{"id":8317,"date":"2018-10-20T22:05:17","date_gmt":"2018-10-21T06:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=8317"},"modified":"2018-10-20T22:05:17","modified_gmt":"2018-10-21T06:05:17","slug":"nearby-haunted-houses-inspired-by-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/nearby-haunted-houses-inspired-by-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearby haunted houses inspired by Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2018\/10\/HauntedHouses-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"765\" height=\"447\" class=\" wp-image-8307 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2018\/10\/HauntedHouses-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2018\/10\/HauntedHouses-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2018\/10\/HauntedHouses-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2018\/10\/HauntedHouses.jpg 1752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Halloween is just a couple weeks away, and the spookiness theme is appearing all around town. Some like to get into the spirit by giving themselves a few good scares. Horror movies might do the trick, but they&#8217;re not the same as interactive experiences. Fortunately, there are plenty of places nearby to do just that. Here are some of nearby haunted houses for full immersion into the Halloween season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The Fear PDX<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Portland is home to The Fear, whose website calls itself \u201cPortland&#8217;s largest Halloween event.\u201d Admission to The Fear\u2019s locations gets visitors four haunted houses for the price of one. This location is currently open every Friday and Saturday until November 3rd as well as a few weekdays. Hours vary by day, but for a complete listing, visit fearpdx.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Address: <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97230<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fearlandia<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located in Tigard, Fearlandia is split into two main sections: TJ\u2019s backyard and Into the Darkness. It also has a date night package option for pre-purchased tickets. This haunted attraction is open from 7-11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, but will be open on Oct. 31 as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Address: <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16255 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, OR 97224<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The Nightmare Factory<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located in Salem on the campus of the Oregon School for the Deaf, the Nightmare Factory was once featured on an episode of \u201cExtreme Makeover\u201d. This interactive haunt has options for group discounts as well. The Factory is open Fridays, Saturdays, and most days the week of Halloween. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Address: 999 Locust Street NE, Salem, OR 97301<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The Frightuary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Found in the Eugene fairgrounds, The Frightuary is a three part attraction that includes exhibits and actors. Visitors can enter Thursdays through Saturdays as well as the Oct. 30-31.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Address: <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: some attractions warn that those with heart problems or who are prone to seizures should not enter. Students should make sure they are safely enjoying the haunted attractions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact the author at <a href=\"mailto:howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu\">howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo courtesy of Ashlynn Norton<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Halloween is just a couple weeks away, and the spookiness theme is appearing all around town. Some like to get into the spirit by giving themselves a few good scares. Horror movies might do the trick, but they&#8217;re not the same as interactive experiences. 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