Aurora Two Brothers Roundhouse Ghost Tour and Investigation
What To Expect
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.
Why Choose American Ghost Walks?
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.
Expert paranormal guide
Fridays at 8pm
Easy/Moderate
$25 per person
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The Roundhouse as seen in the Nineteenth Century
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Roundhouse employees have seen shadowy silhouettes “dancing" in the Lager Room long after everyone has gone.
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Diane Ladley and two tour guests use devices to track unexplained anomalies during a paranormal investigation of the Two Brothers Roundhouse.
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Do you dare cross the elevated walkway and step into the most most haunted heart of the Two Brothers Roundhouse?
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A full body apparition of a 1950s train worker has been seen and felt in this chilly corridor of the Two Brothers Roundhouse. Some employees refuse to walk down here alone at night.
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A softly luminescent orb strolls its way down the haunted corridor of the Roundhouse.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?
We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.
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Can I bring my pet?
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
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Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?
While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.
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What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?
We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tourtime. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.
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What is your cancellation policy?
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!
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