PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- As leaves change colors, the weather cools and the smell and taste of pumpkin is all around, some rather spooky attractions will offer that unique blend of a spine-chilling adrenaline rush.

Haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season, and the Central Illinois area has no shortage of places to get spooked. There are also a few, that might be more family friendly, for those who prefer a more mellow Halloween.

But we still have some questions: How did they become haunted? When will these attractions open? And where are the grounds they haunt?

Aura Haunted House:

The Aura Haunted House is an attraction located in Bartonville at the old Peoria State Hospital. It was a state psychiatric hospital from 1902 to 1973, according to the haunted house's website.

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