The cool air, decorations, masks, costumes and of course the candy—the Valley is one of the most exciting places to be during the season of Halloween. What exactly is there to do besides trick-or-treat on the big day? What fun is there if you’re too old to trick-or-treat? Look no further. Here’s three of the Lehigh Valley’s top scary attractions to get all of its locals ready for the spooky night.
Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride
Winners of the 2015 Best Halloween Attraction, the Bates Motel is back and scarier than ever! For 25 years, this Halloween attraction has been bringing fear to the Valley (don’t worry, it’s the good kind). With amazing costumes, makeup, digital FX and realistic actors, the Bates Motel has found itself on the Travel Channel and was voted the Number 1 Haunted Attraction in America by Hauntworld Magazine, USA Today and other national publications. To celebrate their 25 years of heart racing fun, a jaw-dropping scene has been added to the attraction that is guaranteed to have you shaking in fear. Dates: September 23, 24, 25 & 30 October 1, 2, & 7–31
$15–$100 | Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride |1835 Middletown Rd., Glen Mills | 610.459.3212 | thebatesmotel.com
Zombie Escape Room
Waldorf Estate of Fear’s, known for their haunted attractions, has added a new activity for those (brave enough) to enjoy. With only 30 minutes on the clock, risk-takers will have to escape a garage using buttons, clues, levers and anything else they might think will help their luck! Did we mention that you’re surrounded by zombies in the middle of the zombie apocalypse? Minor detail. Work alongside others and move as fast as you can in this garage, if you wish to survive, that is.
6325 Interchange Rd, Lehighton | 610.824.6835 | waldorfestateoffear.com
The Ultimate LV Zombie Paintball Hayride
Help shoot down attacking zombies as you sit upon a ten thousand-pound military vehicle for protection. This real military truck is armed with 24 semi-automatic zombie assault rifles (parents, they’re paintball guns) as you are driven through a 50-acre field filled with zombies. Your mission is to fight off all attacking zombies that are only visible with the special effect lighting. Buckle up, grab your paintball gun and get busy. You have a nation to protect!
$22 | Lehigh Valley Zombies | 7209 Kernsville Rd., Orefield | 484.408.4888 | lehighvalleyzombies.com
