Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt
Description
Chicago's original Millionaire's Row, meet the ghosts of the Gilded Age. Marshall Field, George Pullman, Philip Armour, and many more used to live in this amazing area, the most desirable address in the city before the fire. Many of the incredible homes are still standing and the spirits linger, waiting to divulge their secrets in a haunted history tour and ghost investigation in one of Chicago's most prestigious places.
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Itinerary
This will be our first stop. You will hear the scandals and ghost stories of this famous abode.
The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival-style house. You will learn about the sordid history of Chicago's oldest building.
We will stop by this distinct 1870s mansion, in the heart of the Chicago's renowned Prairie Avenue Historic District.
The Second Presbyterian Church is a landmark Gothic Revival church. You will hear about the haunted history of a beautiful house of worship.
From its history as an Indian trail to its eventual ascendence to the home of the 19th Century Rich and Famous, you'll learn history and ghost stories of people like George Pullman, who designed the famous train sleeping car to amazing architect Henry Ives Cobb, designer of the Newberry Library, and more as we present the haunted stories and scandals of these fascinating Victorian characters.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
While in town for work I was looking for something interesting to do near the conference center/hotels by McCormick. This was a phenomenal walking tour of some of Chicago’s oldest residences built around the 1880s. The tour guide Tony is extremely knowledgeable about local history and a great storyteller. Definitely some haunted spaces, he gave us EMF meters to play with and we picked up signals in several locations. Highly recommend. Thank you so much!
We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Prairie Avenue’s haunted history with Tony! he really brings those stories to life! Thanks for joining us and for the great review. 👻
Except for being a little cold, it was a very interesting tour. Tony was very a fountain of knowledge about the history of the neighborhood and the houses we visited. He had stories of ghost sightings at the various areas we visited. A very worthwhile tour.
Thanks for the kind review! Tony really knows his stuff, and we’re glad the chill didn’t stop you from enjoying the history and hauntings. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Our tour guide Tony was very knowledgeable on the history of the neighborhood that he gave us a tour and learned a lot about that district Allowed us to use ghost hunting equipment which I thought was really cool Overall Tony did a great job with the weather being terrible Overall Tony did a great job with the weather being terrible
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour (even with the rough weather), and that you had fun using the ghost hunting equipment. Tony always brings the history to life rain or shine!
Went on a chilly night, I was underdressed, but had so much fun I didn't even notice the cold after a while. So informative, definitely will be going on more tours soon
Thanks for the sweet review! We're so glad the fun (and the chills) kept you warm can’t wait to have you back for more spooky adventures soon!
Tony was a great guide, so knowledgeable! My husband and I had a fantastic time and learned a lot. Thanks for the fun tour, Tony!
Thanks for the kind words! Tony’s thrilled you had a fantastic time and learned lots. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you both again soon!
The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The guide welcomed all questions and answered them with enthusiasm. The history of the beautiful neighborhood is interesting and engaging and the ghost hunting tools are fun.
Thanks for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the mix of history, haunts, and humor, and had fun with the ghost hunting tools. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Tony was a great tour guide and super knowledgeable! We had a great time. I would recommend this tour for sure!
Thanks so much! We're glad you had a great time with Tony he really knows his stuff. Appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
I enjoyed the storytelling the most. Tony is an amazing tour guide and his extension knowledge of the neighborhood made the experience immersive to the imagination. I will definitely be returning next time I am in town and I will personally request Tony.
Tony’s storytelling really pulls you in! So glad you had such an immersive experience. We’ll be sure to keep Tony ready for your next visit can’t wait to have you back!
Great experience! Tony, our tour guide was amazing! There was just myself, my teenage daughter and her friend on the tour. He took so much time with us and had a vast knowledge about the spirits thought to haunt the area, the houses and neighborhood, and Chicago overall. He answered all of our questions. You can tell he is very passionate about what he does. Since he is a paranormal investigator, he was able to give us insight into paranormal information. We loved being able to use the equipment and definitely got responses from all of it. He took his time and we never felt rushed. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour and absolutely recommend Tony. Thank you for a great experience!!! Hope to come back someday and do another tour.
Wow this is everything we hope for on a tour! Tony's passion and knowledge really shine through, and we're so glad your group got to experience that firsthand . We'd love to have you back anytime!
Tony was our guide and was a great guy! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Chicago and the area we were in. We happened to also have a very "active" night on our tour which was both creepy and exciting. One of the best ghost tours we have been on!
Now that’s what we love to hear! A creepy, exciting, and history-packed night with Tony? That’s a win. So glad your tour was active those are the ones you never forget. Thanks for joining us on Prairie Avenue
