Des Moines Ghost Tour: Des Moines Ghost Hunt
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Step into the haunted heart of Iowa with the Des Moines Ghost Tour! This interactive ghost walk through Des Moines Downtown leads you to eerie landmarks like Woolys and Terrace Hill. Solve paranormal puzzles, tackle photo challenges, and uncover local legends in a flexible, fun, sightseeing adventure.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Des Moines. This top rated Des Moines Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 5 stops.
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.83 KM (3.00 Mi)
Go anytime
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.83 KM (3.00 Mi)
Go anytime
Step into the haunted heart of Iowa with the Des Moines Ghost Tour! This interactive ghost walk through Des Moines Downtown leads you to eerie landmarks like Woolys and Terrace Hill. Solve paranormal puzzles, tackle photo challenges, and uncover local legends in a flexible, fun, sightseeing adventure.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Des Moines. This top rated Des Moines Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 5 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Iowa State Capitol
Step into the Drake Neighborhood Vibes for a guided tour filled with haunted sites and chilling local lore. Experience lots of fun with scenic routes, spooky storytelling, and hidden gems along your ghostly journey.
Woolys
This stop reveals urban legends and haunted pasts tied to Riverfront Des Moines. Enjoy interactive ghost walk missions, discover supernatural secrets, and earn points on this family-friendly haunted history tour.
Argonne Armory
Uncover haunted tales and local legends as you stroll past this eerie landmark in the Heart of Iowa. The Des Moines Ghost Tour brings spooky storytelling, hidden gems, and fun facts to your walking adventure.
Terrace Hill (Governor’s Mansion)
At the Capitol Complex Tours stop, hear whispers of supernatural events from Des Moines' haunted past. This ghost-themed walking tour features eerie landmarks and interactive challenges for all ages.
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Visit this Principal Riverwalk Views location where folk legends meet haunted history. Take part in an outdoor activity packed with spooky storytelling, points of interest, and fun photo challenges.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Ghost Tour
Starting Area: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 3 Mi (4.83 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
How the Des Moines Ghost Tour works
Download the Let's Roam app on your phone and get ready for an adventure in Des Moines Downtown! Follow supernatural clues, complete photo challenges at haunted sites, earn points as you go—and compete for top bragging rights on our city leaderboard.
Earn The Des Moines Ghost Tour High Score
Craving friendly competition? Every player on the Des Moines Ghost Tour gets interactive challenges at each stop—from snapping photos at Woolys to solving trivia about Terrace Hill’s haunted past. Work together to top our leaderboard while exploring supernatural stories at every turn!
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Reviews for Des Moines Ghost Tour: Des Moines Ghost Hunt
If you are looking for fun things to do in Capital City grab your friends for this haunted history tour The ScavengerHunt.com app made Downtown come alive with supernatural fun and cool trivia
Aubrey Clemens
Exploring Downtowns haunted sites on this interactive ghost walk was a highlight of my visit The stories around Woolys and hidden gems gave me chills in the best way possible
Margo Rennick
So glad I tried this outdoor adventure in D Town The paranormal stories at Argonne Armory and Iowa State Capitol made every step along historic streets exciting and full of surprises
Victor Hollings
I took my partner on the Des Moines Ghost Tour for a unique date in the heart of Capital City We loved following spooky clues near Terrace Hill and exploring eerie Downtown landmarks together
Gillian Sawyer
The Downtown ghost walking tour was an absolute blast Our family loved unraveling the haunted past at Woolys and Old Red Horse Armory with local legends guiding us
Darren Montague
As a tourist, I found the Des Moines Ghost Tour a great way to discover hidden gems like Woolys on foot. ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Downtown engaging and interactive.
Harvey Dudley
A fantastic outdoor activity around The Hartford. We uncovered haunted history at Iowa State Capitol and enjoyed spooky storytelling across points of interest downtown.
Geneva Carson
This Downtown adventure was perfect for our date. Exploring eerie sites like Argonne Armory while solving clues together made it memorable and spooky in the best way.
Riley Jensen
If you are seeking a unique thing to do in The Hartford this ghost-themed walking tour was so much fun. I was fascinated by the urban legends at Old Red Horse Armory.
Caleb Morrison
I took my family on the Des Moines Ghost Tour and we loved hearing local legends around Downtown. Woolys and Terrace Hill were definitely highlights for everyone.
Mallory Sutton
If you are searching for fun things to do in River Town, this Ghost Tour is it. The folklore around Terrace Hill and hidden gems like Old Red Horse Armory were highlights for me as a tourist.
Corinne Hayes
Exploring the heart of DSM with ScavengerHunt.com was unforgettable. I never knew how much haunted history hid around Downtown until we did this ghost-themed walking tour!
Dorian Keller
For anyone looking for a thing to do outdoors in DSM, this walking tour is perfect. The spooky trivia at Iowa State Capitol and eerie facts at Woolys kept us entertained all afternoon.
Sloane Whitman
Taking the Downtown Ghost Tour made for such a memorable date night in DSM! We loved unraveling urban legends near Terrace Hill and taking photos by Old Red Horse Armory.
Silas Lambert
My family had an amazing time on the Des Moines Ghost Tour through Downtown. The haunted stories at Woolys and Argonne Armory were fun and not too scary for the kids.
Evelyn Harper
I am so glad I used ScavengerHunt.com for this walking tour. Exploring spooky spots like Governor’s Mansion made me see Downtown DSM in a new light full of supernatural stories.
Kenton Brady
If you are searching for things to do in River Town, this haunted history tour is a must. Old Red Horse Armory and Woolys were highlights of our unique adventure downtown.
Rory Benson
Walking through Downtown on this ghost-themed tour was such a fun outdoor activity. We loved tracing local legends around the Iowa State Capitol and finding eerie landmarks.
Alicia Crawford
I took my date on the Downtown Ghost Tour and we both had an awesome time. The paranormal tales at Woolys and Argonne Armory gave us chills in the best way.
Carson Ellison
The Des Moines Ghost Tour made for a perfect family outing in the heart of River Town. Everyone enjoyed spooky stories near Terrace Hill and downtown was buzzing with history.
Marlene Dorsey
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