Spooky Pit Stops: Harmon’s Tree Farm

October 21, 2010 By

Harmon’s offers seasonal fun all year long!

3152 Augusta Highway (US Highway 1)
Gilbert, South Carolina

Looking for a family-oriented fall festival in a beautiful setting? Want to add a haunted house, corn maze, and spooky hay ride to liven things up? Harmon’s Tree Farm, located half an hour outside of Columbia, SC has it all! Their ‘Boo House’ is tame enough that most young kids can have fun touring the spooky exhibits (the haunts will not jump out and startle you), while older kids will love the challenging corn maze and haunted hay ride.

Dates offered: Harmon’s has farm events for all seasons, but their fall attractions are open now through October 31st.

Distance off the interstate: Ten minutes from I-20 (directly on US-1).

Hours: Monday-Friday 1 PM-6 PM, Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM-6 PM

Dining options: None on site.

Website: Harmon’s Tree Farm

Admission: Prices are reasonable, and vary by activity. Check their full list of fall activities and Halloween events for exact pricing.

Directions: From Columbia SC, follow US-1 N/Us Highway 1 to destination near Windy Hill Road.

While you’re in the area: Check out nearby Riverside Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo!

Not in South Carolina? Be sure to check out our other Spooky Pit Stop picks: Salem, Massachusetts. Or if you’re looking for something truly scary (not for the faint of heart, young or old), check out this directory of haunted houses listed by state!

Riverbanks’ ‘Boo at the Zoo’

October 19, 2009 By

Boy holding a pumpkin

500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC

Ready for a scare? (Or more likely, lots of laughs?) If you’re in the Columbia area of South Carolina, you won’t want to miss Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Boo at the Zoo.

Always a great pitstop for families, Riverbanks is throwing a party all next week! From the official website: The family-friendly Halloween event runs from 6 to 9pm each evening. Children 12 and under are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest complete with Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, an eeky freaky DJ dance party and a trick-or-treat trail with candy and more! Kids can also venture inside the Crow’s Nest Hay Maze, ride on the haunted carousel and explore the zoo at night!

Event dates: October 23 – 30, 6:00-9:00pm

Distance off the interstate: Right off of I-126.

Hours and Admission Prices: Tickets (must be purchased in advance): $6 for zoo members, $8 for general public.

Website: http://www.riverbanks.org/events/boo.shtml

Directions: From Charlotte/Rock Hill: Take I-77 S to Exit 18, I-277 for about 1 mile. Exit I-20 W. Continue 8 miles to Exit 64A. Merge to one of
3 left lanes on I-126 E (Columbia/downtown). Exit Greystone Blvd. Turn left off ramp and follow signs.

From Charleston/Orangeburg: Take I-26 West to Columbia (Exit 108). Follow I-126 (76) to Greystone Blvd./Riverbanks Zoo. Follow signs.

From Greenville/Spartanburg: Take I-26 to I-126 (76). Exit at Greystone Blvd./Riverbanks Zoo. Follow signs.

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