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COLUMBUS GHOST TOURS

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Hear tales of ghosts, ghouls, murder and horror from Columbus' 200 plus year history on a night out unlike any other! Whether you're entertaining clients, looking for an unique date night, celebrating a life event or just really into spooky stuff, like we are, we offer several options as well as special events throughout the year to satisfy your dark side.

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Our tours are led by paranormal historians with a passion for storytelling and a knack for digging up the darkest tales from central Ohio's past. Connecting modern day hauntings to history and horror is our specialty.

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We offer our guests a view behind the scenes at many of the locations we visit. Though we like to keep any given night's itinerary a mystery, many of our stops are historic and iconic Columbus institutions.

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Haunted History Tour

What might make a city haunted?

This is not a ghost hunting tour, but is a chance to explore Columbus’ haunted past. We’ll have a great time walking and sharing stories. Join me on one of the listed dates or contact me for a customized, private tour. Those who are 21 might enjoy grabbing a drink at some of the oldest and most haunted bars in the city. Those under 21 can still enjoy the experience, just contact me for details.

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Columbus Haunted History Tour

Walk the streets of Columbus hearing stories of Columbus' dark past.
Find out what is hiding beneath the North Market.
Visit the site of Columbus' first public execution.
Which famous ghost has been caught dancing at the Ohio Statehouse?
Hear documented haunted stories from some of your favorite Columbus locations.
Answer the question, "What might make a city haunted?"

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For the safety of our guides and guests, we have made the tough decision to hold off on providing tours at this time. Many of the places we visit are either closed or at reduced capacity and space is at a premium. While we would love to further help you explore, discover, and connect with this great city, it seems like the best option is to wait until things are back to normal to continue the tours you love.

Please keep an eye on our webpage, or drop us a line ([email protected]) to get notified when tours resume. We'll be launching Crimes, Cons, and Cocktails (Famous Columbus Crimes) and the Boos and Brews (Haunted HIstory) tour again when it's safe.

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Historic Ghost Tour at Walnut Grove Cemetery Worthington

Take a spooky Historic Ghost Tour at the Walnut Grove Cemetery on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 7-9 pm. The Worthington Historical Society will lead guests on a tour under the moon in the cemetery.

Worthington residents spanning the centuries who have made Walnut Grove their final resting place will be out and about after dark to share stories.

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Historic Ghost Tour details

The ghost tour is located in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, rain or shine. Wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight or lantern. The tour is designed for guests 13 and older.

In the event of severe weather, cancellation will be posted on our website by 6 pm.

Tickets are $18, and are non-refundable.

Purchase tickets on the Society’s website using the “Book a Tour” button on the homepage for $18, or The Shop at the Old Rectory. (Cash or Check only)

Walnut Grove Cemetery Milton Drive Worthington, OH 43085

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Ghost tours, scarecrows and more: We found plenty of fun things to do around Columbus on Halloween weekend

The past month of carving pumpkins and watching scary movies has all led up to this: Halloween weekend is upon us!

Greater Columbus has no shortage of activities and events, many appropriate for the whole family . Ghost tours in Westerville and Worthington will keep your mind spinning with spooky stories, and you can learn how to detect paranormal activity at a ghost-hunting event at the main branch of the Pickerington Library.

And if you just want a way to while away a brisk fall afternoon, check out the plethora of scarecrows throughout Fairfield County.

In the highlights that follow, there’s something to keep everyone scared stiff.

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All aboard the Ghost Trolley!

Grab the Ghost Trolley and take off to the woods of Worthington on a just-scary-enough adventure every half hour between 4 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Ohio Railway Museum , 990 Proprietary Road, Worthington.

“We've got several older cars and trolley decorated up for Halloween with spiderwebs and ghosts and some animated stuff, nothing too scary. It seems to be harder to find non-scary Halloween places for kids,” said Gary Anagnostis, a trustee and board member for the museum.

Visitors will take a 20-minute guided tour through the cars, and then head out on the trolley for a half-hour adventure.

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“We have a trolley ride that runs over (Route) 161 and back into the woodsy area,” Anagnostis said. “There's a little vagabond camp set up there, and another trolley, dressed up like a ghost trolley.”

Visitors enter the ghost trolley, where they are joined by the vagabonds from the camp, who have some stories to tell.

The Ghost Trolley has been running intermittently since the '80s, and more steadily since 2013.

Tickets cost $10, or free for those younger than 3. (614-885-7345, www.ohiorailwaymuseum.org )

Uptown Ghost Story Tours offered

If you like ghost stories served with a side of history, check out the Uptown Ghost Story Tours in Westerville. The tours, hosted by performers from Good Medicine Productions, last about 90 minutes. Tours depart, appropriately, from the Otterbein Cemetery, going on to cover 12 sites, including homes and businesses, over about nine blocks in the historical district of Westerville.

The Ghost Tours started in 2019, and took a hiatus over 2020 because of COVID.

“We collected stories from property owners and residents all over the uptown area, the historical area of Westerville. And then we had a history buff go through the stories and see if there's a connection between the stories and what we know of the history of the residents of the houses,” said Lynn Aventino, executive director of Uptown Westerville, which produces the tours.

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“For example, there are stories about ghosts in the building where the Old Bag of Nails Pub is. It turns out there was a fire there back in the 1800s. Everyone panicked, and three people were killed in the stampede, one woman and two children. They think the ghosts may be the two children, a boy and a girl,” Aventino said.

All the ghost stories relayed during the event have some sort of historical connection to the homes and businesses included on the tour, which has drawn people from all over the state and out of state.

Tours, which can be booked online and are limited to about 18 participants, depart at 7 and 9 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 and 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Masks are recommended for the tours. Tickets cost $23. ( www.uptownwestervilleinc.com )

Scarecrows descend on Fairfield County

All month long, Fairfield County has hosted the free “Trail of Scarecrows,” in which residents and business people craft scarecrows and show them off in displays in front of their homes or businesses. The scarecrows can be found in various spots in 14 communities, including Lancaster, Lithopolis, Pickerington and Sugar Grove.

“Everybody creates their own scarecrow,” said Fran Tharp of Visit Fairfield County. “That’s one of the most remarkable things about this trail for me: to see how creative some of these people are.”

By visiting the website www.visitfairfieldcounty.org , visitors can select which community they would like to visit and follow a map that marks each scarecrow stop on their journey. Some communities, such as Lancaster, allow for walking between scarecrows; more rural areas, such as Amanda or Rushville, require driving.

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“This is our third year to do it countywide,” Tharp said. “It’s a great way to bring people in from all over the place.”

But don’t wait: The trail goes cold after the 31st, and by next weekend, all of the scarecrows will be put away for next year. ( www.visitfairfieldcounty.org )

Other highlights

‘hallebooia’ concert at osu .

Ensembles from the Ohio State University School of Music — including the Bass Studio, Bassoon Studio, Harp Studio and a ukulele ensemble — will make spooky sounds for the 27th edition of “HalleBOOia!” at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Hughes Hall Auditorium, 1899 College Road. Pop music, video-game scores and, of course, Halloween-themed tunes will be heard during the free performance. Attendees, who are requested to register in advance at music.osu.edu for contact-tracing purposes, are required to wear masks — and invited to wear costumes. ( music.osu.edu )

Ghost tour in Worthington Historic District

Learn some spooky history at an after-dark ghost tour through Worthington’s Historic District. The tour, which will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28, will begin at the Old Rectory, 50 W. New England Ave., and will include stops at assorted spots throughout the community. Organizers suggest wearing walking shoes and bringing a flashlight. And, since the tour will go on in the event of rain, an umbrella is also recommended — that is, unless you ask the spirits for clear weather. ( www.worthingtonhistory.org )

High-volume Haunted Fest

If Halloween to you means many hours of high decibel music and dancing, check out Haunted Fest. The 18-and-older event will be held from 8 p.m. Oct. 29 to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center, Intersetate 71 and East 17th Avenue. Performing will be Alesso, Duke Dumont, Two Friends, Dombresky and others. Haunted Fest includes traditional live music as well as live music via headphones in the Silent Disco. Costumes are encouraged, and food trucks will be on location. Tickets cost $64.99 ( www.hauntedfest.com )

Buckeye Lake Halloween bash

Celebrate Halloween on the shores of Buckeye Lake from 7 to 9 p.m. October 29 at the Boatyard at Buckeye Lake, 5171 North Bank Rd., Buckeye Lake. Take part in a costume contest, listen to Big Bad Stache and partake of some spooky drink specials and food from the Buckeye Canteen food truck . (740-822-0079, boatyardatbuckeyelake.com )

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Walking with the Dead at Green Lawn

Cruise past monuments, moats and gargoyles on the third annual Walking with the Dead event, sponsored by the Columbus Rotary and Green Lawn Cemetery. Meet at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Green Lawn Ave., at 5 p.m. Oct. 29 for a 1-mile or 5K fun walk or run. Costumes are encouraged, and strollers are welcome. Registration of $30 for the 1-mile walk or $40 for the 5K benefits the Columbus Rotary Foundation and provides funds to the Green Lawn Cemetery Association to maintain the cemetery. A 90-minute tour of the cemetery will follow the run/walk, and is open both to those who participated and others. The price for those who didn't take part in the run is $45. ( www.columbusrotary.org/event/walk-with-the-dead-1 )

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Learn about paranormal investigation

Join the investigators from Tri-C Ghost Hunters — based in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati — for Ghost Hunt: Library Edition. The free event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at the main branch of the Pickerington Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington. Investigators from the 40-member team, which includes researchers, audio specialists and mediums, will discuss how they investigate the paranormal, what equipment they use and the results of an investigation of the library. (614-837-4104, pickeringtonlibrary.org )

'The Passion of Dracula' in Chillicothe

Dracula replaces Tecumseh in the fall in the woods and fields outside Chillicothe. Bundle up and watch your neck when you catch the final weekend of “The Passion of Dracula,” with performances at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 at the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968 Marietta Road, Chillicothe. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and snacks and drinks will be available. Tickets cost $30. (866-775-0700, hauntedmountain.org )

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Columbus, ohio, fear columbus haunted house, december 2024.

2023 Trailer

Age RECOMMENDED

Fear columbus is not recommended for children under the age of 13. anyone under the age of 13 must have at least one parent/guardian in the group., full age restriction info here, holiday horror experience, 40,000 sqft of holiday horror.

Krampus: A Haunted Christmas Experience is a massive interactive walkthrough horror attraction featuring elaborate sets, live actors and audio visual technology. Featuring 3 different themed attractions, food vendors, retail store, photo ops, Christmas light shows and more!

Fireworks: New for 2023 o n select nights only we will have fireworks accompany the new outside light show. These shows take place all night until close. Fireworks will not be announced in advance, are weather permitting, and subject to change without notice.

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Krampus ATTRACTIONS

Immersive walkthrough experiences, all new light shows, horror themed christmas light show.

Experience multiple all new light shows synced to music. Featuring our largest production ever with new special effects an all new sound track, and more.

NEW FOR 2023: A new massive light show covering the entire building facade and midway area.

The Tale of Krampus

Live the nightmare.

Intro Light Show
Snow, Wind and Fog Effects
Live actors

This walkthrough attraction takes you through the tale of Krampus. Every scene will unveil another page in the storybook. Once the story is complete you will have to escape from Krampus’s lair! This experience starts with a giant indoor light show synced to music.

Aftermath: Frozen

Hell frozen over.

Animated Light Show

This immersive walkthrough experience features large sets modeled after a post-apocalyptic city. For Krampus, we have transformed this town into a frozen wasteland complete with falling snow, wind, and fog. We have used technology to simulate walking through an old town in the middle of a blizzard.

NEW FOR 2023: All new scenes for with our largest renovations ever. Over 60% of the attraction has been completely recreated.

More Holiday Horror

Exclusive krampus merchandise.

Horror Themed Items
Fear Columbus Merch
Drinks and Snacks

We have a full retail area at our facility that has been totally stocked and decorated for the holidays! Featuring not only Fear Columbus merchandise but also plenty of snacks, drinks, and Christmas and Halloween themed items from several partnered vendors. We also sell printed souvenir group photos that you will take when you enter the first attraction!

NEW FOR 2023: Enjoy a faster shopping experience at a 2nd retail location in a new heated tent area featuring our best selling Krampus items.

Haunted Christmas Photo Ops

Grab a group photo in our themed photo op before or after entering the Krampus Attractions! You can also take photos and videos of the main outside and inside light shows!

Fright Bites

Classic christmas treats.

Hot Chocolate Bar
Christmas Cookies
Food Trucks

New for 2023: Enjoy classic Christmas treats with a Krampus twist. Featuring Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and plenty of other holiday treats. Select food trucks will also be available throughout the event.

Ticketing Information

Tickets must be purchased online.

Due to very high demand and limited capacity all tickets for this event MUST be purchased online in advance. You will need to select the date and time you would like to attend when you purchase your ticket so please plan accordingly.

"It's proven incredibly popular, selling out all 12 sessions in mere minutes since it opened"

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Regarding Our Past Events

Prices vary based on date, time and demand. Prices subject to change without notice.

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Join Early Access to get tickets before they go on sale to the public for 2024. Krampus is an incredibly popular event and dates sell out very quickly once they are released.

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2605 northland plaza dr. columbus, ohio 43231, dates and times, 5 star google reviews.

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It was well worth the 3 hour drive. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a thrill.

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Largest and most elaborate haunted house I've ever been to.

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makes you feel as if you were dropped right in the middle of a post apocolyptic warzone!!

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In the event more tickets become available we will notify everyone on the waitlist by email and text message. You can also join to be notified if more dates or times are added.

Tickets to our year round events sell out very quickly once they get launched. To give yourself the best chance of securing tickets you can signup for free to get access to tickets before they go on sale to the public.

Columbus Landmarks Foundation

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Ghost Tours

THE TICKETS HAVE ALL VANISHED! Sorry, but all tours are full. For over 30 years, Columbus Landmarks Foundation has featured the haunted and unusual stories of what lurks behind the city’s façade . This year’s line-up promises thrills and chills in varied historic neighborhoods of Columbus.

Tour capacity is limited – hurry for tickets before they vanish! Your ticket purchase supports the work of Columbus Landmarks as we advocate for historic preservation and quality new design, ensuring landmarks in the future! Columbus Landmarks Member tickets are on sale October 1. Non-Member tickets are available October 3. Don’t want to risk the wait? >>JOIN/RENEW today!

The crunch of autumn leaves beneath the feet, the vacant window eyes of Victorian houses watching passersby, the crisp fall air (or is it a spirit?) that chills the bones—yes, it is that time of year on Town Street, undoubtedly the most haunted street in Columbus and the place where our 30+ years of ghost-story enhanced architectural tours began!

South High Street is deliciously close to the Scioto River’s dark and bloody past and to some of Columbus’s oldest ghost stories and deepest secrets. Join us for an atmospheric walking tour and hear how the river’s chilling influence has set the tone for ghost stories involving a funeral home, a bakery, a motel, and a juke box that plays itself.

A walking tour of Columbus’ most haunted taverns and the environs of Mound Street, long associated with the architecture and history of Columbus’s criminal past. We’ll stop at three taverns to share tales of the restless site of the old prison and gallows hills, the story of the canal warehouses and Columbus’ Bowery Street, the most “cultured” ghosts of Columbus, the 20th century unsolved murder in a parking garage on an ancient burial mound site, and the true story of Schwartz’s Castle.

There is time at each tavern for enjoying the atmosphere and a drink. Drinks are not included in the price of the tour, but bar bites at one stop, sparkling narration, historic gossip, and architectural knowledge of the taverns is cheerfully included. Tours are led by Doreen Uhas Sauer and/or Tom Betti, co-authors of Historic Columbus Taverns .

As the oldest neighborhood in Columbus, Franklinton (founded 1797) has the oldest ghost stories and legends in the city. Things go bump in the night in the buildings that withstood the devastating 1913 flood, and early spirits roam “the Bottoms,” as it was known. No wonder Thurston the Magician was born on the West Side, and the apartment he bought for his family still stands. Since spirits are known to be disturbed when change occurs, who better to lead the tour than Jim Sweeney, Columbus Landmarks Foundation trustee and Franklinton storyteller who has lived, breathed, and helped oversee the changes. Head to Strongwater early for dinner before or plan to stop by for a night cap when the tour ends back there.

Buildings surrounding the Statehouse share darker pasts than you might imagine. Business owners who never leave their workplaces; murders committed in fancy hotels; theatres with “ghost lights”; tunnels and more tunnels; ghosts of scorned women; telegraph signals that still transmit; secret gangster lairs; and the truth about the Statehouse—no fake news here, but legends and ghost stories galore. Tour begins inside Ringside so you may want to get there early for dinner or you can order a drink as the stories flow. The tour will head from there on an atmospheric walk around Statehouse square.

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15 thoughts on “Ghost Tours”

Really interested in the ghost tours for 2016.

Great – thanks! We will have a full line-up of ghost tours in October. Details/tickets will be available September 1. Stay tuned!

It’s September 1, where are the descriptions of the ghost tours?

Hi Heather – we’re busy confirming all the details/sites. The tours will go live tomorrow – Thursday, September 8. Sorry for the delay!

When will tickets be released for Columbus Landmark’s Franklinton Ghost Tour in 2017? Thank you.

Hi Shafi – we plan to announce dates, details and tickets in early September! I will send you the link once it’s live. Thank you for your interest! Becky

Would you please send me the link for ghost tours. Thank you so much.

http://archive.columbuslandmarks.org/event-calendar/ghost-tours/

I would like to purchase to tickets for the walk the Saturday before Halloween 2016. How can I do this?

Hi Kim – thank you for your interest! The 2016 Ghost Tour schedule, descriptions and ticketing will go “live” on September 6. Please check back then to see what we have lined up for Saturday, October 29. Becky West

We’ve tried to get Haunted Tavern tour tickets but always sold out, will they be available again this year?

Hi Michelle – sorry for the delay! Tours will go live tomorrow, September 8. Thank you for your interest!

Are the tours for 2018 booked already? If not, please send me the info to purchase tickets

Hi Larissa! Not yet – we typically don’t publish them until September. We will email you as soon as they are “live”. Thank you for your interest!

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