Haunt Walks

The Athens Haunt Walk is hosted annually by the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and features the haunted history of Athens by guided tour as darkness falls.  The 1.5-2.0 hour walking tour, winds through the historic districts of Athens - Beaty, Downtown, Houston and Athens College - lead by volunteer guides recounting the tales of woe and phantom featured in the book "The Spirits of Athens".

Dates and times will be announced annually for this grand October tradition in September.

Tickets for this event are available through pre-sale only - no tickets will be available at the door and are limited to 15 attendees per tour group.  Mask are required to attend the event.  Social distancing implemented.  Please practice Covid best-practices -- washing hands, sanitizer, stay home if you are sick or have been around someone who has been sick.

Cost is $10.00 per person for ages 12 and up  (cash or check) and are available during the pre-sale period (Starting September 15, 2020) via the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center on a first-come, first served basis.  No refunds, no exchanges.

In case of inclement weather, the stories shared on the walks will be hosted in the meeting room of the Athens-Limestone Visitors Center for both groups simultaneously at the 7:00PM time.

If you would like information on how to sponsor this event, please contact ALCTA at 256-232-5411.

2020 Pre-Sale Period Begins
09/15/2020

​2020 Dates for Haunt Walks

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October  6

6:30PM

7:00PM

October  8

6:30PM

7:00PM

October  13

6:30PM

7:00PM

October  15

6:30PM

7:00PM

October  20

6:30PM

7:00PM

October  22

6:30PM

7:00PM

October  27

6:30PM

7:00PM

October 29

6:3oPM

7:00PM
​Tour Disclaimer & Waiver

By using a ticket or tickets to the Haunt Walk Tours (hereinafter referred to as the Tour) and taking part in the event, I acknowledge that I may encounter the normal risks of injury or harm associated with outdoor events, nature, and social activities in general.

In consideration for my participation in this event, I  release and forever discharge The City of Athens, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and The Haunt Walk Committee, and agree not to sue them or any of their affiliates, employees, representatives, or successors, and officers, board, contractors, and employees, jointly and severally from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands for, upon or by reason of any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by participating in the Tour. I understand and agree that this event release and waiver of liability shall be binding upon my heirs, assigns and any personal entity acting upon my behalf, and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Alabama.

Athens-Limestone Visitors Center
100 North Beaty Street Athens, AL
​Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM