Cozy sweaters, fall weather and the allure of #spookyszn are almost upon us. Fortunately, fall and Halloween arguably have some of the best seasonal activities: painting pumpkins, hay rides, bonfires, and of course, all things spooky – classic scary movies, haunted houses and ghost tours. Whether you’re a seasoned ghost hunter or just looking for some eerie fun, we’ve got you covered with five must-visit ghost tours within 50 miles of Atlanta.
ATLANTA GHOSTS
You’ve probably been to Midtown, whether to watch a show at the Fox Theater, visit the High Museum of Art or see the whale sharks at Georgia Aquarium, but did you know this area is the center of unexplained hauntings and ghostly activities? If this has you curious, then the Atlanta Ghosts Tour is a must-visit. Join Atlanta Ghosts on a ghost tour of the Midtown District and hear about hidden and incredible stories of the most haunted places in Atlanta. Learn about a historic hotel said to be haunted by ghosts of a horrific plane wreck, the spirits of the Fox Theater and the stories of a serial killer whose victims haunt the city. The tour meets at Babs Midtown, 814 Juniper St. NE #3 and is a one-hour tour across one mile. Ghost tours are held nightly throughout the year and are rain or shine. To book your tour, visit their website at atlantaghosts.com.
GHOSTS OF MARIETTA
Step into the secret world of the 1920s as you listen to live music, dance the night away and learn stories of the most haunted buildings in Marietta on the Ghosts of Marietta tour, a 90-minute lantern-led walk through historic downtown Marietta. Do you think you know Marietta Square? You may have dined in one of Marietta’s well-known locations which previously served as the city morgue or visited the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art while resident ghost Katherine lurked among you. The Ghosts of Marietta haunted ghost tours are year-round on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with advance tickets required. They also have a “Scaryetta” Trolley Tour only offered in October where you take a 90-minute trolley ride around the historic city. Book your tour at toursofmarietta.com/ghost-tours.
DECATUR GHOST TOUR
Led by professional psychic medium and paranormal investigator, Boo Newell, the Decatur Ghost Tour in historic downtown Decatur is another must-visit. Stop and learn stories of historic haunted homes, take a twilight visit to Old Decatur Cemetery and travel down small streets untouched by time where late at night…well, we’ll save the rest for your tour. The tour lasts approximately 2-2.5 hours and is along one mile of paved sidewalk. The tour begins at the Bandstand in Decatur Square, and advanced reservations are required. To reserve your tour, email decaturghosttour@yahoo.com or call their reservation line at 404-296-7771.
ROSWELL GHOST TOUR
Another tour just a short drive from Atlanta, Roswell offers a ghost tour that explores its Antebellum past and haunted history – sharing stories of Civil War soldiers, restless spirits and unexplained phenomena. Tours depart from Roswell’s town square and are about 2-2.5 hours, covering a mile from start to finish. Tours run year-round on Friday and Saturday nights and every night in October. Experienced paranormal investigators lead the tours and tell stories of current paranormal phenomena still experienced by residents, businesses and even tour-goers. One of the tour highlights is a visit to Founders Cemetery, the burial site of the founder of Roswell.
LITTLE FIVE POINTS GHOST TOURS
Did you know restless spirits haunt the streets of Little Five Points? Hear tales from the spooky side of Atlanta on the Little 5 Points Ghost Tour. Join their tour guides on a mile-long, 1.5-hour trek through the neighborhood’s most historic and eerie landmarks. Here for the boos and the boo-ze? New this year, L5P Ghost Tours are offering Booze-Crawls on Thursdays where you can take a stroll with the spirits as you drink a spirit of your own. Hear tales from the spooky side of some of Atlanta’s best dive bars for a scary good time. Tours begin October 1st and space is limited and can sell out fast, so visit www.l5pbiz.com/ghost-tours for your tickets.
Whether you’re wandering through an ancient cemetery, walking the streets of a historic downtown square or seeing some of your favorite places around Atlanta in a spooky new light, these ghost tours promise to be spine-chilling and a scary good time.