Cutting Edge Haunted House
Haunted attraction · Fort Worth · Texas
Guinness World Record holder for the longest walk-through haunted house, set inside a 100-year-old abandoned meatpacking plant in Fort Worth. The walk averages about 55 minutes, and HauntWorld rated it the world's scariest haunted house for 2025.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 16–November 20
Color builds from November 3 · mostly bare by December 12
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Cutting Edge Haunted House’s own coordinates and elevation (176 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Cutting Edge Haunted House on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Cutting Edge Haunted House peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 16–November 20 (best estimate November 18). Color starts around November 3 and is mostly bare by December 12.
- What is Cutting Edge Haunted House best for?
- Serious haunt pilgrims with stamina.
- How do I get to Cutting Edge Haunted House?
- Cutting Edge Haunted House is in Fort Worth. The closest city is Dallas, about 30 mi away. It's part of Texas's fall lineup.
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