Haunting Experience on Highway 61

The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a premier haunted attraction, celebrated for its thrilling blend of horror and immersive storytelling, operating for over 38 years as one of the Twin Cities’ oldest and most terrifying Halloween destinations. Guests are plunged into a heart-pounding journey through two main attractions: a spine-chilling Haunted House filled with dark corridors, eerie entities, and gruesome scenes, and Minnesota’s longest-running Haunted Hayride, a tractor-drawn ride through a haunted forest and the horrors of Wilhelm Steelworks, where maniacs and monsters lurk. Professional actors deliver intense jump scares, enhanced by meticulously crafted sets, atmospheric fog, strobe lights, and unsettling soundscapes, creating a relentless sense of dread. The attraction also offers a family-friendly Fall Fun Fest with activities like goat petting, pumpkin painting, and daytime, lights-on haunted house tours. With a no-touch policy, group discounts, and a reputation for high-energy scares and creative set designs, The Haunting Experience combines community-driven passion with terrifying entertainment, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers.