13th Floor Haunted House
Hidden downtown in a cold storage facility, two haunted houses take possession of this 105-year-old building, transforming it into a grotesquely eerie experience. “Unearthed” takes you through a tour of a mineshaft, a boiler room, sewers, cages and low ceilings. If you survive, the unlucky “13th Floor” awaits, complete with a pine-scented werewolf forest, a fire room, a water room, and an anti-gravity room. Come experience San Antonio’s newest haunted house … if you dare. (Not recommended for children under 12.) $19.99 (includes both haunts), Fri -Sun 7pm - 12am, Halloween week 7pm - 10pm, 1203 E Commerce St, (210) 338-0382, 13thFloorSanAntonio.com
Nightmare on Grayson
Open since 1989, Nightmare on Grayson is San Antonio’s longest-running haunted house. Live actors come out of the shadows to shock you into the realms of terror. Enjoy your last safe moments while waiting in line with the Brothers of the Flame fire performers. $16 per person (10 or more: $14), Fri - Sat 7:30pm - 12am, Sun 7:30pm - 9:30pm, 210 E Grayson St, (210) 979-5522, nightmareongrayson.com
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
This multi-million dollar house is complete with live actors, bone-tingling special effects and animatronics. After a ride in an old coffin cage to the top of the house, it’s up to you to choose to walk or run through an unnatural tour of the Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company. There you’ll meet some eerie characters who will want you to stay — forever. (Not recommended for children under 8 yrs old.) $18.99, Sun - Thur 10am - 7pm, Fri - Sat 10am - 12am, 329 Alamo Plaza, (210) 226-2828, ripleys.com
Terror Mansion
This sinister house features 23 rooms of terrifying delight. You’ll meet a deranged butler, evil clowns, Freddy, Jason, Leatherface, Michael, and Jigsaw. A spine-chilling human meat locker and a hair-raising CSI room will get your blood pumping. If you survive the house, seek out the RIP Rocker Coffin Ride, which includes a photo of you on your dark journey. $16 (cash only), RIP Rocker Coffin Ride: $5, Sun & Thur 7pm - 10pm, Fri & Sat 7pm - 12am, Halloween 7pm - 11pm, 414 W Laurel, (210) 226-2666, terrormansionusa.com