The Wheaton Miniature Train and Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel delights both children and adult throughout the year. But once a year it becomes a haunted train ride! Located in Wheaton Regional Park, about 40 minutes outside of Washington DC, this fun destination becomes a spooky adventure every October. For a thrilling ride that will sure to make you scream, head to Wheaton and take the Halloween Train!

The Halloween Train is described as “very scary” and is not suitable for children under 8. Their goal is to scare you and they go all out for this goal.

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Hop on the train and head into the dark woods to see what could be hiding in the shadows.

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You’ll jump and shriek when blood-covered zombies and monsters pop up throughout the ride.

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Blood, guts and gore are abundant in the woods during the Halloween train ride. You may see creepy clowns, a chainsaw wielding axe murderer and other masked monsters.

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Once off the train, guests are invited to watch scary movies that are being played, explore the carousel and there are refreshments available for purchase.

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The train is a 30 minute ride and trains run on the half-hour from 6:00-9:30pm every weekend in October.

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Tickets are $6/person and can be purchased online.

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Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes and revel in the gory glory of the evening.

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If you’re looking for a really creepy adventure this Halloween, we dare you to try this haunted road trip to the scariest places in Washington DC!

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