Think You’re Brave? Check Out the Terrifying Haunted Attractions Near Albany

Haunted Attraction Season is Back in the 518

Fall in Upstate New York means crisp nights, football weekends, apple picking, colorful leaves, and enough pumpkin spice to last us until Christmas. But once the sun goes down, fall around here takes a much darker turn.

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For those of us who actually enjoy paying money to have strangers with chainsaws chase us through the woods, there are plenty of terrifying options throughout the Capital Region.

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From haunted hayrides and creepy cornfields to elaborate indoor scares, some of the area's most popular Halloween attractions are getting ready to open their doors for another season of screams.

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Most of the places on our list are highly rated attractions located right here in the Capital Region. But we've also included one that's about an hour south of Albany — and it's absolutely worth the drive.

In fact, it's earned a reputation as one of the best haunted attractions in the entire country.

Check out some of the best and scariest haunted attractions in and around the Capital Region (and when they open for the season) below — if you dare.