BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- 13th Gate has once again earned national recognition, landing at the top of America Haunts’ list of the five scariest haunted attractions in the country for 2025.

Known for its hyper-realistic sets and immersive storytelling, the Baton Rouge haunt has been a Halloween staple. This season, it’s debuting “Frankenstein’s Castle,” a massive multi-story experience featuring a 14-foot animatronic monster, the largest ever created for the attraction.

The 13th Gate also offers outdoor thrills, including its twisted Carnevil midway with laser maze challenges, live concerts, and the Séance Horror Show. America Haunts says the haunted house is located in a building that once operated as a slaughterhouse.

13th Gate was joined on the Top 5 list by: • Spooky Wo

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