New Orleans Nightmare
Haunted attraction · New Orleans · Louisiana
Two haunts under one roof near the Fair Grounds: House of Flesh, an abandoned morgue that chases you through freezer corridors, and Harvest of Crowe's, a field where a dead woman named Lucille rises every fall. Mini escape rooms and a 21-and-up horror bar round out the night for anyone who wants to keep going.
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Plan your visit
Open select nights only within this window
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 25–November 29
Color builds from November 13 · mostly bare by December 22
Sampled at New Orleans Nightmare’s own coordinates and elevation (5 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 18 weather points across Louisiana, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. Louisiana is running 2 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to New Orleans Nightmare
The color window runs about 23 days, holding until around December 6. Against Louisiana overall, that is 1 day later.
It sits inside New Orleans, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
New Orleans Nightmare on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Louisiana, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is New Orleans Nightmare open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 1. Open select nights only within this window. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does New Orleans Nightmare peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 25–November 29 (best estimate November 27). Color starts around November 13 and is mostly bare by December 22.
- How do I get to New Orleans Nightmare?
- New Orleans Nightmare is in New Orleans. The closest city is New Orleans, about 6 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Louisiana's fall lineup.
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