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This Georgia Haunted House Gives Major Thrills and Chills

One Georgia haunted house is being celebrated for having some of the best thrills and chills of any in America. Halloween is a super popular holiday, and it seems as…

Red haunted house. If you love getting your haunt on, one Georgia haunted house is being celebrated for having some of the best thrills and chills of any in America.

Getty Images / Zeferli

Getty Images / Zeferli

One Georgia haunted house is being celebrated for having some of the best thrills and chills of any in America. Halloween is a super popular holiday, and it seems as if we're celebrating earlier and earlier every year. I'm not mad about it. I love Halloween but also love summer, so it's a bittersweet thing for me.

Georgia Haunted House Named One of the Best in the U.S.

The experts at Parade.com have put together a tally of the best haunted houses in the country, including one Georgia haunted house. "It might be summer, but it's never too early to get excited for some haunts and thrills when fall comes around," they state. "Going to a haunted house—whether you go on Halloween night or in the days leading up to October 31—is a classic Halloween tradition, especially among teens and young adults."

Looking at some of the biggest spots in the major meccas of America, Blood Manor in New York City is one to watch. The "massive 5,000-square-foot haunted attraction" features a bunch of themed rooms that are guaranteed to scare you silly. In California, a state known for their Hollywood scares, Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks is a top pick. This haunted attraction features more than 100 rooms. "So when you’re done with one room, you’ll be immediately transported to another haunted adventure," which makes it extra scary. Granted, both of those haunted attractions are far away, but if you happen to be in New York or California this fall, they might be worth checking out.

So, which Georgia haunted house has been named one of the best haunted houses in America? It's the famed Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain. You shouldn't be surprised, because this is a popular spot every Halloween. Netherworld Haunted House has actually been around since 1997, so we're talking decades. "This Stone Mountain attraction has professional-quality special effects, costumes, and sets that will have you a screamin’ good time," Parade.com states. Also, if you're interested in working at Netherworld this season or any upcoming season, they hire in a range of fields, including photo, costuming, food services, make-up, parking lot attendees and much more. On their website, they're promoting hiring right now, but if you're reading this article too late in the season, make note for next year. This Georgia haunted house is located just off Exit 9 of HWY 78 at 1313 Netherworld Way in Stone Mountain, so it's easy to find. I say, go if you dare, of course.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.