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Ghouls, goblins and scary surprises await visitors at Idyllwild’s Haunted Ghost Town, located at the future site of the Idyllwild Community Center, where an intricate structure housing scary theme rooms such as the Insane Asylum. Manned by more than 70 volunteer actors, the Ghost Town is open this month from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and also on Halloween night. Every year thousands of visitors come. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Photos by Cid Castilo


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