The Terrifying Tour That Will Take You To Cleveland's Most Haunted Places
By Nikki Rhoades|Published July 29, 2017
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
When it comes to haunted history, Cleveland does not immediately stand out as one of the creepier cities in the United States. After all, despite a long history that goes back to 1796, our oldest standing building (the Dunham Tavern, which you can learn about here) was built in 1842. Our oldest standing cemetery, Erie Street Cemetery, was established in 1826. Fortunately for thrill seekers, it is neither age nor appearance that makes an area haunted. Thus, Cleveland has many notorious destinations, and you can actually tour some of them in September.
Beginning in September, you can tour the Cleveland Flats with Psychic Sonya.
Sonya Horstman is well-known in the Cleveland area. She is a spiritualist, one who communicates with the dead in a religiously enlightened way. Her other talents include clairvoyancy and hand-trembling, a technique that allows her to read a person's energy.
This creepy adventure must be experienced at least once in your lifetime.
Beginning on September 7th, Sonya will take brave souls on a tour through the Cleveland Flats. The tour consists of creepy tales including stories that revolve around the Torso Murders.
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Thursday Night Ghost Walks are open to ages 13 to adult.
Arrive early and enjoy a delicious dinner with your host, Sonya. She'll have ghost pictures to show you and, if you're lucky, you might experience something for yourself! The building, which was constructed in the late 1800s, had its top two stories destroyed in a fire. Customers to the cafe, which opened in 1910, have reported disembodied screams, random piles of dimes seemingly assembling themselves, and general feelings of being watched.
Creepy tours continue into the Halloween season, delighting thrill-seekers. The Cleveland Ghost Bus Tours are $55 per person and will take place October 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own recording equipment to try to capture evidence of the paranormal.
Celebrate Halloween the grown-up way with an epic haunted tour that explores the best haunted bars in town and two distinguished local cemeteries. Tickets are $75 per person, which includes you bus seat and two drinks.
Sonya's expertise makes her the perfect person to tour our creepy city with.
Psychic Sonya enjoys sharing her gift with the community. Not only does she offer tours, but she also offers private psychic parties and makes appearances at local events to read Tarot Cards. She is also a "Ghostbuster" (a spirit banisher) and an ordained minister, so she has both experience and knowledge to apply during tours.
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Though beautiful, Cleveland by night is creepier than it seems.
Cleveland hides many secrets, one of which is that certain souls still wander the streets long after they have left their bodies. The stories that Clevelanders whisper are haunting and creepy, and many are even based in fact. What is your favorite local legend?
