Scare For A Cure is a non-profit organization that utilizes the Ghost Town Austin location to raise funds for local cancer-related charities.
The sets at Ghost Town are built with professional-grade materials often sourced from film and theater production backgrounds.
The location frequently incorporates complex, custom-built mechanical props and animatronics designed specifically for their seasonal horror walkthroughs.
The entire site is constructed to look like a period-accurate 19th-century frontier settlement when fully decorated for events.
Old West Market and Ghost Town Austin functions primarily as the operational home for Scare For A Cure, an immersive, interactive horror-themed attraction. The site features a meticulously constructed Western-themed town designed to serve as a backdrop for high-production-value haunted experiences. During non-seasonal events, the grounds operate as a themed space that maintains its rustic, cinematic aesthetic. The facility includes on-site food options, specifically known for serving burgers to guests. Its design emphasizes atmospheric world-building rather than traditional amusement park mechanical rides. The attraction is located in the rural landscape of Manor, Texas, approximately 20 miles east of downtown Austin.
The main street boardwalk, which captures the authentic Western facade of the ghost town buildings.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear as the terrain is natural, uneven, and can be dusty or muddy.
Check the official website well in advance for event-specific booking requirements, as admission is often restricted to pre-sold blocks.
Bring bug spray if visiting during the evening hours, as the rural Manor location experiences significant insect activity.
Do not attempt to visit outside of scheduled event dates, as the private property is often closed and gated when not in active operation.
Operates primarily as a seasonal attraction in the weeks leading up to Halloween; closed for standard operations during the remainder of the year.
Follow all 'no touch' rules regarding set pieces; respect the physical boundaries of the actors and props.
