Where Thrilling Adventures Await You...
When ChattaBOOga transforms itself from Chattanooga in October, it's not the typical haunted venue. There's a haunted cavern; chilling encounters on ghost tours of paranormal sites; a killer critter craze where some of nature's most feared and notorious creatures are explored; a corn maze that's friendly by day, but a heart-stopping labyrinth by night; and a 3D fear factor experience in a forest of fear. ChattaBOOga! offers thrilling, chilling adventure and family fun you can't experience anywhere else.
Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern: Sept 30 - Nov 4, 8 pm - 11 pm
Descend 26 stories underground where Paranormal Investigators discovered a cryptic book which possessed special powers. Unearthing this book brought back to life Barnabus Hale and the entire decrepit side show, who revitalize themselves by unwitting guests that stumble into their Menagerie. Today, paranormal phenomena and haunting tales of the Ruby Falls lower cave system team with apparitions and other such characters, and the horrifying traveling side show which resides above ground. Not for the faint at heart, must be 10 years or older. www.HauntedCavern.com / 423-821-2544
"Thrills, Gills & Chills" at the Tennessee Aquarium: Oct, daily 10 am-6 pm
Learn about the chilling aspects of the predator/prey relationships in the natural world by uncovering the real facts about moray eels, scorpions, alligators, sharks, poisonous frogs and even penguins evading their fearsome predators. Come face to face with sand-tiger sharks, rattlesnakes, anacondas and moray eels. Special daily dives, feedings and gallery programs will also focus on the myths and mysteries of some of the most notorious and misunderstood animals on earth. www.tnaqua.org / 800-262-0695
Rock City Gardens' Enchanted MAiZE Maze & Forest of Fear /Now-Oct. 30 ($)
Getting the questions right is the key in getting out of this challenging, twisting, 10-acre labyrinth of trails, answering them wrong will only take you deeper into the maze. You can also enjoy a historic birdhouse barn, interactive haunted hayrides, playground, bonfire, ghost stories, live music and a kiddie hay maze. And if you dare, venture into the "Forest of Fear in Blowing Screams Farm" for a haunting, 3D experience. Very few people who dare trespass this mysterious and desolate place survive. This Blowing Screams Farm is an intense-scare attraction, parental discretion is advised. Forest of Fear is weekends in October. www.enchantedmaze.com, www.blowingscreamsfarm.com / 706-820-2531
"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Ghost Tours/Ongoing dates & times ($)
Be prepared to "jump out of your skin" while taking an evening walking ghost tour through downtown Chattanooga, hearing tales (and maybe even getting pictures) of some of the city's TRUE hauntings! The tour begins at Walnut Street Bridge (downtown side/South), and proceeds at a leisurely pace to the Read House, home of the infamous Room 311 and its permanent inhabitant, Anna Lisa Netherly. The stories in this tour have been researched; many are supported by newspaper articles and the remainder by books. Don't forget to bring your cameras! www.chattanoogaghosttours.com / 423-821-7125
Chattanooga Zoo's Boo in the Zoo/Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29 ($)
Boo in the Zoo is a family tradition at the Chattanooga Zoo. Kids can dress up and enter costume contests, create candy crafts, play games, trick or treat and so much more. www.chattzoo.org / 423-697-1319
Lake Winnepesaukah's WinnepeSPOOKah/Oct. 7-29, Fri & Sat ($)
It's hair-raising Halloween fun for boys and ghouls of all ages at Lake WinnepeSPOOKah! Enjoy an atmosfear of haunted rides, eerie edibles, & screaming thrills throughout this SPOOKtacular Halloween Event! All ages will enjoy free magic shows, interactive parades and entertainment with mimes, jugglers & more! New for 2011, only the bravest will want to cross the threshold into the WSCAREHOUSE, where ghastly creatures will scare the yell out of you! Lake WinnepeSPOOKah presents creepy delights and frightening fun on Friday & Saturday nights in October for ghosts of every generation! Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park has been recognized as one of "America's Top Ten Family Amusement Parks" by Travel and Leisure Magazine. www.lakewinnie.com / 706-866-5681