Lincoln Park Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour

Lincoln Park, Chicago



Experience a chilling tour where you are the ghost hunter, guided through Chicago's most eerie sites and immersed in their chilling tales including Lincoln Park and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

The Lincoln Park Hauntings Chicago Ghost Tour is an evening ghost hunt in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, ideal for paranormal enthusiasts and history fans.

Highlights

  • Learn about Lincoln Park’s connection to the Great Fire of 1871
  • Discover the truth about the lost graves in the cemetery
  • Uncover the story of the scandalous “Suicide Bridge” over the Lagoon
  • Visit the site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre
  • Use paranormal equipment to detect spectral activity

Description

This guided tour operates on select evenings at 8 PM and takes you through some of Chicago’s most haunted locations, including the Chicago History Museum, Couch Tomb, Lincoln Park Zoo, Café Brauer, and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site. On this tour, participants become active ghost hunters, exploring eerie places while hearing chilling tales of Chicago’s haunted past.

The tour begins at the Chicago History Museum, known for its connection to President Abraham Lincoln’s deathbed and reported spectral sightings. Next, you visit the Couch Tomb, the only remaining marked grave from the Chicago Cemetery destroyed by the Great Chicago Fire, learning about the lost souls believed to wander there.

At Lincoln Park Zoo, built on fire-ravaged land, you may encounter spirits from Victorian times. The tour continues to Café Brauer, a former fine dining spot and Prohibition speakeasy rumored to harbor mobster ghosts. The final stop is the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site, where the infamous 1929 mob killing occurred, with stories of lingering echoes and hauntings.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Use of paranormal ghost hunting equipment

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Arrive dressed warmly for evening weather and bring a flashlight. The best time to visit is during select nights at 8 PM; check availability and book in advance to secure your spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an evening guided tour in Chicago’s Lincoln Park exploring haunted sites and paranormal stories.
The tour operates on select evenings at 8 PM; check the website for current availability.
The tour starts in Lincoln Park, Chicago, near key haunted landmarks in the neighborhood.
Anyone interested in Chicago’s paranormal history and haunted locations can join the tour.
Participants use devices designed to detect spectral activity, such as EMF detectors and spirit boxes.
The tour is generally geared toward adults and older teens due to its content; check the website for age restrictions.
Yes, the tour covers Lincoln Park’s history including the Great Fire of 1871 and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre site.
Yes, the tour visits actual haunted sites in Lincoln Park, including the Suicide Bridge and historical cemeteries.
The tour typically lasts around 90 minutes; exact duration is available on the booking page.
It is recommended to book tickets in advance as the Lincoln Park Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour fills up quickly.

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