Aurora Two Brothers Roundhouse Ghost Tour
"America's Ghost Storyteller" Diane Ladley takes you on a lantern-led tour inside this historic establishment.
In 1994 a true blue, all-American hero visited the decaying Roundhouse. He weaved among the obstacles of rubble, trash, discarded needles, and rusted out rails; danced around gaping holes and oily puddles dripping with rainwater from the broken roof; moved through the cold shadows that seemed to fall back from his presence...and he fell in love with the crumbling old wreck. He was Walter Payton, the all-star running back of the Chicago Bears football team from 1975 to 1987, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, winner of multiple MVP and Player of the Year awards, the NFL Player of the Decade, champion of Super Bowl XX, Hall of Fame inductee...
Restoration of the old ruin began on March 17, 1995, and on March 21, 1996 it opened as Walter Payton's Roundhouse Complex. But soon after its grand opening employees began to experience strange things they couldn't explain. It only took one night alone in the huge stone building for their brewmaster to refuse to stay so late by himself ever again. He said he had heard too many strange noises and saw shadows that he simply couldn't explain or find the source of. "It's fine as long as there are people around, or if it's daylight. But you can't pay me enough to stay overnight alone in a haunted place."
Now you get to be the ghost hunter! Join our paranormal investigations and haunted history tours to explore this beautifully restored historic building for yourself.
This 1.5-hour, lantern-guided ghost tour inside Aurora's Two Brothers Roundhouse is hosted by Diane Ladley, "America's Ghost Storyteller," and includes an opportunity for ghost tour guests to participate in a paranormal investigation in an attempt to determine if there is indeed life AFTER the end of the line in Aurora, Illinois.
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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
- ▸"The Devil's in that Hole" - Back in the 70s before the Roundhouse was restored, kids would play here and call it "The Pit". What caused an adventurous teenager to run off in front of his friends and never come back?
- ▸"Somebody's Behind You…" - During a romantic interlude in the abandoned building, a young woman saw something that caused her to say to her lover, "If you love me, you'll never go back there again."
- ▸"Get. Out." - Spirits don't have to be just the souls of people who have passed beyond the veil. Is there such a thing as a vehicular haunting?
- ▸"The Shadowmen" - In the oldest part of the Roundhouse, built in 1856 people have reported seeing mysterious figures in the antiquated hallways.
- ▸"The Spirit of Sweetness" - Walter Payton led the charge to restore the Roundhouse to its former glory and has he come back to visit from beyond the grave?
Itinerary
Meet your guide at 205 N Broadway — 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505.
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A historic crossroads
See the places that you normally don't get to go and meet the lost souls who had so much fun at two Brothers and the Roundhouse over the years, not even death could keep them from coming back.
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A Mysterious Well
Recount Brian's terrifying encounter with the "Devil's face"
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The Collapsed Roof
Recount Gary and Liz's frightening experience and will you also hear the voice exclaim "Get out!"
Important Info
- ▸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
Two Brothers Roundhouse (205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505)
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