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USA Today 10Best awards feature haunted attractions in Indiana and New York
Several American locations are currently competing in USA Today's 10Best awards for seasonal and spooky attractions.
In New York's Hudson Valley, the Headless Horseman Hayride and Haunted Houses in Ulster Park is ranked #8 among the top 20 haunted attractions. Voting for this category is open until September 21st. Other regional nominees include Kelder's Farm for Best Pumpkin Patch and Minard Family Farm for Best Apple Orchard. Additionally, Sleepy Hollow, Saratoga County, and Rochester are listed as nominees for Best Fall Destinations.
In Indiana, three locations have been named nominees for USA Today's Reader's Choice Award for Best Haunted Destination in America for 2026. The Randolph County Asylum in Winchester is among those recognized for its history and paranormal reputation.
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Headless Horseman Hayride and Haunted Houses · Hudson Valley · Indiana · Randolph County Asylum · USA Today
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Randolph County Asylum in Winchester, Indiana, is among the nominated haunted locations. newstalk1280.com · womiowensboro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Voting for the Headless Horseman Haunted Attraction remains open until September 21st. wpdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minard Family Farm in Clintondale is a nominee for Best Apple Orchard. wpdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson is a nominee for Best Pumpkin Patch. wpdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Headless Horseman Hayride and Haunted Houses is ranked #8 in the top 20 for USA Today's 10Best Haunted Attraction list. wpdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Three Indiana locations are nominees for USA Today's Best Haunted Destination in America for 2026. newstalk1280.com · womiowensboro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sleepy Hollow, Saratoga County, and Rochester are nominees for Best Fall Destinations. wpdh.com