Aurora Hauntings Ghost Walk
Explore the "City of Cemeteries" with EMF ghost meters on this two hour ghost walk tour of Aurora's thriving downtown.
Brian suddenly burst out from the shadows at the west side of the building, running like he was on fire. His face was stark white with fear, eyes bulging wide, and he was too far beyond terror to even scream. Brian grabbed his bike from the bottom of the pile of kids' bicycles, forcefully ripped it free from the entangling wheels and handlebars, and then took off on his bike like a rocket. Strangely, Brian refused to come to the door to tell them what had happened to him back in the shadows. Stranger still, Brian swore he would never again go back to the Aurora Roundhouse, saying only that, "The Devil's in that hole!" He never explained what he meant by that...and he never did return to play in the Roundhouse.
Explore the "City of Cemeteries" with EMF ghost meters on this two hour ghost walk tour of Aurora's thriving downtown. Stepping silently from the railroad's haunted, 150-year-old roundhouse to Aurora's Riverwalk and Stolp Island, you'll shudder at tales of shocking murders, ghastly crimes and lost souls.
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The Aurora Hauntings Ghost Walk was founded by Diane Ladley, who literally wrote the book on Haunted Aurora. Diane has been called "America's Ghost Storyteller" and leads the tours with the same knowledge and passion that she brought to discovering these local legends and tales to begin with.
Tour Highlights
- ▸In 1881 Aurora got the nickname, "The City of Lights" because it was the first town in Illinois to light its streets with electric lights. But Aurora is also called, "The City of Cemeteries," for the unusually high number of graveyards located here.
- ▸The first burials at Mount Olivet Cemetery were prior to 1850, but people have reported seeing a 1958 Lincoln Continental drive up to the front gates and two women in 1950s-era clothing get out. Suddenly they and the car simply fade away.
- ▸It's one thing to hear the spooky tale; it's quite another to physically stand at the actual location where one of the city's darkest events of the past occurred. And it's even far more than that when your electromagnetic field (EMF) detector provided by the tour suddenly starts to flash and beep, which makes you wonder with eerie, hair-raising fright…Is the ghost of the tale standing next to you, listening about their own tragic demise?
Itinerary
Meet your guide at 205 N Broadway — 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505.
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Two Brothers Roundhouse
According to witnesses, shadow men, a ghost train, and maybe even the devil himself have made an appearance at this storied location over the years.
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Leland Tower
Some residents of this apartment complex claim that an unfortunate and ghostly residue lingers from the tragedies that have occurred here.
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Millennium Plaza Pavilion
As you walk next to the river, learn some of the tales of true crime and murder in Aurora's history.
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Historical Society Museum and William Tanner House
This house built in 1857 contains the Aurora Historical Society has been investigated by ghost hunters and is home to very unusual activity...
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Aurora Historical Society Museum
What secrets of this fascinating city are hidden within the museum?
Important Info
- ▸This tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- ▸The tour route is wheelchair-accessible, just let us know if you plan on using one, so we can adjust the route appropriately for your comfort
- ▸Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
- ▸Service animals are welcome but for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home.
Meeting Point
Meets in front of Two Brothers Roundhouse (205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Also In Aurora
Aurora Two Brothers Roundhouse Ghost Tour
- Lantern tour of the Roundhouse
- Hands-on paranormal investigation
- Drinks inside Two Brothers
Do You Have The Courage To Join?
Explore haunted locations and hear chilling tales. Face your fears and uncover dark secrets — if you dare.
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