2012 Springfield Walks Tour Line-Up
Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore
Mary's Ghost Walk
The Dead Walk
Springfield Ghost Hunt
Lincoln’s Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore
This 90-minute 10 block walking tour uses the Lincoln sites as the backdrop for the strange and bizarre history surrounding Lincoln's life and death. Legends claims Lincoln's restless spirit haunts the White House, the tomb site, and the very streets we walk tonight! This tour is heavy on factual history but includes the known ghostly lore about Lincoln. Suitable for all ages.
Tour begins #1 Old State Capitol Plaza in front of Lincoln's law office 6th and Adams St.
March 6th - September 29th, Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30pm
October Friday & Saturday only at 7:30pm
$12 adults, $8 kids 11-17, free under 10 up to 2 kids, seniors/military $10
Tickets can be purchased upon arrival
#1GHOST TOUR IN MIDWEST - MIDWEST LIVING MAGAZINE
Mary's Ghost Walk
No other first Lady in this nation's history endured as much as Mary Lincoln. Surrounded by immense tragedy she turned to Spiritualism for comfort until her last days in Springfield. This 90-minute 10 block tour walks to Lincoln sites and recounts the privileged yet tragic life of America's first 1stLady. Suitable all ages, but may not hold the attention of younger kids.
Tour begins #1 Old State Capitol Plaza in front of Lincoln's law office 6th and Adams St.
March 9th- October 27th, Friday & Saturdays at 7:45pm
$12 adults, $8 kids 11-17, free under 10 up to 2 kids, seniors/military $10
Tickets can be purchased upon arrival
The Dead Walk
This 90-minute 12 block tour walks through the downtown historical district and recounts the haunted history of this old prairie town. Endure tales of cannibalism, Springfield's Dr. Frankenstein; sort of, a school built over an old cemetery, ghostly Civil War soldiers, a haunted theater, the Hickox house and the old Branson morgue now a pub. There's more tales of ghostly torment! Suitable all ages, but may not hold attention of younger kids, parent's discretion.
Tour begins #1 Old State Capitol Plaza in front of Lincoln's law office 6th and Adams St.
June 1st- September 29th, Friday & Saturday at 8pm
October 5th- November 10th, Friday & Saturday at 7pm (note time change)
$12 adults, $8 kids 11-17, free under 10 up to 2 kids, seniors/military $10
Tickets can be purchased upon arrival
Springfield Ghost Hunt
This 3-hour caravan style driving tour goes to 3 sites believed to be actually haunted where you will participate in an actual light paranormal investigation. We'll briefly explain the basics of ghost hunting and then give you the paranormal equipment to see what spirits you find, or perhaps what finds you! No gimmicks or tricks, this is a real ghost hunt and not for the faint of heart. Cameras welcome.
Tour begins...to be determined
More tour details released this summer
Tickets can be purchased upon arrival
October - 5, 6, 13, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 31st 2, 3, 9, 10
November - 2, 3, 9, 10
$25 per person
- All tours have a 6 adult minimum to go out
- Tours will go out in light weather
- Reservations not necessary
- Cash sales only
For more information call 217-502-TOUR (8687)
CHECK WEB SITE FOR BLACKOUT DATES
Taste of Downtown, Blues & BBQ, Mother Road Festival
(2012 dates to be listed as soon as we can get them)
Springfield Walks is supported by The Springfield Visitors & Convention Bureau Looking For Lincoln Heritage Coalition Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Downtown Springfield Inc.
Springfield Walks has appeared:
- PBS Television
- CNN Travel Segment
- Midwest Living Magazine
- Good Housekeeping
- New York Times
- Washington Post
- USA Today
- Chicago Sun Times
- Chicago Tribune
- St. Louis Post Dispatch
- BBC
- Swiss Radio
- German Radio
