Baxter Avenue Morgue

Haunted attraction · Louisville · Kentucky

A theatrical haunt inside a 100-year-old Louisville morgue building, run as a tight 15-to-25-minute walk through low ceilings and narrow corridors. Seven doors marked with yellow chickens let you bail out; the seventh reads "Last Chance".

Best for: Louisville haunt-goers who like claustrophobia over gore

Don’t miss

  • Set in a real century-old morgue
  • Seven yellow "chicken door" exits
  • 15-25 minutes, tight and dark

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26

Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 16

Color starts: October 16Peak: October 24Bare: November 16AugustDecember

Sampled at Baxter Avenue Morgue’s own coordinates and elevation (142 m) rather than a regional average.

Kentucky is sampled at 20 weather points, then moved 3 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 7 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Baxter Avenue Morgue

The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around November 2.

It is in Louisville, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.

Baxter Avenue Morgue on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Baxter Avenue Morgue peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 22–October 26 (best estimate October 24). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 16.
How do I get to Baxter Avenue Morgue?
Baxter Avenue Morgue is in Louisville. The closest city is Louisville, about 2 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Kentucky's fall lineup.

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