Ok, so for $15 dollars i really didn't expect much. but i nearly peed myself every 5 seconds. it is…read morethe perfect amount of scary and weird. from the outside it doesn't look like much but it's definitely a lot. and you might get called a hussy by a hillbilly cult ‍. i would definitely go to this haunted house again and highly recommend it :)

I had the good fortune of visiting The Asylum early in its current manifestation as a key…read moredestination spot for those seeking paranormal investigations and opportunities to visit a location said to be Randolph County's most haunted spot. As I arrived at my 666th review here on Yelp, I began contemplating what I could possibly review that would be worthy of such an occasion. Having a dark sense of humor, I began contemplating both my past and present journeys through Indy's more haunted spots and locations with a history of evil and, in most cases, either found them not appropriate for Yelp or inappropriate review. While I briefly contemplated either a review of an Indiana Satanic church (Yes, we have them!) or a visit up to Hell, Michigan, I settled on a revisit to this location that turned the old Randolph County Infirmary/Asylum into one of Winchester, Indiana's few touristy spots. If you know me, then you know that while I do review most businesses for accessibility I'm also a pretty adaptable wheelchair user who regularly does long-distance events and who joined Yelp down in the incredibly not wheelchair friendly Catacombs. In other words, I tend to go where I want whenever possible even if it's not wheelchair friendly. The Asylum is not actually wheelchair friendly, though it's better than you might expect. If you have mobility issues, you might want to contact them in advance or ensure you have a companion with you for assistance. As a building built in 1899, it is exempt from ADA laws. In its early days, the nearly 50,000 square foot building housed six wards, several private rooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and separate dining rooms for men and women. It also had several other features on the adjacent property including a cemetery 230 yards northwest of the "home." Over the years, the facility served different populations including the poor, orphans, physically and cognitively disabled, single mothers, and the elderly. In 1994, the facility was bought from the county and turned into the Country Care Center. Around 2008-2009, Country Care Center closed and the facility was used for county storage until current owners came along in 2016 with the stated intention of using the facility as a paranormal attraction. I mean, seriously, do you know a single old asylum that isn't haunted? The treatment in these facilities was typically quite lacking - even in this type of setting, which certainly wasn't a Central State type place but still had its share of tragedy. The current owners have done a nice job of creating a functional setting for paranormal investigations, several videos from which are located on The Asylum website. The website features a wealth of information about the history of the facility along with current information about visits for investigations - this allows for overnight visits. While it's certainly not inexpensive, this is frequently done in groups and that certainly helps defray the costs. The Asylum, to my understanding, is still currently under a contract which means that actual production companies cannot be accommodated. The facility also does not have heat at this time, though they are working on this issue and that may change in the future. I should note that they do occasionally have special events that may include productions - look under the events tab of their website for more info. They even had a Christmas event this past holiday season. I really respect what they're doing here and the fact they've been respectful to the cemetery within the area. There's also said to be unmarked graves. While The Asylum is being utilized for paranormal, the team behind all of this truly is respectful of historical buildings and that makes it all a little more special to me. I've been through Winchester, Indiana a couple times on fundraising events and, indeed, all of Randolph County is pretty sparse in terms of tourist options. However, you have the Randolph Inn where you can stay and enjoy yourself in a small, friendly county and this pretty remarkable setting where you never quite know what you'll encounter!

Had the pleasure of meeting both Dann and Ted during our visit. They were both some of the nicest…read morepeople I've ever met and had a fantastic time talking with them both. Both are very genuine and knowledgeable with a good sense of humor (especially Ted). The building is very active and becomes very alive at night, lots of moments that make you stop in your tracks. Thank you Ted and Dann for letting us spend the night and everyone please go support saving the old properties (Stop).

had a blast last year, me and my friends are for sure going this year, all the actors are amazing…read moreand did great. definitely going to recommend going to this you wont be sorry, especially if you loved to get scared because there are chainsaw which seem like everywhere that jump out and chase you.

From the owner: Scaring people and helping our victims face their fears. We are also open on October 30/31 8pm-11pm.read more

Parking is easy. Great experience for the price. On the…read moreoutside it looks small but they make great use of the space on the inside. Warning, you will have to crawl a couple times. The scares were good, it was long, snacks and drinks half way through. Line was moving quickly. We will def be returning next year.

It's okay. It's kinda cheesy for my taste. Good actors but it's just not as scary as I would have…read morehoped. I prefer ISP to this place.

Screamers is the real deal. This has to be the most authentic haunted house that I have been to…read more The actors are crazy good. If you are looking for a scare...this is the place to go.

Lewisburg Haunted Cave is always an amazing time! The atmosphere alone is spooky. The last 2…read moreyears they have done a special flashlight tour for younger kids to see the cave. There are no actors scaring them; but they get to experience the animatronics. They had workers lined up along the way to pass out candy and answer any questions about the cave. My daughter is still a little nervous about haunted houses, so this perfect for her. I have gone to the cave for years during their spooky time and it's always amazing. Go check it out if you have the ability!!

This was hands down THE BEST HAUNTED ATTRACTION IVE EVER BEEN TO (and ive been to MANY)!!…read moreDefinitely worth the 3.5 hour drive. It's such a cool experience walking down into the cave seeing the stalagmites on the wall. We got there right when it opened at 6 and had to wait maybe 10 minutes to enter. Immediately I was intrigued with the amount of effort that was put into the decorations, props, animatronics, lights, spider webs, actors, mazes... EVERYTHING about this haunted cave blew my mind! We will DEFINITELY be returning in the future ! Thanks so much for having us!

Loved this haunted house! So many theatrics! Tons of machines and lots of hard working actors. You…read morecan tell they really put a lot into this production. Lots of air puffs, ppl jumping at you, machines jumping at you. The machines tend to jump out a little close so that made it scarier. There was only one time it was pitch dark and one time you had to squeeze thru which was not good for my claustrophobia. Just when you think you're done, you're not! One more haunt at the end. There's a little drink stop with beebs and photo ops. They make you wait before starting to make sure there is ample space between groups. At first I was skeptical because you couldn't hear much and didn't see many ppl but it was def a blast and lasted a while

Wow! What an experience. I love the props, make up, jump scares and theme. I've been here every…read moreyear and everytime its and better experience! So exciting I could go back multiple times a year!... if you love haunted house or just the excitement you definitely have to add this to your must visit!!! Not allowed to take pics inside but they do have a test area in middle where you can take some awesome selfie and get a drink or snack.. love it!!

Tried it last year. My best advice is save your money & skip this place. Rude staff, long wait,…read moreonly takes cash. Vip deal isn't worth it. I went to be scared, not to be yelled at by rude staff. Pretty boring.

The Old Whitley County Jailhouse is a massive sight to behold. This elaborate structure was…read morecompleted in 1875 by architect J.C. Johnson. At the time, the building had a dual purpose to serve as the county jail and it housed the county sheriff. The reason for this setup was so the sheriff could keep an eye on his prisoners. The jailhouse was in operation for many decades. The latter part of its time, the jailhouse served as a county office up until the mid-80's when they moved their operations to modern facilities a block away. Today, the jailhouse lies dormant 11 months out of the year. Age and neglect has left this building in a deteriorated state. The current owner repurposed the jailhouse to operate once a year as a haunted house in October. You will find haunted house props strewn along the exterior but don't be fooled by the façade. Paranormal investigators have visited the space and they lay claim to believe ghostly activity lies within its confines. These investigators believe they are the ghosts of former inmates, most notably, the tortured soul of their notorious prisoner, Charles Butler. When we arrived, the building was closed for the season. From the outside, I was already getting a creepy vibe simply from taking these photos. I kid you not. I did feel a bit of the chills and I was at least 25 feet away from the entrance doors. Brave souls beware and prepare to be spooked!

My husband and two of our friends went here over the weekend for the first time. We did not…read moreencounter anything that was even remotely scary, so this is definitely the haunted house to bring your kids to. The haunted hay ride was actually super fun and surprised us by having 2 dance number scenes. The weather was divine and it was so nice to roll through all of the fun scenes they have set up with the breeze going. Some of the scenes felt like we went through them too quickly to get to see everything, but others you could really see all of the detail they put into it. The slaughter barn was very quick to get through- even when haunted houses aren't scary I like when they are big and you get to walk around in the spooky rooms they have set up. The haunted hay ride was the best part of the night by far. One thing none of us liked was that one of the characters that wander around to entertain guests who waiting in line, buying concessions, etc kept very quickly circling around everyone while pulling a wagon that had a duck caged in it. It couldn't even sit or get comfortable because it was constantly bracing for turns and bumps. A fake duck glued to the cage or no duck at all would have sufficed. Not sure why live animals need to be toted around as props. We had purchased our tickets online during pre-sale, so it was a 2-for-1 deal. We definitely wouldn't come back if we had to pay full price, but I do think my brother with autism would like this, so we may bring him here next year.

Came here on a Friday night and the weather was perfect. The hayride line was about an hour long…read moreafter arriving at 845pm. While in line there were about 4 characters that would walk through scaring people which kept it interesting while waiting. The actors did really well throughout. After an hour wait we got in the in hayride which lasted about 15-20 min. They take you out far away so you don't see or hear anything. They have about 4 of these tractors so the line moves fast. They had some similar aspects from other hayrides and some unique scenes I had never seen before. People were flying around on ziplines which was really cool. Highly recommend. Didn't do the slaughter barn because it honestly didn't look that appealing. The line was way longer for the hayride and $2 more. I could tell the attraction was the hayride here. They charge $2 if you use card so I suggest paying in cash. They have areas with bonfires to enjoy. They have a consession stand with snacks and merch to purchase. Really nice huge farm. Great haunt!

As someone who has a background in visual arts, I'm always excited to visit Newfields! Art in…read moreBloom, The Lume immersive experiences , Winterlights and of course Harvest Nights are some of the annual events I look forward to. Last night was the third time I attended Harvest Nights. This was the first time I arrived before it was dark so it was less spooky and a bit more wholesome in the daylight. We arrived at 7 and stayed until about 9 pm to experience everything lit up after dark. When you arrive, you're surrounded by stacks of pumpkins in every size, shape, color and type imaginable. Beautiful Fall arrangements are everywhere you look. The Fungi Forest was something new I haven't seen before. Very cool! I felt a bit like Alice in Wonderland encompassed by giant mushrooms towering above illuminated by strategically placed neon lights. One of the highlights of the event was the Cutwater Lounge--a 21+ space upstairs in the Lily House transformed into "Mischief Manor" only for Harvest Nights. The bartender told me this was the first year having this feature. We had a flight of the Cutwater alcoholic beverages that included a snack mix of tasty treats. The Mule and Espresso Martini were our favs with the margarita coming in 3rd. Cutwater's take on the Lemon Drop (which is a drink I typically enjoy) was strong yet tasted a bit watered down. The adult only experience wasn't very well marked (it's upstairs) and signage in general--starting at the parking lot entrance--needs improvement. I'm not sure we would have known about the adult area had it not been for the nice lady who sold us some yummy sweet potato fries with sage and bourbon maple dip. The Spider Stomp, Ghost Train and light show projected onto the Lily House all add to the overall experience. The seasonal food and drink options are great albeit a bit pricey. Passed on the $12 Bavarian pretzel but had to try Elysian Pumpkin Ale and wanted to try the cider but $14 was a little steep. It's not necessary to spend $20 for premium parking that they pressure you to purchase when you first pull into the lot. I recommend getting there early and wearing some of your best walking shoes. It's a cashless campus so good to keep that in mind. Love Newfields and can't wait for Winterlights in a couple months!

We went at 7:30 which was the perfect time since it was just starting to get dark. The line was…read morelong but move pretty quickly. We loved all the lights and decorations. There were tons of decorated pumpkins throughout Newfields. There is a food/drink garden area in the middle with benches to take a break if you want. We ordered the Marsh & Mallow Spooky Campfire Cocoa (spiked hot cocoa) and we all liked it and was comforting on this chilly night. The Lily house had a long line but we enjoyed going in and seeing all the spooky details inside.