Lewisburg Haunted Cave

The Lewisburg Haunted Cave in Lewisburg, Ohio, is a world-renowned Halloween attraction, holding the Guinness World Record for the longest walk-through horror house at 3,563 feet, set 80 feet below ground in a real limestone cave. Voted the Best Haunted Attraction in the U.S. by USA Today’s 2018 Readers’ Choice poll, this underground haunt offers a 45- to 60-minute journey through a chilling labyrinth teeming with over 30,000 live bats, Ohio’s largest brown bat population, adding a natural layer of eeriness. The experience features a series of terrifying scenes, including rickety bridges over an underground lake where actors in wetsuits grab at guests from below, disorienting mazes (one themed as Hell with themed doors hiding unique horrors), and areas with animatronics like moving skeletons and a fire-breathing dragon. Over 50 professional actors, portraying ghouls, demons, and creatures like a mad scientist firing blanks from a real gun, deliver intense, in-your-face scares, often climbing cave walls or lurking in shadows for maximum impact. The cave’s natural 54-55°F temperature, damp conditions, and rocky, uneven terrain—complete with a steep descent and ascent with handrails—enhance the immersive horror, amplified by special effects like fog, strobe lights, and unsettling soundscapes of screams and chainsaws. Notable scenes include an electric chair simulation and a psycho-infested maze, where groups may get backed up, adding to the tension. For those seeking a less frightening experience, a non-scary Historic Mine Tour, operated by the Lewisburg Historical Society, offers a tractor-drawn wagon ride through a different part of the mine, showcasing its history and bat population. Due to the haunt’s physical demands, including a 3/4-mile trail and low visibility, it’s not recommended for children under 10, pregnant individuals, or those with mobility issues. The Lewisburg Haunted Cave’s unique underground setting, high-energy performances, and award-winning scares make it a must-visit for thrill-seekers seeking an unforgettable Halloween adventure.