Spider Hill
Spider Hill is an annual haunted event held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois to celebrate Halloween. Visitors find it in Mackinaw Township. 1999 is when its story starts.
A theme park inside Mackinaw Township
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 22" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Morton Township is the nearest base
Morton Township is 9 miles northwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1999
Spider Hill dates from 1999. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Every month near Spider Hill is set out below.
Spider Hill
Spider Hill is an annual haunted event held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois to celebrate Halloween. The attractions include a trail, haunted house, and a paranormal tour. It is touted by the organizers as the number one haunted attraction in Central Illinois.
- Type
- Theme park
- Established
- 1999
Where to sleep near Spider Hill
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Bloomington (36) and Bloomington City Township (36).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Spider Hill | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw Township | in town | — | — | 4,231 | $200K | — |
| Bloomington | 18 mi east | 25 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 78,804 | $203K | — |
| Bloomington City Township | 18 mi east | 25 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 78,804 | $203K | — |
| Morton Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 18,190 | $247K | — |
| Morton | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 17,565 | $239K | B+ |
| Normal | 16 mi east | 25 min | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,275 | $214K | C |
| Normal Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 52,542 | $211K | — |
| Peoria | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 37 32 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 110,920 | $156K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Every place here is under 65 miles away.
Big draw53 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
64 mi LandmarkAmerican Football House
64 mi Stadium & arenaGies Memorial Stadium
57 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park
54 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
48 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
45 mi MuseumDickson Mounds53 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National MonumentPhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · American Football House: BanjoZebra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gies Memorial Stadium: T.J. Blakeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Starved Rock State Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dickson Mounds: MattHucke, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Spider Hill: common questions
Is Spider Hill open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Spider Hill in Mackinaw Township?
Yes. It’s inside Mackinaw Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Spider Hill?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
What is the closest airport to Spider Hill?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 118 miles.
Where should I stay near Spider Hill?
Bloomington (18 mi, 36 places to stay), Bloomington City Township (18 mi, 36 places to stay) and Morton Township (9 mi, 9 places to stay).
Local know-how from Mackinaw Township
Start the conversation in Mackinaw Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.