The Most Common Fears Of People In North Carolina Might Not Be What You Think
Fear can be real and it can be debilitating. Having a true phobia can cause you to avoid things or places and miss out on important things in life. Most…
Fear can be real and it can be debilitating. Having a true phobia can cause you to avoid things or places and miss out on important things in life. Most people while afraid of things, can still function despite those phobias. I have a few things I'm afraid of most are within reason, some a little perhaps irrational- like my fear of birds. Two words- Alfred Hitchcock. I was 8 and forever traumatized. And for a lot of people, their fears can be traced back to an incident like that. But what are the most common fears and more specifically the most common fears of people in North Carolina? I'm glad you asked.
Our friends at BetCarolina set out to answer that question and they shared their research with us. They used Google search engine data to determine the fears that North Carolinians are searching/have been searching in the past year. And the results could potentially be surprising. A couple of these were fears I didn't know existed. There was one main omission that I'm SHOCKED about as it involves an animal most people I know are terrified of. And the number one "phobia"? It's something that isn't officially categorized as a "phobia". Though it is certainly something that can make you uncomfortable.
Most Common Fears In North Carolina
I'm having a hard time believing snakes aren't on this list. What surprises you the most about the most common fears in North Carolina? Let us know on social media! Thanks again to our friends at BetCarolina for graciously sharing their research with us.
6 Of The Most Terrifying Haunted Attractions In North Carolina
Scared yet? Spooky season is upon us which means it's time to plan your Halloween fun. And what is Halloween without visiting at least one Haunted House, trail, or attraction? Why watch a horror movie when you could experience it for yourself? There are many haunted attractions in North Carolina, so chances are there is one near you. Some are haunted houses or indoor mazes. Others are outdoors through corn mazes, woods, or perhaps lakeside. And the best part? Most of these haunted locations have a number of attractions so you get lots of scares for your money.
I've chosen to highlight six of the best-haunted attractions in North Carolina. These are all in the greater Charlotte region, within about an hour and a half drive from the Queen City. And even if some of these are a little far- they are worth the drive for sure! Each location on this list offers something unique and is either one I personally have visited or has come highly recommended by friends! As with any haunted experience, the goal of these attractions is to find any way to scare you. One even says if someone hasn't peed their pants by the end of the night well they didn't do their job. So these are not for the faint of heart. Most have restrictions and will not allow children under the age of 12 to visit.
So visit or enter at your own risk. If you dare. Keep reading to see 6 of the best haunted attractions in the Charlotte North Carolina region. Have an attraction you love that I missed? Be sure to reach out to us on social media to let us know! Happy Haunting.
13th Acre
Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112 (Awe Shucks Farm)
The 13th acre features 3 different haunted attractions- Coffin Creek, The Forbidden Acre, and Reeper's Row. Once you've had your fair share of scares (or while you are working up the courage!) you can relax with a beverage in the 1800's train car, shop at the general store, or enjoy the ambiance of the fire pits. Tickets are $25 and include access to all three attractions or you purchase a "fast pass" for an additional cost.
Boogerwoods
Location: 725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138
Boogerwoods is a haunted trail that has been voted the best haunted attraction in North or South Carolina! For $30 you'll get admission a set time (aka no long lines!) to walk the trail which this year features sets including Booger Meat Packing, a ghost town, Boogerasic Park, and several more. The best part though? The profits from Boogerwoods go to research and a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
Lake Hickory Haunts
Location: 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601
Lake Hickory Haunts isn't just a haunted attraction it's an entire haunted theme park! Ticket prices vary based on the day and which level, ranging from $30 on less crowded nights to $70 for VIP tickets on the most crowded dates. Tickets get you access to all 13 locations that make up Lake Hickory Haunts including Lair of the Undead, Shipwrecked 2.0, and Aftermath.
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Road Archdale, NC 27263
Spooky Woods consists of a 50,000 square foot walkthrough Spookywoods maze, a cornfield laser maze, a haunted tram, and an additional haunted trail. There's also a club, drinks, character midway, outdoor laser tag and more!
Scarowinds
Location: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
Scarowinds is Carowinds after dark. The haunted theme park includes numerous indoor and outdoor mazes, scare zones, and access to many of Carowinds rides!
Scarrigan Farms
Location: 1213 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
On select October nights the 275 acre Carrigan Farms becomes Scarrigan Farms. The haunted trail is a walking trail, that is over one mile long. And the only goal- to terrify you! According to the website "If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job."
