House of Torment
Haunted attraction · Austin · Texas
Austin's flagship scream house on Ridgepoint Drive, running select nights each fall. The Travel Channel has called it "the scariest haunted house in America", and the site is quoting that line while it sells 2026 discount presale passes ahead of announcing the schedule.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 24–November 28
Color builds from November 11 · mostly bare by December 21
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at House of Torment’s own coordinates and elevation (184 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
House of Torment on the map
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does House of Torment peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 24–November 28 (best estimate November 26). Color starts around November 11 and is mostly bare by December 21.
- What is House of Torment best for?
- Haunt veterans who want a serious scare.
- How do I get to House of Torment?
- House of Torment is in Austin. The closest city is Austin, about 6 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Texas's fall lineup.
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