Always amazing, I've gone every year for a few years now and it's gotten super popular. I'm…read moredefinitely going back this year but you won't see me posting the location anymore hahah;)

Markoff's was a big disappointment. It had been about 20 years since I last went to a haunted…read morehouse/forest and I had heard good things about Markoff's, so I was excited to visit. I found the Midway boring, the Town small, the Trail extensive but not very scary/surprising, and the prices outrageous. Markoff's charged $70 for a Town + Trail combo ticket. Ok, fine, for a unique experience I paid it. I don't think it's terrible compared to concerts, Renn Fest, and other experiences. But I thought the overall quality would be higher. At the Midway, I expected more entertainment and activities. Compared to a Renn Fest, which has tons of shows and activities going on, there is almost nothing at the Markoff's Midway. There were a few food stands (tacos, nachos, and pupusas; cotton candy; donuts; waffles; cotton candy; smores), one bar, a merch store, a small art store, face painting, a zip line, and a log rolling activity. The only entertainment I saw was a pretty tame fire dancer at one point. They played DJ music but song choices were often odd, like Elton John (doesn't say "Haunted Forest" to me). Everything cost more money to do. Beer was an outrageous $15. Tacos $8 for one (but did get good reviews from my friends). Lines were long because they only had one person checking IDs and one cashier, and no one had any hustle. Overall, it was boring. I did the Town first. You wait in a line to be driven in a group to the town. The ride there didn't have any decorations or scares which was a missed opportunity. The Town itself was a fairly basic path in and out of some rooms. Some of the decorations were neat. There were some attempted scares and surprises, but this heavily depends on where you are in your group and if you are close to the group ahead of you -- either people in your own group or the next group can spoil the scare/surprise. There were some actors and some dummies and animatronics. Actors were okay but some were overacting high schoolers. It was pretty short. My immediate reaction was, "That's it?" The Trail was much longer and more substantial than the Town. It is clear this is the main event. It was very long and winding, had lots of different themed areas, and lots of props, decor, animatronics, and actors. But everything felt a little low quality. Many of the themes were old timey, like a crypt; I would have liked a few more modern horror settings like a morgue or hospital. Some of my favorite decor was some old cars near the end because they felt more real than other area. I also would have liked some longer, more involved themed areas; instead, the themes felt short and shallow. Like, give me a whole haunted church to explore instead of just one room. They could also have more creative scares/surprises, like with people above you or below you. Scares/surprises could have been good if not often ruined by people ahead. I'm glad I gave it a shot but I don't recommend it. I would read reviews carefully before doing another haunted house/forest.

This is a great place for older kids to drop by on Halloween night, but it may be a bit too scary…read morefor the little ones. Prepare to be scared!

Had a wonderful time last year and looking forward to this year again. It is really fun to walk…read morearound cemetery set up and get scared by it. They did a wonderful job creating it. Highly recommend it for Halloween night treating.

Thrilling chilling fun don't miss it we had kids with us ages 7-12 they loved it scared at first…read morethen they wanted to go again lol

Spooky thrills await you at the Haunted Asylum! Be prepared to make your way through dark,…read morefog-filled twists and turns of the hallways into creepy rooms filled with all sorts of uneven flooring, bright lights, loud noises, and scary moving objects and actors. Tickets are sold at the door and all proceeds benefit the Relay for Life. Come check it out.

Honestly, we didn't know what to expect when we realized this was in a neighborhood. We arrived by…read more7:30 pm, and the line was already rather long. We dropped off the non-perishable donations for the food pantry as was requested by the hosts of this haunt, and waited in line. They let you go in groups of up to 6 (that was our group 3 adults and 3 kids (13, 10, 9 y.o.). We were guided to the locked gate and upon entering were left to walk through a great variety of themed sections with costumed haunters popping out and playing their parts very convincingly. I do not want to spoil this by revealing the details, but all of us came out thoroughly impressed, occasionally spooked and overall pleased with the experience. We plan to bring more friends to enjoy this haunted experience next weekend! I highly recommend it if you love all things Halloween! It is incredibly well put together, with great attention to details.

This is a backyard haunted is in a residential neighborhood and is great. The homeowner and their…read morefriends and volunteers do a great job. There are several themes sections in the woods and they are all very intricate. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a scare. Admission is free, but they do take donations (food and/or monetary) for the Haymarket food pantry.

This is really well done! The Harry Potter brand doesn't just slap its name on anything. There is a…read morecertain standard that any branded HP experience must adhere to, and the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is no exception. Located in Leesburg's Morven Park for the winter season, consider it an extension of Universal's Harry Potter World. We got our tickets online in advance. If you plan to drive, you also need to purchase a parking pass ($10 online) which was scanned at the entrance. The website noted that parking would cost more at the door, so it's best to buy in advance when you get your admission tickets. Parking attendants were standing by to direct us in and out of the lots. Tickets can be pricy during peak times - if your schedule is flexible, you can get bigger discounts for the late night slots. There was also a Black Friday deal during the holidays, so keep your eyes peeled for sales. When we arrived to The Village entrance, they scanned our tickets and we were welcomed in. Kudos to the ticket scanner and his attention to detail - he noticed that we had deluxe tickets and directed us to where we could pick up our souvenir tote bag and other goodies. There are several kiosks in The Village to grab drinks and food or make a bathroom stop. There's hot cocoa (catered to the various Hogwarts houses - your choice!), butter beer, and the common Harry Potter fare - fish and chips, meat skewers, etc., and other branded treats. I ordered the fish and chips which was hot and fresh and tasted just like it came from The Three Broomsticks at Harry Potter World. There's also a food stop (think quick and easy stuff - not hot meals) and restrooms at the midway point if you need sustenance. Note: It is a porta-potty situation here, so plan accordingly. Before you begin your trip through the Forbidden Forest, there's a mini gift shop to buy robes, wands, umbrellas, and other gear to face the elements. There's a larger gift shop at the end to purchase additional souvenirs. Once you make it through the first gift shop, the true exploration begins. The lights, sounds, and showpieces fully immerse you into the Forbidden Forest, and I love how it walks you through the various scenes in the books/movies. You stay on the path and go at your own pace, and there are even free interactive portions - engage with a Hippogriff, conjure a patronus, or have a duel with a friend - there were even wands on loan for these activities. There are a few other magical stations to wave your own wands and show off your magic (find most of these by the break area/food stop at the halfway point). Pro tip: While wands make it more fun, you can actually just wave your hand sans wand, if you're a really powerful witch/wizard ;). We spent a couple hours here and loved it. Even with the "limited availability" ticket warnings on the website for popular timeslots, it never felt too crowded. They do change up the installations each year to keep you coming back. I don't know that I need to make this an annual visit, but I do appreciate that this high quality Harry Potter experience exists and is a lot closer to home. For all the Harry Potter fans out there, this is worth a visit.

This is our 2nd time going. We didn't go last year but we went the year before. I love that they…read morechanged it up and added new elements. Totally worth it

Yes! This is highly recommended! Support them in these few first years because it will be way…read morebetter than most!!! The site is great! The craftsmanship is second to none. All props and structures are built from scratch from material from the land! Most haunts just buy props from Transworld but these guys make everything which provides a genuine and Real experience. We will be supporting this haunt for years to come!! Thanks for a great night!

From the owner: A fun outdoor haunted attraction!read more

So I went with friends last night for their escape room and haunted trail. It was a lot of fun but…read moreI will say, they should find a way to accommodate inclement weather. It was raining hard last night so a lot of the scare actors were anticipated to be in covered areas only. This took the fun out of the scares. It still overall was a good time and reasonably priced.

I went in 2023 and LOVED it. Went back in 2024 and they added so much to the trail. Action packed…read more Festive food and beverages on site and the trail is well decorated and staffed with actors. I would highly recommend this place to Halloween lovers.

Halloween is my "Christmas.". I just love the feel of this holiday... Haunts and spooks, and an…read moreexcuse to dress up in costume that would never be socially acceptable any ore time of year. "Pardon me, ma'am, is that bleeding boil on your face part of your costume, or are you infectious to my horrified kids?" anywhooo, my bother came to visit and for 4 years, we have gone to markoff's haunted forest (love it) but decided to give a local haunted experience a try for something different. I was a bit disappointed. BUT... I think experiences like this are very individual... I LOVE Markoff's: the time and the meticulous artistry that goes into every scene. . I like more subtle scares... Less of the pop out and startle you type of scare. Hallow, Inc. Is more of the latter... Less meticulous with their scenes, although they are new so I gave them three stars for effort. It's a great haunt in the making. Things I really enjoyed: the entrance had a sampling of zombies in cages screaming at us while we walked in to get our tix. Nice touch... Made me excited for more. I liked the premise of the story and the short movie they showed at the entrance. Again... Whet my anticipation. I appreciated all the actors, even outdoors in the sobering strip mall... They did not break character and were very dedicated to the story of it all. My vote: more dedication to the scenery next year.

This place is really cool. Compared to the other 'big' haunted events in the area, this is by FAR…read morethe best. I was not expecting it to be so crazy, I forgot this was ethesda! Very realistic. Definately will be back!