Nightmare Vermont
Haunted attraction · Essex Junction · Vermont
An all-volunteer charity haunted house near Burlington, staged since 2004 with live stage combat and original immersive theater. This year's story pits vampires against werewolves through a mansion of family secrets and unholy doings, with small groups moving through together for the scares.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 8–October 12
Color builds from September 27 · mostly bare by October 31
Sampled at Nightmare Vermont’s own coordinates and elevation (104 m) rather than a regional average.
Vermont is sampled at 6 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 2 published peak dates from almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Nightmare Vermont
Good color holds through about October 19, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 2 days later than the rest of Vermont.
It is roughly 73 mi out of Montreal. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.
Nightmare Vermont on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Nightmare Vermont peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 8–October 12 (best estimate October 10). Color starts around September 27 and is mostly bare by October 31.
- How do I get to Nightmare Vermont?
- Nightmare Vermont is in Essex Junction. The closest city is Montreal, about 117 km away. It's part of Vermont's fall lineup.
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