wasteland. The Slaughter Farm is located on the backwoods paths. The Wasteland, new for the 2023 season, is a post-apocalyptic world filled with creatures like you’ve never seen before. For more information on tickets and opening hours, visit their website https://www.hallsofmadness.com/

**This article comes from the 2023 Fall/Holiday Tourism Times. To learn more about how to read the publication, click here.