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Our friends at sister blog South Florida Travel Guide did all the leg work for me on this one. See the original story here.

Enough slasher films have been set in tropical paradises, I think, to justify finding yourself a little scare-tainment next time you head through the Palm Beach area. That’s why we recommend Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, Florida.

This large haunted attraction is only open nine days, but they’re packing them front to back with top-quality scares. At the heart of the operation lurks a trio of haunted houses: 

• Next of Kin – Will you risk a confrontation with a vicious family of mutants? Folks of this humble town have locked themselves away in their houses, but you don’t have that luxury.
• Origins – A unique story-driven scare. You catch glimpses into the origins of a sadistic serial killer-to-be. Watch in horror as his perversions grow ever more twisted. Love this one!
• Malpractice – Doctor of experimental surgery, Dr. Andrue, loses his job at Pittsburgh General, and let’s just say he finds it a very freeing experience. His business is crazy, and business is good.

The houses are intense; not recommended for younger guests. However, unlike most haunted attractions, Fright Nights does cater to younger guests as well. On-site Yesteryear Village has been converted to Spookyville, a not-spooky-at-all family village where little ones can play games, play with crafts and walk a generous trick or treat trail. Costumes encouraged.

Finally, the whole shebang also features a nightly carnival, with midway games and all your favorite carnival concessions. That’s a whole lot of fun for one upfront admission!

Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach runs tonight through Saturday, and then again next week, Thursday to Saturday. That’s six more chances to do it all. Combo house and unlimited ride tickets cost $25. Learn more.

I’d probably hear about it from the other blog if I recommended anywhere else, so for hotels near West Palm Beach, we’d stay at our favorite Singer Island resort, the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront. Nothing like a little beachfront vakay to scare those frights away.

Have fun!

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