The Nevermore Haunt
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
The Nevermore Haunt offers a unique Halloween experience with a strong 1800's Baltimore theme, utilizing an old building for an immersive atmosphere. It combines a high-quality haunted house with a vibrant 'block party' outside, featuring street performers, food trucks, and concessions, making it a comprehensive night out for those seeking scares and entertainment.
Key Highlights
- ✓Features an immersive 1800's Baltimore theme with top-notch props and actors.
- ✓Creates a 'block party' atmosphere outside the main attraction with street performers and food/drink vendors.
- ✓Actors engage guests with light touching, enhancing the immersive experience.
- ✓Creatively utilizes an abandoned building, adding to the spooky appeal.
- ✓Staff provides excellent accommodation for guests with disabilities, including those in wheelchairs and with Down syndrome.
- ✓Operations are well-organized, with security guards and police presence noted.
Standout Features
- ⭐Distinctive 1800's Baltimore historical theme and detailed set design.
- ⭐High-caliber actors and realistic props.
- ⭐Outdoor entertainment area with street performers, adding to the festive atmosphere.
- ⭐Availability of multiple food trucks and a bar on-site.
- ⭐Demonstrated capability to accommodate guests with mobility challenges and developmental disabilities.
- ⭐Organized operations, enhanced by the presence of security and police.
- ⭐Ample, dedicated parking facilities.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →**Plan for a longer stay:** Expect to spend up to 3 hours to fully enjoy the outdoor 'block party' atmosphere, street performers, and food/drink options, not just the main haunt.
- →**Optimize arrival time:** Arriving around 8-9 pm without a fast pass may result in a 20-25 minute wait. With a fast pass, expect a wait of about 30 minutes if arriving around 7 pm.
- →**Prepare for actor interaction:** Be aware that actors will 'lightly touch' guests as part of the immersive experience.
- →**Budget accordingly:** Factor in the cost of tickets ($98 for 2 people with a fast pass) and potential additional purchases like bar drinks (around $7 each) and food from vendors.
- →**Special needs planning:** The venue has proven staff capabilities to accommodate guests with disabilities like those using wheelchairs or with Down syndrome, who still enjoyed the experience.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Located in a 'very run down area' which might be unappealing to some parents.
- ⚠Perceived as 'pricey for just one attraction' by some reviewers ($98 for 2 people with a fast pass).
- ⚠The main haunted house attraction lasts approximately 20 minutes, which some might find short for the cost.
- ⚠Actors 'do touch you' as part of the immersive experience, which could be a concern for children or sensitive individuals.
Price & Value
The experience is described as 'not crazy overpriced' by some, yet 'pricey though for just one attraction' by others. A fast pass for 2 people costs $98, granting access to a ~20-minute haunted house. Bar drinks are around $7. The perceived value is increased by the extensive 'block party' atmosphere, street performers, and food/drink options outside the main haunt.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •Excellent: Staff 'did a great job accommodating' a guest with Down syndrome in a wheelchair, ensuring they still experienced 'really good jump scares'.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Ample food and drink options are available on-site, including concessions, at least two food trucks, and a bar where drinks cost around $7. No information on outside food being permitted.
🚗Parking Info
- •Ample dedicated parking is available in a lot, with police presence in the parking area noted, contributing to a sense of organization and safety.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Generally described as having a 'nice crowd' and a 'block party atmosphere'. Wait times vary: 20-25 minutes around 8-9 pm (without fast pass implied), and 30 minutes around 7 pm (even with a fast pass).
🛡️Safety Features
- •Security guards are present on-site.
- •Police presence is noted in the parking area, adding to overall security and organization.
⏰When to Avoid
- • **Families with young children or easily frightened individuals:** The 'scary' nature, 'jump scares,' and actor 'touching' are not suitable.
- • **Visitors sensitive about location aesthetics:** The venue is described as being in a 'very run down area'.
- • **Budget-conscious families seeking a single, lengthy attraction:** The cost for a 20-minute main attraction, even with added entertainment, may be considered high by some.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
General Admission
Varies by night: $24 (Yellow Nights), $29 (Green Nights), $26 (Purple Nights), $34 (Orange Nights)Standard entry into the haunted house attraction.
Includes:
- •Entry into the Haunted House
- •Live sideshow entertainment (while waiting)
- •Outdoor bar access (drinks not included)
- •Food truck access (food not included)
Fast-Pass
Varies by night: $30 (Yellow Nights), $39 (Green Nights), $32 (Purple Nights), $49 (Orange Nights)Expedited entry to bypass the general admission line.
Includes:
- •Fast-Pass Entry (skip long lines)
- •Entry into the Haunted House
- •Live sideshow entertainment (while waiting)
- •Outdoor bar access (drinks not included)
- •Food truck access (food not included)
VIP Admission
Varies by night: $48 (Yellow Nights), $57 (Green Nights), $50 (Purple Nights), $67 (Orange Nights)Premium experience including fast-pass entry, a drink voucher, and a swag bag.
Includes:
- •Fast-Pass Entry
- •Drink voucher for on-site bar
- •Nevermore Swag Bag (Nevermore Beanie, enamel pin, sticker pack, drink koozie)
- •Entry into the Haunted House
- •Live sideshow entertainment (while waiting)
- •Outdoor bar access
- •Food truck access (food not included)
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Yellow Nights
October 3rd, 4th, 19th
General Admission: $24, Fast-Pass: $30, VIP Admission: $48
Specific operational dates with a distinct pricing tier.
Purple Nights
October 10th, 11th, November 2nd
General Admission: $26, Fast-Pass: $32, VIP Admission: $50
Specific operational dates with a distinct pricing tier.
Green Nights
October 17th, 18th, 26th, 30th
General Admission: $29, Fast-Pass: $39, VIP Admission: $57
Specific operational dates with a distinct pricing tier.
Orange Nights
October 24th, 25th, 31st, November 1st
General Admission: $34, Fast-Pass: $49, VIP Admission: $67
Specific operational dates with a distinct pricing tier.
Food Truck Schedule
October 3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st (Buck N Grill); October 17th, 18th, 19th, November 1st, 2nd (TBD)
Varies by vendor
A rotation of local food vendors featured each night, including Jimmy’s Famous Seafood and Buck N’ Grill. Schedule is subject to change.
Isaac’s Maleficent Side Show
Nightly during operational hours
Included with admission
Bizarre and over-the-top sideshow performances (blockhead feats, fortune telling, magic) performed nightly, available while waiting or after the haunt.
🍎Food Policy
- • No food or drinks are permitted inside the haunt.
- • Concessions and restrooms are available on-site.
- • An outdoor bar serves local craft beers and other drinks.
- • A valid ID is required for alcoholic beverages (21+).
- • A rotation of local food vendors (food trucks) is available every night in the outdoor area.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • WARNING: This event is not intended for children or the faint of heart.
- • Do NOT touch the actors or props.
- • Visitors will experience intense audio, lighting, low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp conditions, special effects, and sudden actions.
- • No smoking or open flames allowed.
- • No running or rough play allowed.
- • No sharp objects are allowed in the attraction.
- • No flashlights, laser lights, or any forms of illumination.
- • Not recommended for individuals with asthma, heart conditions, prone to seizures/epilepsy, physical ailments, respiratory/medical problems, pregnant individuals, or those suffering from mental diseases including claustrophobia. Consult a doctor before attending if you have these conditions.
- • Do not enter if intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; staff reserve the right to refuse admission.
- • Pictures with actors outside the haunt are welcome; no photos are allowed inside the haunt.
- • The management is not responsible for any lost objects.
📅Booking Policy
- • Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
- • If purchasing online, obtain a wristband at the Check-In Booth before queuing.
- • If purchasing at the door, buy tickets at the Ticketing Counter in front of the building.
- • A wristband with a loading group number will be issued; join the line when your group number is called.
- • Tickets are sold until closing time; all ticket holders arriving before closing will enter the attraction.
🚗Parking Information
- • Free on-site parking with private security is available during event hours at 450 Mott St. Baltimore, MD 21202.
What People Say
What's Great
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 6 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Meredith Brown
6 months agoI've been coming to Nevermore with a group of friends for several years now. It's a great "block party" atmosphere in an area of the city that's spooky enough as-is! The haunt itself has a nifty 1800's Baltimore theme and the props and actors are top-notch. When we're not inside, we enjoy the street performers and concessions. (Plan on staying the 3 hours from open to close!)
Areesha Khan
5 months agoThis was better than expected!!! Very well done in a very run down area. There were security guards and a lot just for parking. The actors were great and the light touching honestly made the experience immersive. We decided to go last minute & went around 8-9pm. Only waited about 20-25 minutes. I thought the maze thru the building was actually pretty long but some may say other wise. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience!!! Not crazy overpriced either for what they offer. Whoever put this on did a great job with presentation and utilizing an abandoned building in Baltimore!
Adrian
6 months agoThis was my first visit to Nevermore Haunt on 10/25/24. We arrived a little after 7 pm; there is ample parking with police presence. It ran very organized; which was a plus. There were 2 food trucks; but we did not eat. There was a bar; I got a drink; cost about $7. We got the fast pass and waited in line roughly 30 minutes before entering. It was scary enough; they do touch you. It lasted about 20 minutes. It was cool. I am glad I went. Pricey though for just one attraction; I paid $98 for 2 people with fast pass. It was a nice crowd.
Annastacia Moore
7 months agoThis was my first time and my father's as well. At a haunted house we brought best friend along and at first we thought oh my gosh. This is a summer bed and parking lot. But after further expiration, we discovered it is nothing just but the old mall which I thought helped add to the appeal. The hottest house was awesome. You know, as they go as in the food from vendors outside. And the entertainment was great. So all the note. I think it was totally worth that night out to do again.
Teresa Lefler
6 months agoThis was a great haunted house. It was just the right level of scary. I brought my brother who has Down syndrome in a wheelchair and the staff did a great job accommodating him. They still managed some really good jump scares. We had a spooky time.