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Top frights:Readers pick their
favorite haunted houses
Article by.Tom Horgen
Star Tribune
October 6,2014-9:39 AM
Opinions are like pumpkins:Everyone has one(at
Halloween).This is especially true when it comes to what
makes us scream during this ghoulish month.114th that in
mind,we asked Star Tribune readers on Twitter and
Facebook to wax poetic about their favorite haunted
houses.
The Twin Cities area is filled with haunts for all tastes—
from the Haunted Basement to the kid-friendly portion of
ValleyScare.Readers chimed in with some surprises,
too.East metro people,we hear you—you guys really
like the Ramsey County sheriffs Fright Farm.
Here's what you can expect from each haunt,plus a
social-media sound bite from readers.
Ramsey County Sheriffs Fright Farm
Scares:This one Flies under the radar,even though it's
been going strong since 1996.It's located in a true haunt an old turn-of-the-sentry"poor farm'(where
Ramsey County housed indigent people).That's right,there are real ghosts milling about.Watch out.The
Maplewood barn and other haunted attractions are run by volunteers,with all proceeds going to the
Ramsey County Sheriffs Foundation to support community programs.There's also a low scare°matinee
for kids.
Readers say:"My favorite is definitely raFrightFarmMN,very high quality haunt worth checking out!"-
rasteph_messl via Twitter
Info:7-11 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays through Oct.31.Low-scare matinee noon-4 p.m.Oct.26.2020 N.
White gear Av.,Maplewood.$10 at the door.Recommended forages 12 and older.wsw.frightfarm.org.
Scream town
Scares:When it comes to haunted real estate,it's all about location,location,location.This one is out in
the woods—so it's naturally scary(and dirty,so wear"outdoor shoes").The"town°includes several
haunts,including the"Redneck Resort"(eek!).Make sure you experience"Abandoned,"where they send
you out into the backwoods all by yourself with only a small lantern.Be warned:You will get touched.
Readers say:"Terrifying for all the right reasons....It's in the middle of nowhere....I was scared before I
even purchased my tickets."—@FaRuun,via Twitter
Info:Weekends and a few other nights through Nov.1.7410 Hwy.212,Chaska.020-$50,Recommended
for ages 10 and older.www.screamtown.com.
Tom Horgen•6124673-7909
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