The Haunting Experience on Highway 61
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Nominee - 2025 Haunt of the Year
- Winner - 2018 Haunt of the Year
- ...and 1 more award
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| Scare Factor | Very Scary |
| Appropriate For | Parental Discretion advised for most attractions. |
| Admission Cost | $25:Sept 25, 26, Oct 2, 3, 14 (VIP $40) $35: Oct 9, 10, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 (Fast Pass: $47, VIP $60) $45: Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 (Fast Pass: $57, VIP $70) |
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Thrilling, heart-pounding, gut-wrenching adventure awaits… Walk through the scariest haunted house in Minnesota filled with terrors and dark entities that roam the hallways. The Haunting Experience is home to the longest-running hayride in Minnesota. Jump onboard and scream for your life as you pass through the haunted forest and the horrors of Wilhelm Steelworks. Beware of the maniacs and monsters that lurk along the tractor trails, waiting for their next victim.
2026 Schedule
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| Hours of Operation | 7 pm - 9 pm: Sept 25, 26, Oct 2, 3, 14 7 pm - 10 pm: Oct 9, 10, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 7 pm - 11pm: Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 |
| Admission Cost | $25:Sept 25, 26, Oct 2, 3, 14 (VIP $40) $35: Oct 9, 10, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 (Fast Pass: $47, VIP $60) $45: Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 (Fast Pass: $57, VIP $70) |
| Payment Accepted | Cash , Credit Cards , Debit Cards |
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Reviews
Went with a big group, like 10 of us, and we all loved it. Sure, that was probably too many people to pretend we weren't scared because everybody could hear everybody else screaming. Even the people who normally don't react to haunted houses were jumping. The hayride had one stretch near the end that got a uniform scream from everyone. It was like a metropolitan opera perfect high note in sync. Brought a tear to my eye!
September 2026
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Super scary! Every year I’ve gone is a great experience. We’ll be back again next year!
December 2025
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I went through a lot of times this year and everytime I went through I was scared by something else.
December 2025
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We brought 16 of our employees from our pumpkin farm to The Haunting Experience on Highway 61, and everyone walked away raving about it! The haunted house was amazingly scary. The spinning tunnel you walk through was unforgettable and such a cool, disorienting effect.
The Massacre was an awesome new event that kept us on our toes, and the haunted hayride had our hearts pounding from start to finish. The actors, sets, and overall atmosphere were top-notch.
If you’re looking for a night full of scares, surprises, and nonstop fun, this place delivers. The snacks, Halloween beverages and DJ added to the. Highly recommend! 👻🎃
December 2025
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We recently brought a group of 15 to The Haunting Experience in Cottage Grove, and it exceeded expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and added to the overall atmosphere with their energy and professionalism.
The haunted house was intense—in the best way. Our entire group was screaming and jumping at nearly every turn, thanks to expertly timed scares and creative set design. The attention to detail kept us fully immersed.
The haunted hayride was just as impressive, with multiple paths and scenes that made each moment unpredictable. The actors didn’t hold back—they fully embodied their characters and delivered a performance that was both eerie and entertaining.
If you're looking for a well-executed haunted attraction that delivers on both scares and fun for groups, this one is worth the visit.
December 2025
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This has been a tradition for years! Love the haunted house it feels like it goes on forever and the hayride is always a fun part! They change it up a little bit every year.
December 2025
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I've done quite a few of these haunted houses around the Twin Cities and the hayride at the Haunting Experience is what sets it apart. It's not just ride around, actor, scream, next. It's long and they actually use the space. Then there's the haunted house that had sections where I genuinely had no idea where I was anymore. I turned around at one point and nothing looked familiar and I was disoriented. That's when you know they're doing something right. Intense and well done, would absolutely reccommend.
October 2025
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Haunted house is bigger than it looks from the outside. Just kept going into another room and then another one. Loved that you could'nt see the people in front of you. Good spacing, makes it way scarier. You weren't sitting there watching somebody else get scared and then waiting for the exact same thing. The hayride afterward was really fun too. Came home cold and scared and that's a glowing review right there!!
Worth it.
October 2025
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They got my boyfriend and I good. Not haha somebody jumped out and got us either. We were actually running. He will probably deny this happened. But it did and I love that it did
October 2025
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Omg, wow they have made some change, I was so impressed, the was even a surprise on the Hayride, on the tractor, watch your feel. LoL
October 2022
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