2023 Haunt Walks
October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. NO WALK ON 10/31
** Tickets ON SALE in September on Eventbrite **
You don’t have to believe in ghosts to enjoy the Haunt Walks…though having a hunger for history and the mysterious and unexplained does make the journey more fun. With help from our sponsor Impact Roofing, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association is proud to host our 17th annual fundraiser that’s become one of our most popular events of the Fall in Athens-Limestone Alabama. Tourism President Teresa Todd says, “Our town is known for its’ Storytelling and our people who were interviewed for the stories we tell during Haunt Walks, told spellbinding stories that can be uniquely passed down
to future generations.”
The approximate 2 hour walking tours begin at the historic 1906 Athens Visitors Center building at 100 North Beaty St. just 2 blocks West of the Athens Courthouse Square, where volunteer guides, Shane Black, Garth Lovvorn Jr., Will Weir, Jamey Mikell and Jessie Zielgler lead groups of 20-25 through the darkened streets of Athens, making 10 spooky stops before returning.
Shane Black, author of “Spirits of Athens” says “The City of Athens is a picturesque, quintessential Southern town in North Central Alabama full of folklore and history. The town may also have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South.” Garth Lovvorn Jr. brings his personal experience of living with the haunting at the first stop on the tour. Will Weir, who portrays Governor George S. Houston is familiar with the tales of the phantom grandfather clock and the supervising phantom of the former governor’s historic home.
Haunt Walks dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays in October: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. Two walking tours nightly leaving promptly at 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Advance Tickets only are $15.00. Groups of eight who would rather ride than walk can opt for the 6:30 pm Haunt Ride provided by Wild Hearts Cowboy Carriage Rides for $30.00 each. All tickets will be advance sales only via Eventbrite and will be available for purchase online. Stay tuned.
FAQ:
All pre-tour check-ins will be at the Athens Visitors Center at 100 N. Beaty St.
Tours are in the dark and last approximately 2 hours.
Comfortable shoes for uneven sidewalks and outdoor weather clothing are recommended.
Tours will continue in light drizzle or slightly inclement weather.
No umbrellas are allowed as they block sight and sound. Please bring rain jackets or ponchos.
Wagon Tour guests do not disembark at stopping points.
Bathroom stops are available at pre-tour check-in and once midway on the tour.
No refunds, no exchanges. Please, if you are sick or have been around someone who has been sick - please refrain from attending the tour for the safety of those around you and our community at large.
Shane Black, author of “Spirits of Athens” says “The City of Athens is a picturesque, quintessential Southern town in North Central Alabama full of folklore and history. The town may also have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South.” Garth Lovvorn Jr. brings his personal experience of living with the haunting at the first stop on the tour. Will Weir, who portrays Governor George S. Houston is familiar with the tales of the phantom grandfather clock and the supervising phantom of the former governor’s historic home.
Haunt Walks dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays in October: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26. Two walking tours nightly leaving promptly at 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Advance Tickets only are $15.00. Groups of eight who would rather ride than walk can opt for the 6:30 pm Haunt Ride provided by Wild Hearts Cowboy Carriage Rides for $30.00 each. All tickets will be advance sales only via Eventbrite and will be available for purchase online. Stay tuned.
FAQ:
All pre-tour check-ins will be at the Athens Visitors Center at 100 N. Beaty St.
Tours are in the dark and last approximately 2 hours.
Comfortable shoes for uneven sidewalks and outdoor weather clothing are recommended.
Tours will continue in light drizzle or slightly inclement weather.
No umbrellas are allowed as they block sight and sound. Please bring rain jackets or ponchos.
Wagon Tour guests do not disembark at stopping points.
Bathroom stops are available at pre-tour check-in and once midway on the tour.
No refunds, no exchanges. Please, if you are sick or have been around someone who has been sick - please refrain from attending the tour for the safety of those around you and our community at large.