Haunted Asheville: Spooky Tours, Haunted Houses, and Local Legends
Asheville has always had a mysterious charm — old architecture, misty mountains, and stories that linger long after dark. Every October, the city leans into its spooky side with haunted tours, eerie attractions, and family-friendly Halloween fun. Whether you’re chasing chills or just good seasonal fun, here’s what to do this Halloween season in Asheville.
👻 Haunted Houses and Trails
The Haunted Trail (Family-Friendly)
📍 85 Expo Dr, Asheville | Oct. 3–4, 10–11, 17–19, 23–26
Designed for kids ages 3–12, this outdoor haunt mixes adventure with just the right amount of spook. Expect live actors, props, and plenty of laughs.
Haunted Asheville Ghost Tours (Adults)
📍 Downtown Asheville, Montford & Black Mountain | Nightly through Halloween
This classic Asheville experience takes you deep into local legends and verified ghost stories. Ideal for adults and older teens.
🎃 Family-Friendly Fun
Eliada Fall Festival & Corn Maze
📍 49 Compton Dr | Sept. 26–Nov. 1
A fall staple with a corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin patch — perfect for kids and families.
Halloween Creepy Climbing
📍 34 Pearson Ave. | Oct. 17
Show off your costume, climb for candy on the indoor rock climbing wall, play ghoulish games, and enjoy spooky snacks during a night of fiendish family fun.
Treat Street Carnival – Hendersonville
📍 Downtown Hendersonville | Oct. 31
Carnival rides, costume contests, and trick-or-treating — all in a festive, family-safe setting.
🧛 Local Legends & Lore
From the haunted halls of the Battery Park Hotel to the lingering presence said to roam Pack’s Tavern, Asheville’s downtown is packed with historic haunts. Even the Biltmore Estate has its ghostly tales — visitors have reported hearing whispers in the library and soft laughter in the gardens at night.
Check out these tours from Explore Asheville for a Halloween fright - while learning a thing or two about local history:
LaZoom Ghosted Comedy Tour – You'll laugh! You'll scream! You'll see ghosts! Pick up some local brews at LaZoom Room and hop on the Big Purple Bus for a hilarious guided tour of Asheville's most ghostly tales.
Haunted Asheville Tours – Developed by renowned paranormal expert and TV personality Joshua P. Warren, these family-friendly, two-hour walking tours delve into Asheville's haunted past and darkest secrets while also sharing insight on how paranormal investigation works.
Haunted History and Murder Mystery Trolley Ghost Tour – Hosted by Gray Line Trolley, experience more than an hour of ghoulish delights across Asheville, all from the comfort of an iconic red trolley.
Haunted Self-guided Driving Trail – What is it that gives Asheville so many ghost stories? Tales of the haunted, the creepy, the eerie, and the outright macabre mark the landscape here with sites that locals love — or fear.
🏁 Don’t Miss the Wicked Spooky 5K
📍 Funkatorium, 91 Biltmore Ave | Oct. 25
Run (or sprint away!) from the spirits in this downtown race — costumes encouraged.
🍂 Final Thought
Whether you’re exploring Asheville’s haunted side or enjoying fall festivals with the kids, this city knows how to celebrate Halloween. Pack your costume, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a mix of fright and fun in the Blue Ridge.
