Etchings on the Attic Wall

In honor of the upcoming holiday, I thought it would be nice to present you with a travel option to creep you out.  The city of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, has an attraction called “Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride“.  Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, the Bates Motel is the famous motel at which Alfred Hitchcock’s movie Psycho was filmed.  This particular motel is not the same one used in the movie, but the setting is perfect for a freaky good time.

They have several attractions on site:

• The Haunted Hayride – this is a 20 minute hayride through a dark, haunted forest.  The forest is filled with computer controlled animations, live actors dressed as ghouls and monsters to jump/fly out and scare you, special effects, explosions, chain saws, and much more!
• The Haunted Corn Maze – this is a maze in a tall corn field that you have to navigate trough amidst demons, goblins, high tech automation, and sound effects.  Monsters are everywhere – even under the ground!
• The Bates Motel – this is a walk-through haunted house with lots of action, special effects, digital sound tracks, computerized lighting, and live actors intent on scaring the hell out of you.  Of the 3 attractions on site, this one is the scariest.  They even have a “chicken exit” if you are too scared and want to leave early.

This place is consistently ranked as one of the top haunted attractions in the country by Hauntworld Magazine, USA Today, and CNN.com.  On busy nights (typically weekends), they have 5,000 – 6,000 guests come to the Bates Motel.  They  have a staff of over 200 people and pride themselves on changing the facility every year so repeat visitors always have a unique experience.

So, what are you waiting for?  Stop going to those piddly carnival-style haunted houses and step up to the big leagues!  Just try not to pee your pants