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The Haunting Experience on Highway 61

10900 E Pt Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
  • Nominee - 2018 Haunt of the Year
  • Winner - 2016 Haunt of the Year

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Rating
Scare Factor Very Scary
Appropriate For Parental Discretion advised for most attractions.
Admission Cost Sept 26-27, Oct 3-4: $25 - General Admission Online $28 - General Admission At Door $45 - VIP Online $48 - VIP At Door Oct 17-18, 24-25, 31 & Nov 1: $44 - General Admission Online $47 - General Admission At Door $54 - Fast Pass Online $57 - Fast Pass At Door $72 - VIP Online $75 - VIP At Door Oct 10-11, 12,16,19,23,26,29,30: $35 - General Admission Online $38 - General Admission At Door $45 - Fast Pass Online $48 - Fast Pass At Door $52 - VIP Online $55 - VIP At Door
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Details
  • Free Parking
  • Touching Not Allowed
  • Indoor Event
  • OutdoorEvent Event
  • Covered Wait Area
  • Snacks / Refreshments

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.

- open date
Hours of Operation 7 PM - 10 PM - Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
7 PM - 11 PM - Fridays & Saturdays
Admission Cost Sept 26-27, Oct 3-4:
$25 - General Admission Online
$28 - General Admission At Door
$45 - VIP Online
$48 - VIP At Door

Oct 17-18, 24-25, 31 & Nov 1:
$44 - General Admission Online
$47 - General Admission At Door
$54 - Fast Pass Online
$57 - Fast Pass At Door
$72 - VIP Online
$75 - VIP At Door

Oct 10-11, 12,16,19,23,26,29,30:
$35 - General Admission Online
$38 - General Admission At Door
$45 - Fast Pass Online
$48 - Fast Pass At Door
$52 - VIP Online
$55 - VIP At Door
Payment Accepted Cash , Credit Cards , Debit Cards
Event last updated 263 days ago. Please confirm dates on attraction website before you go.

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Reviews

Great for teens and adults

Super scary! Every year I’ve gone is a great experience. We’ll be back again next year!

December 2025

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Best haunted house in Minnesota of all time

I went through a lot of times this year and everytime I went through I was scared by something else.

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The Haunting Experience on Hwy 61—An Absolute Must-See Thrill!

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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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Best Haunted Hayride and Haunted House in Minnesota

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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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Our Favorite!

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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In Memory of Antony and family fun

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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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awesome......

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love this place..... we have gone 2 times this yeat and have gone in the past... Last year even with a mask this place is a must see

October 2021

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Very impressed...

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If you want to get really scared, this is the one to visit. The haunted hayride was rocking scary from start to finish. It was very well done with creative sets and many original characters and scares. Yes, I screamed few times and surprised myself. My GF was holding to my hand all the time. We were very impressed and will definitely do this again.

November 2018

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Scariest in my experience

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Well organized and great scare factor This haunted hayride that passes through tunnels and gnarled trees was one of the scariest in my experience. The element of unpredictability will keep you on your toes all the time. My kids were screaming non-stop. By the time we exited, I thought I would have liked it to be longer. Can't wait for next season!

November 2018

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Unbelievable!!

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Unbelievable!! So Scary!!! Actors were good really made everyone scream. No wonder this place is so popular.


November 2018

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