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USS Nightmare 2026
Haunted house in Newport, KY, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.
- Type
- Haunted house
- 2026 dates
- Fri–Sat nights through Oct 31, 2026; Lights On matinee Sunday, Oct 25; Captain's Extreme Tour Nov 6–7
- Hours
- 7:30pm–11pm or 1am
- Price
- From $27
- Suggested age
- Teens+ (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
- Scare level
- 5 of 5
- Address
- 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
Two-level haunt aboard a historic steamboat dredge docked on the Ohio River beside Newport on the Levee. Tight corridors, actors and effects; a lights-on Sunday matinee suits small children.
- haunted boat
- Lights On matinee
- extreme tour (17+)
Quick Answers
When is USS Nightmare open for Halloween 2026?
USS Nightmare: Fri–Sat nights through Oct 31, 2026; Lights On matinee Sunday, Oct 25; Captain's Extreme Tour Nov 6–7, 7:30pm–11pm or 1am. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
How much does USS Nightmare cost?
From $27 (from the official site).
Is USS Nightmare scary for kids?
BooMap suggests Teens+ and rates it 5 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. The venue says: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where is USS Nightmare?
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071.
Where can I buy tickets for USS Nightmare?
USS Nightmare sells tickets through its official ticket page: https://www.ussnightmare.com/tours-ticketing
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