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2026 Press Release

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HellsGate Haunted House Returns on September 24th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: Seasonal attraction
WHERE: HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL
Parking is at 301 W 2nd St. Lockport, Illinois 60441
WHEN: Open September 24th-November 1st on select dates
HOW: Get your tickets at Hellsgate.com/tickets

HEADLINE: Illinois’ #1 Haunted House is celebrating its 10th Birthday!

SUBHEADLINE: Walk the dark forest, across the Cemetery, and through the gate... Only then can you FIND HellsGate! Secret Passages, Slides, Dragons, AND MORE!

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Rated the #1 Haunted House in Illinois by Scare Factor and Haunted House Chicago. Ranked #2 Scariest Place in the World by Forbes Magazine.
Even more monsters! With over 150 Live Actors, HellsGate gets bigger every year! Join us this fall to experience our award-winning cast and set designs, including our brand new 19foot-high Clown Carousel. This is a season that you do not want to miss!
Come see what all the screaming is about! Challenge yourself to a truly terrifying experience at HellsGate Haunted House! Featuring covered waiting, outdoor trails, a haunted cemetery, massive mausoleum, and a multi-level mansion, this is not just a Haunted House… It's an adventure!
After the show, enjoy our giftshop, games, photo ops, local food vendors, and signature drinks by fireside in our Monster Midway. HellsGate Haunted House is Chicagoland’s Halloween destination!
In celebration of our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, we will be offering special discounts and giveaways to say thank you to our loyal fans! And as always… find the key and your ticket is free! Follow our socials for ticket discounts and more!

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