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".
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 29–November 2
Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 22
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Baxter Avenue Morgue’s own coordinates and elevation (142 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Baxter Avenue Morgue on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Baxter Avenue Morgue peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 29–November 2 (best estimate October 31). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 22.
- What is Baxter Avenue Morgue best for?
- Louisville haunt-goers who like claustrophobia over gore.
- 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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