Haunted house attractions in Maryland and surrounding areas [Pictures]

Every fall, haunted attractions rise from the dead after a year-long rest. And each year, haunted houses, hayrides and trails find a new and creepier way to scare Baltimoreans.

Looking for historic hauntings? Check out the dungeons at Fort Howard. Don't want to spend an arm and a leg? Try Cox's Point Haunted Mansion in Essex. Want to be so scared that sleeping hardly seems an option? Visit Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary.

Check out our top picks for area haunted attractions, before they return to their graves.
-- Bailey O'Malia, For The Baltimore Sun

Also see: Halloween Guide 2012 | Halloween events | Baltimore-themed Halloween costumes

October 16, 2012