• Front Street - Embark on a captivating walking tour that revives the spirits of Traverse City. The Historical Ghost Lantern Tour begins in the vibrant downtown area and delves into the eerie happenings on Front Street before moving south to 6th Street to recount the spectral stories of the Perry Hannah House and Carnegie Library. The tour reaches an exciting finale with a ghost-hunting adventure at Traverse City’s first official cemetery, using real ghost-hunting equipment, and concludes at the Perry Hannah Circle statue at the corner of Union and 6th Street.

Your journey starts at 313 E Front Street, Traverse City. Please meet your tour guide, who will be holding a lantern, OUTSIDE the Higher Self Bookstore.

Parking can be tricky, so please allocate an extra 30 minutes for parking and restroom use before the tour begins. The Hardy Parking Garage is conveniently located on Front Street, close to the tour’s meeting point.

This tour always begins promptly. Please call if you anticipate being late.

• Ghost Hunting Equipment for OPTIONAL intro to ghost hunting
• Haunted Traverse Tour Co.’s Tours are hosted by experienced local guides
• 100% Outdoor Walking Tour
• History of Traverse City
• Ghost Stories at reported haunted locations in downtown Traverse City

• No restroom stops that are organized but you can pop into local biz’ restrooms we walk past.
• Bug Spray-The last 5 minutes of the tour walk through a wooded park with flying insects

Explore downtown Traverse City by lantern light, uncovering the city’s beginnings, history, architecture, and ghost tales. This entirely outdoor walking tour blends genuine stories of hauntings and spirits with fascinating historical accounts.

This tour is completely outdoors and rich in storytelling, combining history with local hauntings and lore. At the conclusion, participants visit the site of Traverse City’s first cemetery. Although the graves were moved long ago, the land retains its memory… and some say, more than just memory.

Please be aware that there are no public restrooms at the meeting location. Humor is a part of this tour. The introduction to ghost hunting takes place in the last 5 minutes of the tour.

Ideal For: History enthusiasts, ghost-story fans, and families looking for a spooky yet educational evening.

Note: Not suitable for those seeking a cemetery tour, a purely paranormal or “ghost-hunting” experience, or those who are not fond of history.

Interested in a cemetery tour? Consider our Oakwood Cemetery Tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.