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.

Best for: Serious haunt pilgrims with stamina

Don’t miss

  • Guinness world-record length
  • Century-old meatpacking plant
  • About 55 minutes end to end

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round, and hasn’t published a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 16–November 20

Color builds from November 3 · mostly bare by December 12

Color starts: November 3Peak: November 18Bare: December 12AugustDecember

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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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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