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Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt

1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Duration

2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Considered Chicago’s original ‘Millionaire’s Row,’ Prairie Avenue in the Near South Side is renowned for its Gilded Age mansions’and this tour makes exploring easy (and delightfully spooky). In the evening, meet your guide in front of the Glessner House, and set off with ghost-hunting gear to accompany you. In between spotting highlights like the Marshall Field Jr. Mansion and the Henry B. Clarke House, you’ll hunt for specters and hear ghost stories.

  • This two-in-one tour combines history and ghost-hunting
  • Explore the highlights of Chicago’s Prairie Avenue Historic District
  • Hear ghost stories, and attempt to spot specters with ghost-hunting gear
  • Enjoy a new perspective on the city when you set off after dark

What To Expect

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Marshall Field Jr Mansion



This will be our first stop. You will hear the scandals and ghost stories of this famous abode.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clarke House Museum



The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival-style house. You will learn about the sordid history of Chicago’s oldest building.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Keith House



We will stop by this distinct 1870s mansion, in the heart of the Chicago’s renowned Prairie Avenue Historic District.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago



The Second Presbyterian Church is a landmark Gothic Revival church. You will hear about the haunted history of a beautiful house of worship.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prairie Avenue Historic District (Prairie District)



From its history as an Indian trail to its eventual ascendence to the home of the 19th Century Rich and Famous, you’ll learn history and ghost stories of people like George Pullman, who designed the famous train sleeping car to amazing architect Henry Ives Cobb, designer of the Newberry Library, and more as we present the haunted stories and scandals of these fascinating Victorian characters.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Ghost hunting gear including EMF meters, dowsing rods, and spirit boxes.

Durations

2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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