Raven’s Grin Inn – Mount Carroll, IL
N 42° 06.130 W 089° 58.800
16T E 253587 N 4665418
The Raven’s Grin Inn is a year-round Haunted House.
Waymark Code: WMWZF
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2006
Views: 118
Built in 1870, and located in downtown Mount Carroll at the end of a dead end street, this house has had its share of occupants. None were like the artist that took possession of the house and changed it to what it is today. With live grape vines hanging down in front, a flying saucer on the roof, a taxicab stuck in one wall, and two spooky vehicles driving around the area, this house is a “must visit” for all.
When the house was first decorated and converted into a haunted house, the city objected, claiming that it was an eyesore. Then some visitors arrived to tour the house. They told others about the house, and more visitors arrived. Today, the Raven’s Grin Inn, is the center attraction of the cities “October Nights” Festival. Traffic is controlled at the intersections by ghouls who appear out of the upright coffins positioned in the middle of the road. October is the busy season. On weekends, you may have to wait in line for an hour. But if you are in line at midnight, their normal closing time, you will get in.
Reservation can be made. They must be made, with payment, at least 1 week in advance. October reservations have special stipulations. See the website.
For the kids, there is an afternoon session on weekends from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.