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Raven's Grin Inn Haunted House

Mount Carroll, IL - Carroll County

815-244-4746 Visit Website

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411 North Carroll
Mount Carroll, IL, 61053

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OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

To make a reservation either message us on FACEBOOK or email us at least 24 hours in advance. Give us the date and time you would like. Right now we are doing any day with start times from 6pm-11pm. If there is already a reservation in place, we will let you know so you can pick another time. Otherwise we will confirm the time and then you can get your tickets at the door with cash or credit.

This 1870 home, turned haunted house, is open year-round, 6 days a week. A tour takes about one hour. No appointment is necessary. No chainsaws or gore. Hide & Seek parties and special occasion tours are available.

Admission: $15.00 adult, Children 9 and under $13.00

FAQ’s: https://www.hauntedravensgrin.com/RGI/general.html

🍁 Get ready for Peak Leaf-Peeping! Hit the Ultimate Fall Road Trip through #CarrollCountyIL! 🍂 Explore stunning landscapes, quaint towns, & vibrant #FallColors. Check out our latest blogpost for itinerary ideas by going to bio link, under "Travel Blog."

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🍁 Get ready for Peak Leaf-Peeping! Hit the Ultimate Fall Road Trip through #CarrollCountyIL! 🍂 Explore stunning landscapes, quaint towns, & vibrant #FallColors. Check out our latest blogpost for itinerary ideas by going to bio link, under "Travel Blog."

🐝 Explore the world of beekeeping at #JarrettPrairieCenter in #ByronIL! 🌼 Join the monthly workshop & share ideas with other beekeepers. Don`t miss out - buzz on over! 🍯🌺 -- details at link in bio under EVENTS.

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🐝 Explore the world of beekeeping at #JarrettPrairieCenter in #ByronIL! 🌼 Join the monthly workshop & share ideas with other beekeepers. Don't miss out - buzz on over! 🍯🌺 -- details at link in bio under EVENTS.

You’ll love this energetic tribute to 🎵 #JohnnyCash! Close your eyes, and you’ll think that the Man in Black himself is performing. Coming to @whitepines_resort Oct. 11-12.

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You’ll love this energetic tribute to 🎵 #JohnnyCash! Close your eyes, and you’ll think that the Man in Black himself is performing. Coming to @whitepines_resort Oct. 11-12.

Move over Summer, it’s officially Fall 🍂

We expect peak colors Mid-October (we are already starting to see pops of color coming through).

#enjoyillinois #NWillinoisIRL #exploresavanna #mississippiriver #savannaillinois #midwest #travel #tourism #daytrips #weekendgetaways #nature #outdoors #roadtrip #weekendadventures #instatravel #adventure #mississippiriver #enjoyillinois #discoverillinois #onlyinillinois #NWillinoisIRL #driftlessarea #travelillinois #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingillinois #fallcolors

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Move over Summer, it’s officially Fall 🍂

We expect peak colors Mid-October (we are already starting to see pops of color coming through).

#enjoyillinois #NWillinoisIRL #exploresavanna #mississippiriver #savannaillinois #midwest #travel #tourism #daytrips #weekendgetaways #nature #outdoors #roadtrip #weekendadventures #instatravel #adventure #mississippiriver #enjoyillinois #discoverillinois #onlyinillinois #NWillinoisIRL #driftlessarea #travelillinois #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingillinois #fallcolors

👑 When you conjure up images of gothic castles with pointed arches and stained-glass windows, you probably aren’t thinking about castles in Illinois. However, there’s an incredible 63 room castle 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 in Savanna.

havencrestcastle is owned by acclaimed artist Alan St. George who also lives in the mansion with his handsome greyhound, Prince. The 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝟔𝟑-𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 hilltop home is filled with over three decades of love and art.

The ballroom has 24 life-sized figures and the Memorial Hall is the only place 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🌏 where you can see full-sized, historically accurate replicas of the Titanic’s Grand Staircase, Dining Saloon, and the famous clock.

✨ Viewers can experience the magic, 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, and splendor of the castle by obtaining tour tickets for Saturdays and Sundays in October. The self-guided tour of this one-of-a-kind treasure includes original art and sculptures created by the owner including 24 life-sized figures and 21 bronze and aluminum tabletop sculptures.

▶️ Saturdays & Sundays in October
▶️ 140 N 5th Street, Savanna, IL

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://www.havencrestcastle.com

#enjoyillinois #NWillinoisIRL #exploresavanna #mississippiriver #savannaillinois #midwest #travel #tourism #daytrips #weekendgetaways #nature #outdoors #roadtrip #weekendadventures #instatravel #adventure #mississippiriver #enjoyillinois #discoverillinois #onlyinillinois #NWillinoisIRL #driftlessarea #travelillinois #castle

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👑 When you conjure up images of gothic castles with pointed arches and stained-glass windows, you probably aren’t thinking about castles in Illinois. However, there’s an incredible 63 room castle 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 in Savanna.

havencrestcastle is owned by acclaimed artist Alan St. George who also lives in the mansion with his handsome greyhound, Prince. The 𝐬𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝟔𝟑-𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 hilltop home is filled with over three decades of love and art.

The ballroom has 24 life-sized figures and the Memorial Hall is the only place 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🌏 where you can see full-sized, historically accurate replicas of the Titanic’s Grand Staircase, Dining Saloon, and the famous clock.

✨ Viewers can experience the magic, 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, and splendor of the castle by obtaining tour tickets for Saturdays and Sundays in October. The self-guided tour of this one-of-a-kind treasure includes original art and sculptures created by the owner including 24 life-sized figures and 21 bronze and aluminum tabletop sculptures.

▶️ Saturdays & Sundays in October
▶️ 140 N 5th Street, Savanna, IL

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://www.havencrestcastle.com

#enjoyillinois #NWillinoisIRL #exploresavanna #mississippiriver #savannaillinois #midwest #travel #tourism #daytrips #weekendgetaways #nature #outdoors #roadtrip #weekendadventures #instatravel #adventure #mississippiriver #enjoyillinois #discoverillinois #onlyinillinois #NWillinoisIRL #driftlessarea #travelillinois #castle

Woot! @SelmiFarm in #RockFallsIL is the place to be to enjoy the 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗷𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 🪓🌲 & 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 🧔 on Oct. 7. Sounds like a blast! FIND SHOW TIMES 👉 at link in bio, under EVENTS.

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Woot! @SelmiFarm in #RockFallsIL is the place to be to enjoy the 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗷𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 🪓🌲 & 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 🧔 on Oct. 7. Sounds like a blast! FIND SHOW TIMES 👉 at link in bio, under EVENTS.

Feel like taking a walk on the dark side? Kidding. The 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 at Jarrett Prairie Center in #ByronIL will be lit by the moon! Held 9/30 & 10/28. #free but registration is required. Get info at link in bio, under EVENTS.

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Feel like taking a walk on the dark side? Kidding. The 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 at Jarrett Prairie Center in #ByronIL will be lit by the moon! Held 9/30 & 10/28. #free but registration is required. Get info at link in bio, under EVENTS.

Get ready to 🎸 Rock out at #TheHairBandNight concert at @TLPlayhouse Oct. 7! Relive the epic vibes & wild hairdos from the golden era of rock 🤘🔥 #HairBandConcert #RockNRollNostalgia 👉 This is a one-night only event. Get tix info at our bio link under EVENTS.

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