Lake Hickory Haunts Reviews

Email Verified Haunting done the right way!!!

Hello and happy haunting season to all my fright connoisseurs out there. Cheers to my absolute favorite time of year and seeking out the very best of the best when it comes to the haunt industry. Luckily I live in the South which is the go too place for all things spooktacular! I invest so much time and money into Halloween haunted attractions. Now I will say that the Carolinas as a whole contains some of the most top notch scary thrills in the US, and the state of North Carolina alone features some truly mesmerizing ones at that. That being said, I have had the privilege of experiencing 3 "nationally acclaimed" haunts such as Woods of Terror, Spookywoods, and of course Lake Hickory Haunts, all located within a few hours from my home in the Charlotte metro area. LHH is only my 2nd of the 2021 season and leaves nothing to be desired. It's absolutely phenomenal in every aspect. Located off the backroads and on a country lake of Hickory, NC and conveniently just a few minutes from I-40, this local haunt is celebrating 10 wonderful years! Ever since last year, it immediately grabbed my attention and will forever be one of my stops. Only an hour and a half drive from me, LHH is so much closer and more affordable than Netherworld in Atlanta which has been my #1 for years, however I just can't deal with the traffic and ridiculous lines. Next to Woods of Terror (located in Greensboro) LHH is one of my favorites, hand down, and the exceptional customer service by the staff really sets it apart from the new ticket booth (in which lines move very quickly) to everything else, everyone including the monsters on the midways are so friendly and helpful! All in all although WOT is huge and lasts a good hour, my vote is for LHH because all they offer for the $$$ is unbeatable in terms of bang for your buck! LHH is a true "force to be reckoned with" in the haunt world, and relies on innovation and originality in a nicely sized layout. Creativity is paramount, and these guys are known for outdoing themselves every single year. From super realistic scenes and ultra intense scares, 2021 is the year of Lake Hickory Haunts! It all begins as soon as you pull into the parking lot, and then approach the entrance to the first midway which is brand new. You become immersed into the incredible theming of the haunt and it takes no time at all notice that this is a professionally done "Hollywood" style production. This years huge expansion includes a renovated and redesigned parking lot, ticket booth, "Monster Mart" gift shop, and the midway which I mentioned above that allows you to dive into the entertainment even before making your descent down the hill to the usual "Midway of Mayhem" that leads you to the main attraction. As you walk through the entrance, you will notice the huge pirate ship directly above that also serves as a dj booth. The first midway is chock full of fun, and contains the stage, VIP lounge, main concessions, enclosed fire pit, escape room, "4D Asylum Experience" as well as the "Buried Alive Coffin Rides" which is also a simulator in which you actually lay down in the coffin, but sadly it kept malfunctioning so I didn't get to do this. The midway was very impressive because here the monsters heavily interact with the guests and give plenty of photo ops. I must say that the little clown really killed it for me as he would constantly sneak up on people. As packed as it was, the band really made the lines more enjoyable. In order to move massive crowds through as quickly as possible, you're assigned a horror movie icon name in which you must wait to be called in order to walk downhill and enter the Midway of Mayhem line queue. The 2nd midway contains a 2nd central placed dj booth, games such as darts and axe throwing, plus a large movie screen along with more concessions. There are even more photo ops here as well. I've never seen a "haunted theme park" like LHH, it's all been strategically planned out so well and even gives you a map of the entire place. I decided to upgrade to a fast pass for just $18 more so I didn't have to wait, and it was well worth 2 min vs hours to enter the haunt! Now I have to commend LHH because they're are 10 themed sets that are all connected, and most importantly around the lake which gives off a real eerie vibe as it's shrouded in thick fog. The haunt is both indoor and outdoor as it takes you up and down hills via a trail in the woods, through dark narrow corridors, over water, and even in an underground cave, providing an epic atmosphere. It takes about half an hour or a little more to complete, and although not as long as Woods of Terror, still manages to deliver state-of-the-art chills by utilizing perfectly timed special effects, extremely well trained actors, vivid costuming, and make-up, heart stopping jump scares, along with fantastic props and animatronics. At LHH it's all about DETAILS and the level is simply off the charts. Everything was meticulously designed and each scene is just mind blowing. The jump scares alone are some of the best I've seen, and they will get you in your most vulnerable moments. It's way more than saying "boo" and these scare actors are the best at what they do. Another impressive thing is that they use very little Hollywood horror favorites (such as Jason, Michael, and Freddy etc.) it's mostly a completely original storyline which was dreamt up by true geniuses of the haunt biz. As far as sets go, it's really hard to pick a favorite, but I will say that I love how you walk over water on the dock during "Aquaphobia." No matter the set, each character stays strictly in character and really makes guests feel a part of the action. I feel like LHH provided way more Midway fun and interactive frills than Woods of Terror or Spookywoods (which sadly has hit rock bottom this year with the exclusion of the trams and train ride), you can't beat this place for all that you get. I purchased the online general admission plus the 6 in 1 midway deal which amounted to $60 (before adding the fast pass) Parking is also just $5 no matter where you park vs the $5-20 range at WOT. I'd pay it all again for a night full of fright. It gets super busy so securing a fast pass is the clearly the quickest and best option. My final verdict: Lake Hickory Haunts is a one-of-a-kind experience, surely not to be missed. It prides itself on being one of the very best in the nation, and continues to push the envelope further every year. Trust me no matter where you are, make the drive, it's hella worth it! The only thing I'd change would be the first midway line queues for they are slightly unorganized and cause mass confusion. In conclusion, the hard work of Ryan, the owner and his staff is paying off. Thank you LHH for such an awesome night, and look forward to seeing you again next year. Happy Howl-O-Ween!

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Amazing

Not into scary things but this was my all time favorite

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Email Verified Great Even if You Wait

We are major haunt travelers and have been to different haunts in 25 states. We were excited to be in the area to visit Lake Hickory Haunts this year. What a great way to spend a Friday night hanging with the local guys and ghouls. The midways had plenty of activities, good music with creative actors in their amazing costumes ready to scare and take photos to make one-of a kind memories. Each themed area was immersive, well played by the actors. It was seamless and seemingly endless fright night. Excellent value. Highly recommend to anyone who is able bodied and wants to be truly frightened. We will be back.

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Length of Event:	> 1 hour
Time Visited:	5PM - 9PM
Would Recommend:	Yes
Suitable For Kids:	Yes

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Email Verified I don’t care how far you are make the drive!!!!!

Wow! There is a lot of work put into this & dedication for sure! It shows from the minute you get to the ticket booth! & the staff, they are awesome! We came over a hour and a half away to go to this and it was amazing! We actually left scarowinds to come here lol! They quit selling tickets at 11, we were a little late but they accommodated us and let us go through & it was so worth it! The actors stayed on their A game, even though I’m sure they were tired lol, the owner came and personally walked us to the entrance giving us some history on this awesome place! He was super nice! The quality of the sets, and the atmosphere is truly astonishing! If you want a good haunted trail/house, go here! & I loved how it didn’t end in 15 mins like most do! So much here to see and enjoy, if you’re not screaming too much try to look around and take it all in! You guys rock Lake Hickory Haunts!

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Scary

The voodoo priest was amazing he scared me 5 times

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Scary

It is so much fun and I love scary stuff I watch scary movies

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Great haunt!

one of the best haunts in the usa and i used to live in tx, this place is top notch!

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Didn’t want it to end

The details are very real. The actors were amazing every turn was a good scare. They add on every year which makes it even better then the last. You won’t be disappointed. Lake Hickory Haunts is my new haunted attraction! Everyone needs to go check them out!!

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Email Verified Best haunted attraction I've ever to!

I loved this place it was great plenty of things to do game wise and have a fire you can sit by to stay warm. I really loved how big the place was and how long the attraction was it was amazing I've never ever seen a haunted attraction set up so good and beautiful. awsome how they got the gory smells in the slaughter house I'm definitely going back again this year and next year I'm also going to reccomend this place to my friends and family. you have my vote as #1 haunted attraction. stay scary

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Super scary

You guys pretty

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Email Verified Spooky Night

WOW!!! Great time for a night of spooky adventures. Will come again!

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Email Verified You will love it!!

Scaryyyy!!! Our favourite was the nightmare factory. A throwback to the 80s horror that we both enjoyed. Shipwreck had some creepy characters that made her scream. The clowns were a dud though. Slaughter house had the typical blood and gore. Set design was good. My GF did not want to do Descent as she is afraid of underground and closed spaces. So probably next time I will give it a try. We also did photo-shoot with the scare actors and bought few items from the gift shop. Overall, we had a great time at the Lake Hickory Haunts. Scare lovers should check it out.

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Email Verified Adventurous

Very adventurous and thrilling. You didn’t know what to expect.

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Creepy awesome

There's a tremendous amount to see and do at this haunt. I and wife were scared out of our wits in the Nightmare Factory. It had a backstory and Dr. Death and the nurses scared the crap out of us. The grotesque figures in the Liar of the Undead also gave us a hard time. The set design of shipwreck was creepy awesome. We skipped descent for obvious reasons. The clowns again scared the daylight out of us. Actors’ makeup/costumes were spot-on.

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Email Verified Worth a visit

This is my second year here at lake hickory and it has always been fun and scary. A place worth a visit with a lot of variety of events on offer under one roof. The characters were unique and the actors breathed life into it which was spooky and gory. Clowns were a surprise and it is with great effort they have created the right ambience. We were there for the blackout weekend and truly it was complete darkness. Don’t miss their escape rooms it is quite thrilling. I am sure you will end up revisiting.

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Email Verified Wonderful time

I and friends – six people – had a wonderful time at Lake Hickory Haunt. We had the VIP pass, so that we could skip the queues. The sets transport you into another world altogether. Great attention to details, unique scents, and visuals with harrowing interactive elements takes you to a totally new level. Actors’ performance was awesome. I’ve seen few of the monsters in midway, and they later scared the crap out of us in the haunt. They don’t rush you through. You’ll get the time to savor every scare or props on the way. Food was awesome too.

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Email Verified Scariest haunted attraction

Clearly one the scariest haunted attractions I’ve been to. Great imagination by the designers to say the least. Slaughter house had all the blood and gore that freaked us out. 3D haunt was interesting, the concept was innovative and gave us the thrills.

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great, very scAAARRRYYY, I like it

I wented here for 2 years in a row. This place is good. Never failed to amazes me. u should go. good. gooooooood haunt. beware of the scare

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Length of Event:	45-60 minutes
Time Visited:	After 9PM
Would Recommend:	Yes
Suitable For Kids:	Unsure

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Email Verified Unlimited fun

Went with my friends and it is indeed a great place to hangout. It was fun unlimited with my buddies and the monsters. Been there quite often and it is fresh and new each year. Awesome scares, awesome actors. Meticulously planned and executed. The midway section offers you much needed relaxation and entertainment. Food, drinks, music and mayhem all out if the world experience. The actors had their complete attention on us. The makeover instills fear at their sight and they have been using it very well to their advantage. It is the variety of themes used in each haunt that makes it more unique and interesting. We jumped a little, screamed a little. Definitely worth a visit.

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Email Verified Absolutely fun

My friends and I decided to checkout this place on a spur of the moment and we honestly thought it was good. We were a group of 10 adults and the crew there split us into tiny groups which was fine, we got to enjoy the thrills first hand. That was absolutely fun. The actors could concentrate on just us and there was no confusions or hassles anywhere. Great scares and awesome choc o bloc of events.

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Email Verified Unbeatable

This place does a seriously great job. The atmosphere was certainly upbeat. The first section of the haunt was the best. The scares were of good quality, and the sets and attention to detail was impressive to say the least. The biker girl with the axe was entertaining. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!!

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Email Verified O.K. Haunt

The haunt it self was very designed nicely. The actors were good and it was a long haunt. Yea I understand they have lots of people waiting to go in but still there is no reason to have to wait two hours for the haunt. The scares wernt all that good either. You could predict when something was about to happen and half of the actors just had blood on their face that's it. They also use chainsaws with every section of it. At some point it's not scary anymore and just plain annoying. The other thing is they charge you to park? Where else are you supposed to park the road? Overall it was a decent haunt but I would definitely not spend $20 dollars on it again.

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Email Verified I Love Lake Hickory Haunts

I visit Lake Hickory Haunts ever year because they're seriously the best attraction on the East Coast. They out-do themselves each year... I have seen sneak peeks of their underground attraction, 4D Attraction, and Aftermath attractions... They're going to be the best sets ever!! I can't wait to see them with live actors. Lake Hickory Haunts is a show you MUST SEE if you're a haunt-goer or horror fan!

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Email Verified Amazed

I went here and was blown away at the time and effort put into in well worth the money,prepare yourself for a great time this is by far the best walk though haunt trail I ever been to. Thanks so much guys.

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Email Verified Full of terrifying stuffs

One of the scariest places in NC. We went in a group of three and we all had a fabulous time. It’s so worth getting VIP passes to skip the queue and got into the real actions. All attractions were damn frightening; especially the slaughter house was full of terrifying stuffs. Astonished by the animatronics and special effects, as they were placed suitably at right locations. All actors have done a wonderful job. We screamed, yelled, jumped and ran so many times. Staffs were cooperative. We are definitely coming back.

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Email Verified Not worth the money

Went there with my GF.. the haunt was good.. there were couple of instances wherein she jumped and screamed.. actors all performed well. What I disliked was the long queues. The pricing was also a bit steep for the experience they offered. Also, it would have attracted more people if they’d waived the parking fee.

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Email Verified Great time for all!

Lake Hickory Haunts is one of the more premier haunts I have been to. The thought and passion behind this haunt are evident. I can’t wait to see what comes from this haunt next year.

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Best Haunt I have ever been to!!!!!!!!

This place is awesome, Be prepared to be scared throughout the whole haunt alot of pop scares i was not expecting.Will return 2018

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amazing

this is the best haunted attraction i have ever been to

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Email Verified Pretty good scary moments

Pretty good haunt this is.. everywhere there was something to scare me.. the Freddy looked so good.. actors performed great, and the staff were friendly as well. If you want a smooth entry, try for VIP passes. I recommend this haunt for all scare lovers out there.

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Email Verified Terrifying performance

We drove for 3 hours for this haunt and the experience was worth the drive. In terms of scares, sets and props, this one beats the other two haunts we visited the last few years. Actors with their scary costumes and makeup had put up a terrifying performance.. my wife was scared out of her wits by the time we exited the haunt.. I was startled too couple of times to be honest.. my favourite was the clowns.. the visual effect was excellent.. Check this place out when you’re in NC.

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Email Verified Amazingly Scary

I have visited Lake Hickory Haunts every year since 2013. Their show, customer service, and scares are phenomenal. But this year, they truly have outdone themselves! I can't believe how great LHH is, after only 6 years of operation. This year, I visited the first week of October, and November 4 for Black Out! Black out was a completely unique experience than the regular show... The regular haunt tour is jaw dropping, with the best sets, actors, special FX, and costumes I've ever seen. The tour took us 45 minutes to complete. My favorite attraction they have is Extinction, it feels like you've just been thrown into the Aliens movie, and the Creature of the Black Lagoon at the same time. Lake Hickory Haunts is worth way more than what they charge. I recommend getting the VIP Pass! We were treated like royalty, and got a free t-shirt, and to play the new (awesome) escape game, and we played Dizzy Darts (really unique). Anyways, I could talk about this haunt for days... Just trust me and go experience it for yourself, you won't regret it! Thank you Lake Hickory Haunts!!!

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Email Verified Lake Hickory Haunts is Amazing!

I have visited Lake Hickory Haunts every year since 2013. Their show, customer service, and scares are phenomenal. But this year, they truly have outdone themselves! I can't believe how great LHH is, after only 6 years of operation. This year, I visited the first week of October, and November 4 for Black Out! Black out was a completely unique experience than the regular show... The regular haunt tour is jaw dropping, with the best sets, actors, special FX, and costumes I've ever seen. The tour took us 45 minutes to complete. My favorite attraction they have is Extinction, it feels like you've just been thrown into the Aliens movie, and the Creature of the Black Lagoon at the same time. Lake Hickory Haunts is worth way more than what they charge. I recommend getting the VIP Pass! We were treated like royalty, and got a free t-shirt, and to play the new (awesome) escape game, and we played Dizzy Darts (really unique). Anyways, I could talk about this haunt for days... Just trust me and go experience it for yourself, you won't regret it! Thank you Lake Hickory Haunts!!!

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Hell scary

If you are curious about the unknown or unseen then pay a visit to Hickory Haunt. There are clowns to chase you and undead awaits to take your soul; beware not to get trapped. Slaughter house is none like other haunted houses its hell scary. I like to suggest going for Fast pass to skip the long lines. This place will not let you down.

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Awful

I have given these guys two tries and they're terrible it's a big budget haunt with low budget brains. The first time I ever went I kept hearing about them being on lake hickory and you got to do a boat ride well we paid the extra additional money to do that and it ended up being pulled across a pond on a make shift raft ordeal. I didn't even jump once. Lousy place if you ask me. The only part that was decent was the DJ and the small fair type games they had. Which cost as well.

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Email Verified Number one

Absolutely the best and most amazing place I've ever been to. I give it a 10 on the scareometer. I personally don't get scared easily I was kept on my toes the whole way through. Thanks for the amazing experience of getting my heart scared out of my chest. The most fun I've had in years this place should be number one of all time. Loved it can't wait to see what 2018 holds BC its gonna b hard to beat my 2017 experience.

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Length of Event:	31-45 minutes
Time Visited:	5PM - 9PM
Would Recommend:	Yes
Suitable For Kids:	Yes

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Email Verified Only scary for young people or very easily scared adults

I would prefer a quality haunted attraction over the quantity. It’s a very long trail that weaves in and out and goes on and on, but it misses the wow factor. They have a lot of props and special effects, but it just wasn’t scary. I was startled once. The actors mostly talked in a scary and/or screaming voice but never seemed to put a lot of effort into trying to scare us. There were no actors on the trail parts of it, only in the structures, buses, etc. The Midway was fun and the fire was great. It’s acceptable for young people or adults that are easily scared.

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Email Verified The BEST of the BEST!

Lake Hickory Haunts knows how to do SCARY! We had a blast. See y’all next year!

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Good

I, kids and my parents visited the haunt.. they are old and they found negotiating the uneven grounds a bit tough.. the steps and stairs were a roadblock. So be judicious while bringing your parents or in-laws along. But my kids enjoyed the scares.. actors were also good.

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Email Verified Scares at every moment

Scary and spooky. Amazing actors, full of energy and attitude to scare at every moment. Pleased by the staff as they were very cooperative. Definitely visiting again.

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Email Verified Screamed like hell

Lake Hickory Haunt is one of the best haunted attractions I experienced this year.. the houses were carefully designed to scare you..there was something to scare you at every dark corners..my GF was jumping and screaming like hell.. my favourite was the 3D clown house.. it was well worth the money spent. I will come back again for sure.

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Really horrifying haunt

There are many monsters and evil spirits ready to haunt you at Lake Hickory..... be prepared to run for your life once you enter. A real life horror fun adventure. The air is filled with horrifying hallucinations and the fear will swallow you. Factory, clowns, house, undead and many more is waiting for their victims. Even though it was a super scary night we really enjoyed our time at Hickory Haunt.

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Email Verified Fun time!

Had a great time, very detailed! Definitely scary and exciting. Wear shoes you don't really care much about.

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Email Verified Loved It!!!!

We came all the way from Maryland for this!!!! Loved it

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Email Verified Awesome Place

3D Clowns is SO AWESOME!!!!

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This place is Awesome

I have never been to anything like this before I got way more than i was expecting.There was a scare about every turn I went and the characters was amazing in every scene Best haunted attraction ever!!!!!!!!!

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Email Verified Fear Filled Fun!!!

Loved it!

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Email Verified #1 For a Reason

There's a reason Lake Hickory Haunts is #1! Rich characters, all kinds of themed rooms and attractions, and scares down to the fine details.

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Email Verified Favorite Haunt Ever

I've been to many different haunts over the years... probably over 50 unique haunted attractions. I can now safely say that Lake Hickory Haunts is my favorite haunted attraction! There are so many reasons why, but mostly it's because of their unique and original innovative ideas and way of thinking Also, the tour took me over 50 minutes... that's definitely worth the money I paid! Another thing that makes LHH so great is their actors, they're relentless and will stop at nothing to scare and entertain! If I could give 6 out of 5 stars I would! LHH is my new go to haunt... and believe me, if you go there, it will be yours too!

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Detail as Good as Disney!

This place is so fun and scary! It's seriously unlike anthing I've ever seen. They have water, trails, buildings, a midway... all types of terrain! What's hard to believe is that they're a 5 year haunt, and have managed to create a 1 hour walk through tour that has detail EVERY step of the way. LHH is def #1 IMO and I believe it will continue to grow to be something more than anyone could ever believe a haunt could be!

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Email Verified Best Haunt Ever!

LHH is always my go-to haunt every year. I can't wait for them to open for the 2017 season!

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Email Verified Best Haunt in the State

I go to many haunts every year and Lake Hickory Haunts is #1 in every category for me!

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Email Verified Best haunted attraction in the area!

Worth the money! Ready to go back during the blackout!

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Not worth the money

Not even a thirty minute walk, we was in the back of a group and it wasn't scary at all. DEFIANTLY not # 1It was a JOKE.

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Email Verified Mind blowing

This place is legit who ever owns it did not cut any corners the setting is perfect all the characters are legit and stayed in character throughout the night, what an amazing time it had my adrenalin pumping and left me wanting more!!!! Never knew this gem was in my backyard I will definitely make this a Halloween tradition moving forward and everyone I talk to will hear about this sick and twisted place!!! Loved it loved it loved it!!!

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The Best Haunt in the Carolina's Hands Down

The sets, scenes, detail, and actors are outstanding! This place is scary, and even better, it's fun! Be prepared to spend more than an hour while at LHH. I will be returning!

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Time Visited:	5PM - 9PM
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Awesome amazing words can't describe

It was amazing had a great time

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Email Verified Cheesy/ one of the worst

I laughed more than anything during this attraction. The concepts were good but lacked actors that could carry them out. I was highly dissatisfied. To be "rated #1" is a joke. I have been to attractions all over the state. They blow lake hickory out of the water with just the first part of the attraction. Need more scare factor for sure. I expected more for the price of admission.

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3 out of 6 found this review helpful

Email Verified My Fav Haunt to get my Scare On!

Lake Hickory Haunts is my favorite haunted attraction... I visit about 10 haunts per year, and LHH has been my favorite every year for the past 4 years! It is definitely a must see for any haunt goer. This year they have truly outdone their self. The tour is much longer than ever before, while keeping their sets, detail, and acting on point in every inch of the attractions. It is worth the drive from anywhere! I will be coming out for the black out evevent on Nov 4 and 5th.

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Woah... Extinction!

I've been to Lake Hickory Haunts every year since i first went. This year, Lake Hickory Haunts has truly outdone themselves. The tour now takes about an hour to complete, based off of my estimation. Extinction is an attraction unlike anything I've ever seen before. Seriously, if you like haunted stuff, you gotta go see this place. It's my #1 and you gotta see it for yourself! I will be back for the Black Out nights on Nov 4 and 5 too...

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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

AWESOME

It will not let me give 10 out of 10 so 5 stars times 2.

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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Most Innovative and Unique Haunt

Lake Hickory Haunts was a one of a kind experience... They use so many different awesome special FX that can't be found anywhere else... Definitely recommend to everyone and will be going every season from now on!

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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

y'all, this place tho.

me and my friends went Thursday night 10/29/15 and we had a freaking blast. we were scared through the whole thing, even when they made us laugh we were scared of what was about to happen. worth the time, money and wait.

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5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Long wait

I went to this expecting it to be above average and was very disappointed. We went on a Saturday night so of course it was packed. We waited almost 2 1/2 hours to get in and then once going through the trail had to wait in line again for the clown house. The boat ride was a major let down, all it consisted of was a ride across a pond with a pirate. Nothing scary about it. The clown house was the best part and it wasn't worth $22. I guess I was just expecting more for it to be rated #1 in NC. Also the chainsaws were way overused!!!

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3 out of 11 found this review helpful

Must Go!

This attraction is well organized. The characters are entertaining and their make-up/costumes are great! We were frightened as we should have been!! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

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5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Can I go every night?

Seriously there is so much there, it's hard to catch it all in one night! You would need to go every night it's open to catch every detail!

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Awesome

Everything about this place is awesome. I recommend it for anyone

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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Best Haunt in North Carolina

Best haunt that I have ever been to honestly. There was pop scares everywhere, the boat ride was amazing, and the clown house was very thought through, and well timed. But my favorite part was the main building where every room scared the Hell out of me, especially the last three rooms which are I think Granny's room, the Asylum, and Dr. Death's room.

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Amazing!!

Amazing doesn't cover it. Lake hickory haunts has evolved so much in just a year! They have updated everything including the scare factor! The screams start from the parade if you catch it all the way to the end! There are clowns galore, a haunted boat ride, a creepy granny house and of course a insane hospital! I recommend going and checking out everything they have in store for you!! Amazing haunt!

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Amazing!

One of the best haunts I have ever been to! It's fantastic and full of amazing, diverse, and terrifying characters! love to be kept on my toes at haunts and this place does just that! There's a scare waiting around every corner! You definitely get your moneys worth here, you can tell a ton of work went into this with the amazing sets they have built, like the boat ride and the big top. As soon as you enter Lake Hickory Haunts it's like you're in another realm, and the way the actors bring their character to life is spectacular! If you, your friends, or your family are looking to get scared this is the perfect place!

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Take the FULL-TOUR!

Take the FULL-TOUR, the wait is longer, but for only $7.00 you get the boat ride, the butcher shop, werewolf building, junkyard, trail, and graveyard! Worth every penny, every minute of the wait, and every mile of the 2 hour drive!

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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Glad I Changed My Mind

Ok so I was on a double date Saturday night & we went to this haunt. We first picked what they call a Short Tour but after we bought our tickets & got closer to the line we ran into some more of our friends doing what they call a Long Tour. I asked what the time difference was & was told that the Short Tour tickets we got was only a section of the haunt that was about 25 min. I told my date that it made more sense to get more bang for our buck to do the Long Tour. They allowed us to do an upgrade. Yep, I'm glad I changed my mind! Worth every hour we waited & the money. We will be back for the Black Out Night they told us about!

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

great experience

We had a huge group & they made sure to let us know in advance (which we appreciated) that we would be split up, so we were not upset. There was constant entertainment in some way during our long wait (because of course we chose to attend on an extremely busy night) but the entertainment kept it fun. It did get very cold but that was doing of Lake Hickory Haunts, unless mother nature works for them, so I do suggest that you wear many layers of clothing. Several in our group purchased Lake Hickory Haunts hoodies they sell (I also got a matching tshirt). Now, I will not giveaway the details inside (you should definitely go!). Many characters were outstanding, one minute I was drawn in & focused & then BOOM-ALMOST pee my pants! Everyone must experience Lake Hickory Haunts

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6 out of 6 found this review helpful

The Best There Is!

Simply put, I have been to over 40 haunts in my life from many different states... And this is the best I've ever seen!

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3 out of 5 found this review helpful

This Deal is a Steal

Lake Hickory Haunts is awesome, worth the money we paid and more! Definitely will be back every year!

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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Very disappointed

I must say I was highly disappointed. We waited in line over 2 hours for around 25 minutes of not getting scared one time. I was mad when I came out and was at the end . there was 6 in our group of 6 one of which was terrified to death before we got there. She even come out upset it was over already and there was nothing to it.

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1 out of 8 found this review helpful

Blown Away!!!

Lake Hickory Haunts is out of this world, it's like you're in another dimension! Definitely worth every penny!

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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Best haunted attraction there is

My family and I visit here every year, we've been to almost every one in NC and this is our go to!

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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Amazing

The top choice for any haunter in NC!

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3 out of 6 found this review helpful

What a waste!!

I am a huge scaredy-cat and this was not scary! The line was a longer wait (which was very short) then the whole thing combined (about 20 minutes from beginning to end). I thought the boat ride was going across Lake Hickory, it was like riding over a puddle, smh, not worth my drive and money, not being rude, sorry this is just my opinion. Oh the main thing the reciprocating saw (sawzall) had a long blade on it that was pointed on the end and the woman held it a foot from our face and being that close someone could have tripped or anything and lost a eye or something. Defiantly not worth $20 and this should be a children's attraction. NOT SCARY! And the video is NOT nothing like the place either!!

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So amazing.

This is the best trail I went to last year and I am definitely going again this year ??

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The best NC Haunted House

Very Scary!!!!!!!!!

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2 out of 4 found this review helpful

will be returning

Can't wait to see what's in store this year!

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Excellent place for a scare!

I loved every part of Lake Hickory Haunts, the actors really made things come to life.

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AWESOME!!

Best haunt in hickory!! Without a doubt the scariest! Not only do they have a boat ride they have more! The clown house is crazy scary and so is granny's house!!! Doctor death scared my husband! We will be back next year!!!! AWESOME!!!!!

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Sets, Scenes, and Actors are Top Notch

From the Haunted Boat Adventure, to the Big Top Circus, to the trail, to the Hospital, and every inch in between, the details, actors, and fun, never stops. This is the most scary and fun haunt in NC. Somehow Lake Hickory Haunts manages to scare you half to death, while making you laugh and have fun. It is a must see event!

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3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Scary

Scary, just like we were the victims in every movies!

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Amazing

This is not a typical Haunted House. It has actors and scenes that freaked me out. I was like being in a Horror Movie. The owners are great and humble and really want the customers to be happy and scared. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Keep it up Guys it's GREAT!!!!!!

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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Best Ever

Just like walking into a horror movie. Have been 3 times this season and every time was amazing... The details were so great that I saw something new every time

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1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Amazing

I have been to many haunts in my day and this one is the best ever! Definitely will be going back next year!

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Outstanding

Best haunt I've ever been to

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VERY IMPRESSED

This place is so unique and amazing. It feels like you're in a movie, worth way more than the $15 you pay!

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AWESOME AND GRUESOME

by far it keeps growing and getting better and more scary each year! The boat ride is one of a kind

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1 out of 1 found this review helpful

awsome!!!

Five stars all the way, we loved it!!!!H

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The Absolute Best

This place is amazing! It is hard to believe it is real life while you're there. The Haunted boat adventure, Big big top circus, midway, trail, and building are all outstanding!!!

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great

This was one of the best scary places around here i definitely recommend it. Come and check them out you will be glad you did.

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