Americans love to be frightened—for fun, that is. Last year, more than half the country planned to celebrate Halloween, spending more than $8 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
Here’s a collection of year-round Midwest attractions that range from strange and terrifying to intriguing and fascinating, as well as Southern hotels and a military park with ghoulish histories, all perfect to scare up a bit of Halloween fun for you. Check with each site for any late updates regarding operation hours or tours.