4 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Embark on a thrilling journey down one of the most haunted roads in the world, Archer Avenue. A mere stone's throw from Chicago, this historic Indian trail cuts through the industrial heartlands of Bedford Park and Summit, and winds down to the lush, verdant expanses of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Haunted by ghost lights and vanishing hitchhikers, Archer Avenue is steeped in stories of sorrow and tragedy. It's a road marked by the tears of laborers, victims of ghastly crimes, and countless mourners who have carried their loved ones to their final resting places in the seven cemeteries that border it. Constructed by Irish workers on the Illinois and Michigan Canal in the 1830s and '40s, Archer Avenue has become the epicenter of Chicago's supernatural forces. Join our ghost tour and uncover the chilling secrets of this haunted highway.
Gangsters, girls, ghosts, and Irish beer? Sounds like the perfect combination to us!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
What is that mysterious music coming from the clock tower of this cemetery? What else is coming from beyond the grave?
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Even the Chicago Tribune talked about the “phantom manifestations” at this location to make it one of the city’s most haunted sites. Known as “Monk’s Castle” to the locals, learn about the ghost stories, but also the history which traces back to Father Marquette visiting the site all the way back in 1673.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visit the historic and eerie Archer Woods Cemetery in Hickory Hills, Illinois, known for its chaotic arrangement of graves and unsettling atmosphere. Unlike most Christian cemeteries, the graves here face various directions, adding to the site’s unique character. The cemetery has also been a site of controversy, previously used more as a “dumping ground” than a burial ground due to questionable practices. While exploring the grounds, many visitors report feelings of unease, sightings of strange lights, and even hearing whispers or organ music. The cemetery is also linked to local ghost stories, such as sightings of the ‘Weeping Woman’ and phantom horse riders. For those interested in the supernatural or local history, a visit to Archer Woods Cemetery promises an unforgettable experience.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Who is the “Grey Haired Baby” that is rumored to haunt the woods near the cemetery? Is it a feral man running about or something weirder, like a werewolf?
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The site of the famous Willowbrook Ballroom was the spot that many of Resurrection Mary’s dance partners would be shaking a leg with her all night, only to drive her back to discover her missing when they pass the cemetery later on. While the ballroom itself burnt down in 2016, who knows what ghostly energies still inhabit this site of parties and banquets for eight decades.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Maple Lake is known for will-o’-the-wisps, mysterious lights that dance above the water. Original Chicago tour guide Richard Crowe even told a story of two Chicago police officers that came on a tour, saw the strange red light, and were so freaked out they prepared to shoot their service revolvers at it until he talked them down!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
See the cemetery gates where Mary is said to disappear, along with the pried open bars exactly at the spot where a driver saw a young woman standing and trying to escape. Resurrection Cemetery is where Mary earned her name.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At Chet’s, Resurrection Mary is a fact of life, as real as the beer in your glass. It’s the place where many of the men who drove Mary home, only to have her disappear in their car or to get out at the cemetery and fun inside, immediately came to report their sighting. Experience this fascinating piece of Chicagoland history for yourself.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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