Local haunted houses satisfy student cravings
People enjoy Halloween for a variety of reasons, but many people will argue that haunted houses are what makes the upcoming holiday worthwhile.
What is it that makes CU students want to visit haunted houses?
“They are like Christmas,” said Megan Burgess, 21, a junior speech, language and hearing sciences major. “They only come around once a year. You have to take advantage.”
Others like to test themselves to see what they can handle.
“I’m an adrenaline junkie, and I like to see how people can get creative,” said Tim Miller, 21, a junior chemistry major.
Some are not into haunted houses themselves, but for watching those around them get scared.
“I went to go with friends,” said Sean Daly, 24, a senior history and economics major.
Whatever the reason, people like to attend haunted houses, there is no shortage in the area.
For students looking for the closest haunted house, look no further than Boulder High School.
This is the school’s second year in the haunted house business and charges $6 for a ticket. To learn more about Boulder High School’s haunted house, click here.
For people looking for a truly terrifying experience, there are plenty of haunted houses that are not too far from Boulder.
Here is a list of some other haunted houses in the area from haunteddenver.com:
The Asylum Haunted House
Located at 120th and I-25, The Asylum takes place at Boondocks Fun Center. Tickets are $14.
The theme of The Asylum is based on the idea that the patients of this asylum have revolted and taken over. There are multiple actors, who participate in a variety of scenes that help push the attraction forward.
To learn more, visit their Web site.
Haunted Field of Screams
To break off from the haunted house idea, this one is based in a giant corn field that also incorporates rooms.
It is important to check the weather before heading down, since it is outside it does close due to rain or snow. Tickets cost $16.
To get directions and learn more, visit their Web site.
Field of Corpses
Rated as one of the best by multiple critics, Field of Corpses has been around for five years. The lines are long, but the sheer amount of detail, props and good actors make it worth the wait.
Tickets are $14. Click here to learn more.
Contact Campus Press Staff Writer Cameron Naish at cameron.naish@colorado.edu
