The Best Haunted Attractions Are Just 1 Hour Away from DC
Looking for a Halloween adventure near Washington DC that goes beyond costume parties and pumpkin patches? The DMV is home to countless spooky events, but only one combo delivers a truly legendary experience: Bennett’s Curse Haunted House in Dundalk, MD and Creepywoods Haunted Forest in White Marsh, MD.
Best of all? Both are located just about an hour from Washington DC — making them the perfect Halloween road trip for thrill-seekers.
🗺️ How Far Are They from DC?
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From Downtown Washington DC to Bennett’s Curse (Dundalk, MD): About 1 hour, 5 minutes (≈50 miles via I-95 North).
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From Downtown Washington DC to Creepywoods (White Marsh, MD): About 1 hour, 10 minutes (≈55 miles via I-95 North).
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Between Bennett’s Curse & Creepywoods: Just 15 minutes apart, making it easy to do both in one night with the Fright Tour Pass.
In other words, you can leave DC after dinner, enjoy two nationally ranked haunted attractions, and still be home before midnight.
👹 Bennett’s Curse Haunted House: 25 Years of Fear
Recently ranked #2 in the Nation on Hauntworld’s Top 13 Haunted Attractions for 2025, Bennett’s Curse is known as the scream factory of the DMV.
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Four attractions under one roof, with 30+ minutes of nonstop scares.
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Hollywood-level sets and animatronics that feel like stepping into a horror movie.
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Original monsters that have become icons of the haunted attraction industry.
With its gothic castles, twisted asylum, and pulse-pounding 3D nightmare, Bennett’s Curse is worth the drive alone.
🌲 Creepywoods Haunted Forest: Fear Under the Stars
Just 15 minutes from Bennett’s Curse, you’ll find its sinister sibling: Creepywoods Haunted Forest. This outdoor trail mixes the natural fear of the dark with immersive storytelling.
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Walk the forest at night, where real shadows blur with lurking monsters.
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Campfire atmosphere with concessions like S’mores packs.
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Family-friendly options earlier in the evening, with scarier experiences later at night.
It’s the perfect counterpart to Bennett’s Curse — one haunt overwhelms you with indoor spectacle, the other chills you with outdoor atmosphere.
🎟️ The Fright Tour Pass: Double the Terror
The smartest way to experience both is with the Fright Tour Pass. One ticket unlocks:
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Bennett’s Curse Haunted House in Dundalk.
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Creepywoods Haunted Forest in White Marsh.
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A savings of $10 compared to buying separately.
It’s two of the DMV’s most legendary haunted attractions in one trip.
🏆 Why They’re Worth the Drive from DC
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Just about an hour from Washington DC — easy to reach for a night of scares.
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Nationally ranked as some of the best haunted attractions in America.
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A 25-year legacy of fear, delivering thrills no other DMV haunts can match.
If you live in or near Washington DC, there’s no reason to miss these two legends.
🎃 Ready to Plan Your Haunted Road Trip?
This season, skip the same old Halloween routine in the city. Instead, take a short drive and experience the DMV’s #1 haunted attractions — Bennett’s Curse Haunted House and Creepywoods Haunted Forest.
🎟️ Tickets available now:
Because the scariest night of your life is just an hour away.
