St. Charles has more than its share of mysterious manifestations. Throughout its rich history, visitors and locals alike have glimpsed flitting shadows and heard unexplained noises. Many believe St. Charles, MO, is home to roaming spirits and other paranormal activity that have steadily become an endearing (and spooky) part of local lore and legend. Year-round, St. Charles ghost tours visit locations reporting eerie activity and aim to catch a glimpse of the “other side.”
Whether you’re a ghost hunter, history buff, or simply intrigued by the paranormal, haunted St. Charles tours offer a stimulating and interactive journey throughout the region’s spooky history. Just be sure to reserve your spot in advance because tours fill up quickly and have a limited number of spaces available. Here are a few tours you won’t want to miss.
Macabre Main Street
Guided by a spirit host, Macabre Main Street walking tours takes guests down Historic Main Street where you'll hear of true tales of treason, villainy, and the paranormal that happened right here in St. Charles. Listen for whispers near an abandoned cemetery, unravel the sinister secrets of the legendary "witch house", and learn about former jails that had Main Street addresses. This St. Charles history tour revels the darker history of the City, including stories of vengeful spirits and murderous mobs. Do you have what it takes to join the tour? Macabre Main Street tours run on Friday evenings through October 24th.
St. Charles Haunted History Trail
Explore spooky St. Charles at your own pace with the self-guided St. Charles Haunted History Trail tour. Main Street will never look the same after taking this video walking tour that uncovers the infamy, villainy, and the paranormal that have shaped the legacy of the historic district. Stand on the same spot where witches met along Main Street, discover Edgar Allen Poe’s St. Charles connection, and stroll the grounds of the lost cemetery. St. Charles Haunted History Trail features the stories of restless spirits and real-life angry villagers who once called these brick streets home, plus other secrets sure to shock and frighten. Haunted stops include the old post office, a funeral parlor, and a house purportedly full of ghosts. Find signs with QR codes that link to an educational video at each location during the last three weeks of October, or find the informational videos year round online.
Legends & Lanterns®
Legends & Lanterns® is a beloved October festival that offers historical Halloween exhibits throughout Main Street and notorious villains, phantoms and ne'er-do-wells from history and folklore come to life on Main Street. Immerse yourself in the vintage charm of Halloween in the 1910s-1930s, learn about 19th-century grieving customs at the Victorian Mourning Museum, and experience the otherworldly charm of classic American ghost stories and Brothers Grimm fairy tales. This all-ages festival blends humor with just a touch of macabre, making it an entertaining St. Charles festival perfect for the entire family.