October is the perfect time to explore the haunted history of Arizona.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to get into the spirits of Halloween, look no further than US Ghost Adventures. These local tours will give you a look at some of the mysteries of the past lurking beneath and around the city.
Mesa is considered one of the most family-friendly parts of metropolitan Phoenix. Pack up the car for an evening of entertainment, sure to thrill you and all the little ghouls. Rest assured, some of the stories may have you looking over your shoulder in fright but are all suitable for the entire family.
HERE IS ONE THAT WILL SURELY SEND SHIVERS UP YOUR SPINE:
HAUNTED TOUR OF DOWNTOWN MESA
Rated No. 1 as Mesa’s favorite ghost tour, this guided tour is available nightly. It uncovers secrets of gateway ghosts lurking in various local locations. Learn about the haunted Williams Air Force Base Hotel, where spirits from fallen soldiers still march through the hallways, and you can reminisce about true tales and mysteries of the past that took place in our backyard, the Wild West.
A SMALL GLIMPSE INTO THE TALES OF THE TOUR:
A MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
“Once the old city jail, the Arizona Museum of Natural History displays much more than just the artifacts of Mesa’s Wild West past. A haunted stagecoach holds the soul of one lost cowboy while stranger murmurs emanate from the brick walls of the old jail.”
NILE THEATER “Mesa’s premier rock and roll venue and art gallery that traces its roots back to the 1920s. The smell of cigarettes and stale beer is often smelled in the dimly lit venue. But what is unusual is the shadow person, a leftover spirit from the venue’s old days full of punk rock brawls, seen smoking his favorite brand after closing.”
NASH VINTAGE “Deep below Mesa run a series of tunnels of mysterious origin. Once used by rumrunners during prohibition times, these tunnels have sparked legends of poltergeists and monsters, such as the ghost dog in Nash Vintage’s basement.”
ARE YOU GETTING SCARED YET?
Other local US Ghost Adventure Tours are also available and include separate haunted destinations with equally suspenseful tales from the past.
US Ghost Adventures provides ghost tours and haunted experiences across more than 100 cities in the United States. Their focus is to deliver entertaining history and authentic interpretations of hauntings. Their tours are based on historical research and firsthand accounts from guests and tour guides.
“US Ghost Adventures aim to make sense of the unexplainable, by sharing stories of people who left their mark on haunted locations, without resorting to costumes or dramatic flair.
Visit https://usghostadventures.com/mesa-ghost-tour/ to plan your evening of adventure. All tours meet at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, located at 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Tours last approximately one hour and include a one-mile walking distance. Be sure to ask your tour guide about bonus extended tour options to various haunted locations.