Woodstock Ghost Walk
From$30
Chicago, USA
About this activity
Discover paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Old Courthouse, the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse and many other popular spots.
Highlights
- Learn the truth about Woodstock’s most famous ghost.
- Stay informed about local high strangeness from UFOs reports to the Bull Valley Monster legend to the strange tale of a sidewalk exorcism.
- Hear strange, but true tales from the lives of famous entertainers who got their start in Woodstock like Orson Welles and Ed Asner.
- See where notorious murderer James Dacey was executed and his ghostly presence lingers.
Full description
The most famous resident of the jail in Woodstock’s historic courthouse was convicted murderer James Dacey. He was imprisoned in a basement cell, tried in the courtroom above, and then hung outside on a gallows platform made specially for this singular event. According to newspaper accounts, for the two years Dacey awaited his execution, he often howled throughout the night, waking town residents. Although Dacey was finally executed on July, 22nd 1886, some say he never really left.Expect to learn more about the paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Old Courthouse, the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse and many other popular spots.
Included / Excluded
- Spooky guide
- Food or drink
Meeting point
Start Location
Woodstock Opera House, West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL, USA
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Cassie Decker
Sep 20265.0
Tony was a fabulous guide!!! Learned so much.
Natalie Jones
Sep 20265.0
The tour was super informative not just with ghosts but history, important people, and well let’s not forget the laughs and fun! Great experience!
Alex Barich
Sep 20265.0
The guide was very knowledgeable. He was a native yo Chicago amd new the story's related to why the areas were haunted. It was a great experience