A terrifying haunted house in the suburbs has garnered attention. According to Hauntworld, HellsGate is the third-best haunted house in the country.
Located in Lockport, IL HellsGate, takes advantage of its setting, offering a spooky nature adventure that goes deep into the woods. Filled with haunted trails, zombie cemeteries, and secret passages through the haunted mansion, the interactive experience is sure to frighten all who pass through its halls. With a whole host of characters, including those from Statesville Haunted Prison.
With over 40 rooms to explore, 150 actors ready to jump out, and a scary wooded area filled with fright, experience over 45 minutes of spooky delight at this haunted mansion. Lockport itself is only a short 43-minute drive from the city.
Embrace the season with nature trails, or hang out by the bonfires and grab a bite to eat at the Moster Midway hangout. After making your way through the mansion, there’s still plenty of fun to be had with escape rooms and themed games to participate in. Take part in The Witch’s Wagon escape room and enjoy a scary movie on the Monster Movie Screen.
The Midwest occupies five of the top 13 spots on Hauntworld’s list with HellsGate’s making the top 3. HellsGate is open Thursday through Saturday from 7 PM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 7 PM to 10 PM. Running until October 31st, experience the haunted house before it closes for the season.
Check out the full list here and grab tickets to HellsGate for $35 here.
PS: If you find the key, your ticket will be free.
Address: 101 Canal St, Lockport, IL 60441