Whether you're looking for adult frights or family-friendly fun, Gwinnett has Halloween happenings to fit boils and ghouls of all ages.
Norcross
Netherworld Haunted House, Opens Oct. 2, hours vary
Georgia Antique & Design Center, 6624 Dawson Blvd., Norcross. 404-608-2484, fearworld.com
Critics often howl praises for this haunted attraction. It offers two separate haunts: The Rotting and Vault 13: Unearthed. Evil spirits, ghouls, aliens, toxic foam and more provide scares aplenty.
TICKETS: The Rotting: $22-$25. The Rotting and Vault 13: Unearthed: $28-$35, $50-$55 Speedpass.
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, 7:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Oct. 1-31.
Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, scarystroll.com
Stepping off at Aurora Theatre, this 90-minute tour takes guests on a walk around the courthouse square and past storefronts each claiming a bit of haunted history. This includes stepping foot inside the old jail, an alleged hub for spooky activity. An additional experience, the Haunted Cemetery Tour, takes place weekends Oct. 9-31 ($20 per person).
TICKETS: $9-$12 Sundays-Thursdays; $12-$15 Fridays-Saturdays.
Snellville
Scream on the Trail, 7:45-10:30 p.m. through Oct. 31.
2859 Parkwood Road, Snellville. 404-940-3933, screamonthetrail.com
Take this outdoor trail and bump into things that go bump in the night. A crazed butcher and the legendary Dr. Frankenstein lurk among the brush. For a more scare-free experience for kids, make sure to let the gatekeeper know before entering.
TICKETS: $15; $10 ages 12 and younger.
Spooktacular Skate Party, 6 p.m. Oct. 24.
4758 S. Old Peachtree Road, Norcross. 678-277-0920, gwinnettcounty.com
No matter what your Halloween costume may be, make sure to slip on some skates. The park's outdoor roller-skating rink plays host to this Halloween bash featuring a live DJ, arts and crafts, games and a costume contest.
TICKETS: $5.
Buford
Buford Corn Maze, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays; noon-10 p.m. Sundays throughout October.
4470 Bennett Road, Buford. 678-835-7198, bufordcornmaze.com
Kids of all ages try to make their way through a twisting corn maze. Other attractions include hayrides, the Haunted Forest, a popcorn jumping pillow, a bounce house and more. Remember the maze stays open until 10 p.m. Oct. 12 for the school holiday.
TICKETS: $15 for the maze; $15 for Haunted Forest; $24 combo ticket for both; free ages 3 and younger with a paid adult.
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