With its colorful history and historic buildings, it’s no surprise that the French Quarter (the oldest and most popular neighborhood in New Orleans) is filled with ghosts, ghouls, and other lingering spirits. There are few better ways to get the inside scoop than with the story-telling skills of French Quarter Phantoms. On the Ghost and Vampire Tour, which aptly departs from the Voodoo Lounge, you’ll hear about real serial killers, plagues, and fires that left death and destruction in their wake, and the other-worldly spirits said to haunt the city’s streets. During the one-mile tour, you’ll also stop at the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, where tales of New Orleans’ most savage murderer, Madame LaLaurie, will leave you scared stiff.
Whether you’re a big believer in the supernatural, love scary movies, or are just seeking a fun night out with friends, the best ghost tours in the US offer a frightfully good time. Around the country, expert paranormal guides are dying to show you their town or city’s most haunted places and share spine-tingling tales of murder, mayhem, and mysterious occurrences.
From a family-friendly stroll through Colonial Williamsburg's buried secrets to an utterly terrifying descent into Salem’s horrific history, there are spirited tours suitable for every taste. Don’t feel like walking? Hop on a trolley to see Key West’s darker side or take a classic Chicago bus tour to visit Windy City’s most chilling places.
No matter what experience you chose, you’ll visit sites that will make you shiver (and maybe even encounter a ghost or two) on these great American ghost tours.
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