moderate
30–60 minutes per experience
Basic mobility recommended; some low-light, confined spaces require cautious movement
Step into a world of immersive escape rooms and heart-pounding haunted houses at 13th Hour Haunted House in Wharton, NJ. A mix of interactive puzzles and live scares makes it a must-visit for thrill seekers and puzzle fans alike.
Located in Wharton, New Jersey, 13th Hour Haunted House delivers an adrenaline-driven blend of immersive escape rooms and chilling haunted attractions that shake up the local entertainment scene. This isn’t your average haunted house experience; 13th Hour crafts distinct thematic rooms like The Wizard of Oz, The Campground, and John Hayden's Room that demand both wit and courage. Intertwined with top-tier haunted houses, these puzzles push you to engage with elaborate sets and interactive actors, creating a dynamic adventure for visitors of all ages.
Each booked escape experience offers unique challenges, from the eerie silence of The Dungeon to the elaborate, theatrically staged Great Room. Several packages combine hatchet throwing with escape games—turning a night out into an intense test of nerve and precision. The venue embraces its offbeat appearance, adding atmosphere with its intentionally spooky exterior, setting the tone before you even step inside. The staff enhances the experience with professionalism and playful scares, often personalizing details such as adding birthday names to the storyline.
13th Hour stands out in the New Jersey entertainment landscape for delivering a layered adventure—melding escape room ingenuity with the spine-tingling thrills of haunted houses. The 13th Hour Haunted Houses themselves consist of three interconnected experiences offering 30-40 minutes of immersive terror complemented by elaborate props and interactive performers who engage audiences beyond jump scares.
For locals and travelers, the location benefits from ample parking and easy access, making it a practical yet thrilling destination. It’s a standout activity during Halloween season or anytime you crave suspense wrapped in a highly interactive format. From families seeking age-appropriate frights to groups hunting for memorable team challenges, 13th Hour provides a diverse lineup that keeps thrill-seekers returning year after year.
Popular times fill up quickly, especially around Halloween—reserve ahead to secure your preferred time slot.
Add the hatchet throwing combo to your escape room visit to balance adrenaline with some physical skill practice.
Some rooms, like The Dungeon or Dark Room, involve navigating through low-light or confined spaces; wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
These experiences are designed for teams; bring friends or family to maximize fun and cooperation on puzzles and scares.
Wharton has a sturdy industrial history and the abandoned building exterior fits the vibe of reused spaces common in post-industrial New Jersey.
13th Hour emphasizes reuse of props and sets to reduce waste and partners with the community to minimize environmental impact during events.
Necessary for safely navigating the escape rooms and hatchet throwing areas.
Provides warmth while waiting outside and during cooler evenings.
fall specific
Helpful for moving between areas, though the venue is mostly well lit inside.
Useful for outdoor hatchet throwing sessions during colder months.
winter specific