This an absolutely awesome place to visit if you happen to be in the area in October. I hope to see it a night this year, when the displays are illuminated, but have been several times in the past during the day. The residents put their whole back into these displays. read more

Terror on Tillson Street is an annual Halloween event in the picturesque village of Romeo about an hour north of Detroit. This event attracts thousands of visitors to the town to view the elaborate Halloween decorations by the residents of Romeo, but in particular, the homes on Tillson Street. Best of all, this is all free and the street is always open to the public, day or night. On the weekends before All Hallows' Eve, I recommend arriving shortly before sundown to beat the rush of people that descend onto Tillson Street at night. There is free municipal parking behind the shops on Main Street by the police station. Parking spots closest to Tillson Street typically go for $5. I found a spot in the municipal parking lot and strolled the various streets on my ten-minute walk to Tillson Street. There are other homes around town that go all out for Halloween besides Tillson Street, and I recommend checking them out too. I preferred arriving before sunset because it gave me extra time to see a few other streets and stroll Tillson Street before it became super packed. It also made my second walkthrough after sundown much faster. I hear that it's a madhouse on October 31st, but this is when kids can trick or treat on Tillson Street to collect candy. It all sounds fun but I don't think I'd want to deal with the crowds. The direction of the flow of foot traffic begins on Tillson and Main Streets where a popular Dairy Queen is located. After crossing the street at Tillson and Sisson, visitors will make their way back down Tilson toward Main Street. At the end of the walk, there will be cider and donuts available for a donation. However, if you turn the corner you may see a table set up by a local church giving away free donuts, cider, water, and hot chocolate. Not saying this will be available every year, but it's worth it to check before shelling out money for a drink and a snack. The decorations are amazing! Lots of special effects where you can see ghosts apparitions moving in the windows of the homes and even a few surprises like a skeleton popping out of a coffin. I loved the animated Halloween decorations including a dummy wearing an Ohio State Buckeyes shirt being electrocuted, skeletons dancing, and a witch holding a girl over a cauldron. The clown house was excellently creepy. All that is needed is for Pennywise to stick his head out of the sewer! Terror on Tillson Street really is a must-see Halloween attraction for anyone in the Detroit area in October. Even though the decorations are largely the same each year, I wouldn't mind making Tillson Street a Halloween tradition. The townspeople are friendly and the homes are so beautiful. Romeo really is a storybook Midwest town that is a beautiful place to visit in the autumn. read more

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We went on the Tillson street today, and we all had so much fun,, love all the decoration they did it's amazing 10-19-2024 read more

First off, let me just say, if you're going to write a review come here and experience it. Don't just plagiarize info you stole from the internet. Don't steal other people info and call it your "review" Rant over. Terror on Tillson Street in Romeo Michigan is awesome. My words and review can't and won't do this place justice. If you live in the area or within driving distance, do yourself a favor and come check it out! Posting this review on Halloween night 2022, I realize I'm a little late letting y'all know. Seriously- this street is epic!! It's over 30 houses all decked out to the MAX!! Lights, Jack-O-Lanterns, automatic, lights, life size characters, unbelievable props- and even real people dressed up! Be prepared! It's insanely scary and crazy awesome! My kids had SO much FUN we went 2 weekends in a row!! Both times sending over an hour walking the street. There's so much to look at and take in, it will literally take you more than 1 time to truly appreciate the entire "Terror on Tilllson St. " experience. I don't want to ruin it for you but my pictures let you know my favorites. Some tips that are useful: It gets crazy busy. You gota not be afraid to be around at LOT of people. Like SO many people. If you're claustrophobic, probably not the place for you. Last year over 80,000 people came to see Tillson Street during October. On Halloween alone it's so busy, they shut down vehicle traffic on the street from 5:30pm-8:30om. If you plan on taking little ones and you know they'll be scared, go during the day. Tillson street is open to the public, as it's a residential street. You can walk the street during the day time. Good for those who get scared or don't want to visit during the night hours. Stroller and wagons welcome. Hey- dress up and get into the FUN of it! Use the bathroom before you leave your house.m (listen to me!) Bring water bottles and/or snacks. If it's chilly, as it was for us the last 2 weekends, be sure to dress warm. There's a lot of body heat with that many people, but you don't wana be cold. And Michigan and get cold in October! Be prepared to walk- a lot. We live just 4.7 miles from Tillson street. But from where we parked and walked it was a total of 1.9 miles. Romeo for Halloween is a happening place! It gets busy!!! But good thing- along with the epic Tillson St.- lots of restaurants and bars in downtown Romeo! Make a night of it! Enjoy one of the many restaurants before or after for a bite to eat or drink. Or.....Pssst. Pack your own flask! (I did!) I could write this review until Yelp said "too many characters" and I kinda want too. Terror on Tillson Street, in Romeo Michigan is awesome!! People from near and far come every year to see this extraordinary display of Halloween decorations. 41 years strong, it started with one mom who wanted to celebrate the spooky season for her children. The street is amazing but it's so much more. The entire city of Romeo participates in the Festive Holiday!! Check out Tillson Street. Then head north a bit and check out the Haunted old Opera house too. Side note, I LOVE that I my moved my family out here. The community is amazing!!! Romeo Strong and Bull Dogs all day!! read more

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A neighborhood tradition, the Tillson Street haunt fascinates families from all over southeastern Michigan. Doesn't matter if you walked here or drove a few or several miles, it's all so worth it to walk up and down this one little street with the most elaborate Halloween decorations in the area. Many of the houses change up their decorations each year so it really is a treat to make it a family tradition of visiting each year. At the beginning of the street off of the main road, there is also a Dairy Queen...so you can really make a great evening out of your visit! The mature trees with their various warm hues of leaves really truly make this attraction. read more

Terror on Tillson Street - Festivals Near Me - Romeo, Michigan

This year was my first time making it out to Romeo to take in this impressive Halloween display. I'd read about it in previous years, had maybe seen a pic or two and it easily exceeded my expectations. I think the photos I had seen were taken in the day maybe, and that probably had something to do with it. Just from looking at the flicks on Yelp you can see TOTS looks waaay cooler at night, even though I'm now seeing it doesn't look so scary in acronym form. I'd say a good 80% of the houses on a very lengthy block are spooky seasoned to the nines and it's some ghoulishly good sightseeing indeed. Lots of humor mixed in, too. The 2020 election signs crashing the party were a little too real in their terror, far worse than even the fighting Gore and Bush Alice Cooper had at his State Fairgrounds show back in 2000, but I already knew driving up Romeo was gonna be looking red on the map. Main Street seems to be the place to park and several lots were charging $5 which was no big deal given that the eerie entourage is free but the lot I parked in on Devil's Night had no attendant to collect cash so all the better. A couple of the houses had the steady stream of onlookers pretty backed up, but other than that it was a nice move at my own pace experience. The one house I did bail on from a closer sidewalk viewing as the crowd was too logjammed up with non-masked Halloween revellers breathing all down my neck in this year of covid. One house did reference the pandemic with a bubonic plague doctor with giant syringes draped over him like ammo. If you don't want to walk the block you can do a drive-by too, apart from Halloween when the street is closed to motororists for trick or treating. Of course, it's more like a creep by but you probably wanna go at a snail's pace anyway just to take in the eye candy. The next block or two on either side also have some elaborate Halloween displays from neighbors looking to get in on the action, but it's nothing like the crazed concentration of the epicenter on Tillson. Unless it's warm and you feel like doing a bit of hiking, I'd recommend hunting for overflow in a vehicle. Shout out to the dude with the Michael Myers mask wearing a hoodie and holding a bloody dagger by one of the houses. He'd stand perfectly still long enough to get people debated over whether he was a statue or a real person. Then when he finally did move onlookers would be startled or else laugh in triumphant satisfaction over having called it right. So much here to compete for attention but I'm declaring him da real MVP! read more

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We got some ice cream and walked around the street to see the really cool displays up for Halloween! It was so much fun I definitely recommend going during spooky season! read more

Wonderful displays. We had so much fun with our grandkids. Just big enough for the little ones to walk . So glad for all the homeowners and hard work they put into this wonderful exciting holiday . read more

Terror on Tilton Street is a Halloween MUST!!!!! this is the most amazing celebration put on by the community. The residence of this area go above above above and beyond beyond beyond what I have anywhere the experience is one of a kind you'll never find it anywhere else. Street is the best Halloween celebration ever anywhere! Great for kids great for adults. Great for anyone who even remotely likes Halloween you will love it by the time you're done. Bonus it's also a charity, which is phenomenal. Everyone can go. It is free you walk the streets. The houses are unbelievably decorated with live by the community homeowners. It is just beyond words. go just go. JUST GO!!! read more

This is as incredible display that the neighbors have built. It's spectacular. Definitely worth the trip. It has been a yearly family tradition to walk this street the weekend before Halloween at night, for many years. read more

What a FUN STREET! Although I have known about Tillson St since I was young, I never had a chance to make it out there! Hubby and I have been there a few times, although it is quite a hike. We usually take advantage and make a stop at Blake for some growlers to go! Please make sure you walk up and down this one little street with the most elaborate Halloween decorations! The crisp leaves, smell of fall and the giggling children make this place so special! The street is fascinating both day and night!!! read more

Terror on Tillson Street - Festivals Near Me - Romeo, Michigan

Worst year yet! Half houses weren't decorated and it was completely dull! Nothing was happening nobody was scaring the on lookers just a cpl houses with lights! Total disappointment! read more

What a fun Street to help you get into the Halloween spirit. They truly go out of their way with all the intricate and detailed decoration. If you're like me who really doesn't like the big crowds I would definitely try to go during the week and avoid the weekend madness. Before dark is best with little children (strollers) we went on a Monday two weeks before Halloween and it was perfect. We found parking easily and enjoyed all the views of the homes without the crowds. Plus if you have small children who get scared easily going before dark is the best idea. Also make sure you bundle up walking thru is best and it will take about an hour to enjoy the all the scary decorations. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. Enjoy!! read more

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I really enjoyed going to Tar until since Street it was such a great adventure to walk down the subdivisions and see all the hard work that these residents living on Tilson street have put into their homes to make Halloween just that much more fun for adults and kids. A great time out seeing what decor these residents have come up with for their homes! read more

Tillson St. is a must do for Halloween time. Such a quaint little town and their time and effort they put into decorating each house is definitely noticed. We kind of went a little late on a weekday and no one from each house was out, and normally they are. There was also a cider donuts and coffee spot that is there but was closed. I throughly enjoyed walking down the block and checking out the different themed houses. My favorite by far is the clown house, very well put together!! Bundle up, and bring some hot coco! And enjoy the scary view! It's worth the drive! read more

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Literally want to move here and motion that the Halloween decorations must stay up year round. It took me a while to finally check it out but I was glad I did. Being a huge Halloween fan it's only fitting that I finally visited Romeo to check out this street. Gotta say, they made a destination where one shouldn't exist from it. Droves of people coming to see the set ups of each house; some better than others but hey these people tried. Some houses you could tell, anchor the entire block with their elaborate set ups. Life sizzle pirate ships, skeletal performers, a whole dead ice rink full of skeleton hockey players with a real Zamboni. Just awesome. I do wish it was longer, as you could literally see both sides of the street in about 15 minutes if you're power walking. The entire neighborhood should partake, make it the coolest Halloween town in the country. Also, if you wanna beat the crowds go during the day. Not everything will be live or up and running but still cool. read more

This is a must for the month of October! If it's too cold just drive thru Tillson St.! Bring your kids, grandma, grandpa heck bring a neighbour! If it's warm browse thru the street on goot, and take lots of pictures, either way guaranteed a good wholesome goid time! Tillson has become a tradition, go up Tillson St. when it ends turn right to see the Victorian Mason then turn down(another right) the next street(although not as many houses decorated here, but still a joy to see). Bring a thermos of hot coco, or cider sum snacks for everyone and go up and down in your car or walk (you might want to bring a pull wagon or stroller for the lil ones). Tillson has a various amounts of Horrors from a house that looks like it's boarded up to a large web with a giant spider to a Skelton wedding scene to make you giggle! Speaking of giggle, don't like clowns? Yep they have a house for you too! To even a simple display of different sized pumpkins, who look very friendly! Come down bring a brew of people to share this once yearly occurrence! Best times to visit in my opinion is between 5 to 7pm so you get sum daytime pictures but get the full effect when it gets dark(anytime after dark I call that the Adult viewing hours. Houses can get pretty spooky looking at night). Enjoy! read more

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