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Do you hear that? The distant macabre village of Raven’s Cross whispers your name from the Kentucky highway. If you’re traveling through the area and need the perfect excursion check out one of the most popular attractions in Kentucky.

Along with this must-visit Village, we’ve also compiled the best options for thrills, horror, and mystery, all located in Bowling Green. Read more if you dare…

Raven’s Cross Haunted Village

Address: 907 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY

Offerings: Challenging escape rooms, collectibles & gifts, virtual reality & motion simulators, and Cave Country “gellyball”.

Discover the secrets of this sinister 1300s town tormented by the horrors of the Black Plague. With so many activities, Raven’s Cross can realistically be your only stop of the night. Open year-round, Raven’s Cross Village of Adventure has something for every member of your party including seasonal attractions open during Halloween. 

Here are some of the distinct offerings at River's Cross Haunted Village for easy browsing:

Raven’s Cross Escape Rooms

Step into the investigative shoes of Sherlock Holmes and use your problem-solving wits to piece together the clues and solve the mystery before time runs out! If you’re an inquisitive group and enjoy a challenge, the escape rooms at Raven’s Cross might be just the ticket. If you’ve never been through an escape room, it's quite a memorable experience and offers a way to work as a team while under pressure. 

Chill your bones with, The Final Chapter or engage in a nautical high-pressure situation with, The Nautilus Incident, two experiences at Raven’s Cross. The escape rooms have varied difficulties to accommodate a range of age groups and experience levels. 

If you’re not sure what difficulty level is best for your specific group, don’t worry! When you fill out the online form ahead of time, you’ll be asked a few questions about your skill level to make sure the experience is the right fit for your party.

Realms of Reality

Experience a new kind of thrill with a virtual reality or motion simulation ride at Raven’s Cross Village of Adventure. Between the 3 machines, guests can experience 19 different rides and simulations. 

Creep through a haunted castle with your buddy or grab mom and brace yourself for a realistic typhoon experience! Guests can pay for a single ride on one machine or enjoy a discount when purchasing multiple tickets for a complete experience.

Cave Country Gellyball

An intriguing mix between paintball and laser tag, gellyball is a strategic and competitive game to get your heart racing. Suitable for all ages, gellyball is lower-impact and less painful than traditional paintball as players are shooting hydrated gel orbs. GellyBall ammo is 90% water, biodegradable, and non-toxic, making it a safe and enjoyable activity for all ages, and can be played in almost any environment.

Legendary Collectibles & Gifts

Want to remember your legendary visit to Raven’s Cross for years to come? Visit the Village’s one-of-a-kind collection of gifts and purchase a quirky souvenir for you or a loved one. 

From cool pop art paintings and metal art to collectible toys and jars of salsa; there's a little bit of everything here. Have a friend who is a die-hard horror buff? Grab them a mint collectible from the shop including characters from franchises like Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street.

Keep the Scares Going

Although you could spend an entire evening at Raven’s Cross Haunted Village, there are plenty of other eerie experiences in Bowling Green for you to enjoy. Gonna be in the area for a few days? Enjoy something different every night. 

Here are the best escape rooms and haunted experiences in the area:

Mind Bender Escape Rooms

Address: 861 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Offerings: 4 Challenging Escape Rooms

If you’re a certified puzzle master, check out the rooms at Mind Bender Escape Rooms. Mind Bender is a popular escape room center also located in Bowling Green, KY. They feature 4 rooms; Captain Mayhem’s Revenge, the Hunt, Jewel Heist, and Jack The Ripper. The rooms offer varied difficulty levels and can be completed in 1.5 hours.

JBs Haunted Mansion and Snack Shack

Address: 3162 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY

Offerings: Haunted House & Refreshments

Put your curiosity and problem-solving skills on the back burner and enjoy a walk through a classic haunted house. JBs Haunted Mansion is located just 37 minutes away from Bowling Green and offers a year-round, creepy experience for all ages. When you’re done shaking in your boots, grab a bite to eat at the Snack Shack.

Conundrum Workshop

Address: 1901 Russellville Road Bowling Green, KY

Offerings: 4 Challenging Escape Rooms

Another good choice for a local escape room in Bowling Green. Conundrum Workshop is more geared towards puzzles, riddles, and mysteries rather than anything spooky. Choose from 4 rooms including Caterpillar’s Garden, Kaboom, The Vault, and Jail Break Haunting. All rooms are catered towards problem-solving and high-pressure experiences. 

Seasonal Experiences

Sinister Tombs Haunted House

Address: 3246 Meeting Creek Rd, Eastview, Kentucky 42732

Offerings: Top-notch, hair-raising experiences

As the winner of many awards, Sinister Tombs is a powerhouse in the haunted house community, drawing in thousands of visitors every season from all parts of the Nation. Once you pay the admission fee (which goes to charity), you get access to all the haunted trails and experiences at Sinister Tombs.

Guests can purchase a ticket depending on their preference including options to skip the line and a “double-take” ticket, allowing a second entry for maximum haunts. Remember, Sinister Tombs is only open during the Halloween season (September through November) and is not suitable for all ages. Check their website for specific information about pricing, schedules, and tour options.