The Nevermore Haunt
4.6(534)4.6 out of 5 stars, 534 reviews Baltimore, MD
About The Nevermore Haunt
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.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Groups of friends or families with older teenagers seeking a comprehensive Halloween night out.Individuals who enjoy immersive, interactive haunted house experiences with a unique historical theme.Those who value additional entertainment beyond the main attraction, such as street performers and diverse food options.Families with members who have mobility or developmental challenges, given the venue's accommodating staff.**Teens (13+):** Recommended for older teens who enjoy scary experiences and actor interaction, as it features 'scary enough' elements and 'jump scares'.
Why families love it
- 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.
Insider tips
- **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.
Good to know before you go
- **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.
- 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).
- Crowds
- 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).
- 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.
- Food
- 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.
- Accessibility
- Excellent: Staff 'did a great job accommodating' a guest with Down syndrome in a wheelchair, ensuring they still experienced 'really good jump scares'.
- Safety
- Security guards are present on-site.
What parents say
"I'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!)"
6 months ago
"This 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!"
5 months ago
"This 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."
6 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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