Posted in Texas September 23, 2020 by Katie Lawrence

Texas Is Home To Three Of The Top 10 Spookiest Ghost Tours In The Entire U.S.

Texas boasts an extremely rich history, and with that comes quite a few ghost stories. According to USA Today, the Lone Star State is home to three of the top ten spookiest ghost tours in the U.S (okay, one of them also has locations in other states, but it still counts).

From haunted pub crawls to a ghost bus to nighttime strolls through historic districts dating back centuries, these tours promise a ghoulishly good time.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/

First up is Nightly Spirits, which holds tours in cities all over the country. Three of its locations are right here in Texas: Houston, Austin, and Dallas.

On the pub crawl, you'll visit some of the city's most notoriously spirit-infested spots, making pit stops at bars along the way. Destinations include the century-old Driskill Hotel in Austin, Dallas' Green Door Public House, and Char Bar in Houston. Enjoy a haunted history lesson, drink in-hand, as you're whisked back in time through some seriously gruesome happenings.

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours, located in San Antonio, clocked in at #2 on the list. They offer several different tours, the most popular of which is a ride on the Ghost Bus.

Among the destinations you'll visit include the infamous Menger Hotel, San Antonio’s Old Red Light District, the Old Bexar County Jail, and the Alamo City's most historic cemetery. A knowledgeable tour guide will detail the dark past of each place and, the tales promising to leave your hair standing on end.

The Dinner & Ghost Tour, which takes place on select Fridays and Saturdays, takes you inside the Menger Hotel. Sit down to a lavish three-course meal before walking the creepy corridors for 60-90 minutes.

Embark on the 90-minute Haunted History Walk to traverse the very oldest streets of San Antonio. You'll stop at the Alamo, the Spanish Governor’s Mansion, the Menger Hotel, and more historically haunted places.

Last, but certainly not least, is New Braunfels Ghost Tours, which snagged the #9 spot. This 90-minute walking tour leads through the historic downtown district and features spooky stories you won't find in history books.

Tours begin at 8 p.m. in front of Naegelin's Bakery, which is located at 129 South Seguin Street. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.

Have you dared to take any of these ghost tours? If so, let us know all about your experience in the comments! Check out our previous article to learn more about Sisters Grimm: Hop On The Ghost Bus And Take A Haunted Tour Of Texas’ Most Paranormally Active City, San Antonio.

Address: 204 Alamo Plaza Suite #T, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

Address: New Braunfels, TX, USA

Address: 202 Travis St ste 666, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Address: 600 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Address: Austin, TX, USA