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Nightmare on Main St

Visitors navigate two haunted walk-through attractions set within an 1800s building laced with underground tunnels. In Dark Water Asylum, guests enter the twisted laboratory of Dr. Elias McKracken where patients turn visitors into their latest experiments. The event also houses Nightmare's Mortuary Museum of Oddities, featuring authentic historical mortuary tools and oddities.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

nightmareonmainst.com

When

Tickets

One attraction: $20; two attractions: $30. Cash only; ATM available on-site.

Hours

7:30pm - 10pm each night; until 11pm on the night of Bacon Fest.

Ages

Not specified, but terms and conditions suggest it is not suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions or sensitivities, implying an older audience.

Neighborhood

Downtown Vernon

Going?

Location

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1620 Main St, Vernon, TX 76384 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (4/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (1/5)

Best For

Horror fans and older teens or adults

Vibe

Dark and theatrical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash if paying at the door, or use the on-site ATM.
  • As long as you are in line with a ticket by closing time, the attraction will stay open for you.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Dark Water Asylum is presented as a new experience.
  • During Bacon Fest, Nightmare on Main St stays open until 11 p.m.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What attractions are included?

The event features two haunted attractions—Dark Water Asylum and Nightmare on Main St—along with Nightmare's Mortuary Museum of Oddities.

What exhibits are on display in the Mortuary Museum of Oddities?

The museum displays historical oddities including a rare 1800s cooling table, an embalming kit, vintage instruments, and an early 1900s airless spray gun with make-up.

What is the theme of Dark Water Asylum?

Dark Water Asylum centers on Dr. Elias McKracken, whose obsession turned therapy into torture, leaving visitors to encounter the doctor and his patient subjects.

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