Elgin Ghost Tour: Elgin Ghost Hunt
Step into the haunted heart of Elgin for an interactive ghost walk through it's Historic Downtown. Solve paranormal puzzles, uncover eerie landmarks like the Old Elgin Watch Factory Site, and dive into local legends with photo and trivia challenges. This ghost-themed walking tour is flexible, competitive, and packed with supernatural sightseeing.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Elgin. This top rated Elgin Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 1.55 miles and has 7 stops.
Activity Info: Elgin Ghost Hunt
Elgin, known as Fox River Town and Watch City, blends historic charm with a lively arts scene. Explore it's atmospheric streets lined with tales from the past and vibrant cultural spots like the Hemmens Cultural Center and Grand Victoria Casino. On this haunted history tour, you will unravel urban legends at sites like Stewart Hall Building and Waverly House Stable. Snap photos at spooky locations, solve riddles about Elgin's haunted past, and discover eerie facts at every stop. Whether you are a local or visiting Illinois Suburb Adventure for the first time, this ghost story journey offers a fresh look at familiar places. Locals rediscover hidden lore while visitors experience Elgin's supernatural side in a fun new way.
You can do our interactive ghost tour at any time.
Featured Locations On This Ghost Tour
Old Elgin Watch Factory Site
Step into Fox River Town's haunted past on this Elgin Ghost Tour stop. Discover tales of paranormal sightings and local legends as you solve clues near historic buildings. Experience a ghost-themed walking adventure with fun trivia and photo challenges.
Channing Memorial Park
Feel the chills as you stroll past Elgin's mysterious landmarks. This haunted history tour reveals urban legends and spooky facts, making your sightseeing experience both thrilling and educational. Look for ghostly details in the architecture.
Stewart Hall Building
Unravel secrets of Elgin's haunted sites on this family-friendly ghost story walk. Local lore comes alive through interactive missions, revealing eerie tales tied to points of interest along the Fox River. Spot hidden gems only locals know.
Waverly House Stable
Wander by iconic attractions where Elgin's haunted history lingers in every stone. This ghost-themed walking tour mixes spooky storytelling with engaging trivia, offering a fun way to experience local legends and scenic architecture.
Elgin Tower Building
Let your curiosity lead you through Lords Park Zoo's shadowy paths on this ghost walk. Hear whispers of urban legends among historic buildings—an atmospheric journey blending fun facts with just enough spookiness for all ages.
Fox River Bridge
Test your nerve at Grand Victoria Casino's perimeter where tales of haunted pasts swirl after dark. This stop offers spine-tingling trivia and local lore—an unforgettable part of your Elgin Ghost Tour experience.
Old Elgin Railroad Depot Area
Gail Borden Library becomes a hub for spooky storytelling on this interactive ghost walk. Solve clues tied to it's haunted history while exploring it's impressive architecture—a must-see stop for fans of local legends.
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Elgin Ghost Tour works
Grab your phone and head to Elgin Downtown—no special skills needed! Open our app to start your interactive ghost walk: solve riddles, answer trivia, snap photos at haunted sites, and compete for points as you explore. It is simple—just follow clues on your device to unlock spooky storytelling at each location. Discover local lore while earning bragging rights on the city leaderboard!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Ghost Tour
Starting Area: National St, Elgin
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.55 Mi (2.49 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Elgin Ghost Tour High Score
Craving competition? On the Elgin Ghost Tour, every player gets interactive challenges—snap photos by Channing Memorial Park's shadowy trees or answer trivia about the Old Elgin Railroad Depot Area. Work together to top the leaderboard as you uncover supernatural secrets across Historic Downtown—ultimate bragging rights await!
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Reviews for Elgin Ghost Tour: Elgin Ghost Hunt
From puzzle challenges to paranormal tales, ScavengerHunt.com made our Downtown adventure unforgettable I never knew about so many hidden gems like the Professional Building
Bryson Hollis
If you want a fun thing to do around Rivertown this haunted history tour hits all the points of interest The Elgin Tower Building had such an atmospheric vibe
Gianna Feldman
The Downtown area is packed with haunted history We stopped by Stewart Hall and Waverly House Stable while learning eerie legends during this awesome outdoor activity
Darcy Lundell
Exploring Elgin on this ghost-themed walking tour was a highlight for our date night in River City The river views near Fox River Bridge gave us chills in all the best ways
Theo Kershaw
I took the Elgin Ghost Tour through Downtown with my family and we loved the mix of spooky stories at places like the Old Watch Factory Site and Channing Park
Marlena Winters
Loved using ScavengerHunt.coms app to explore Downtown with my friends. The Elgin Tower Building and Professional Building added a real supernatural vibe to our adventure.
Teresa Hammond
If you are searching for things to do in the Clock City, this ghost-themed walking tour is a must! Exploring Channing Park and it's local legends was unforgettable.
Derek Marlow
Downtowns haunted history came alive on this interactive ghost walk. Stewart Hall and the old Watch Factory site were eerie highlights for our group.
Lucinda Porter
My partner and I had so much fun on this spooky walking tour around River Citys Downtown. The Fox River Bridge felt especially haunted after dark tales.
Hailey Finch
The Elgin Ghost Tour was the perfect family adventure through the heart of downtown. We loved uncovering paranormal stories at Waverly House and Old Depot.
Marcus Rowley
Finding things to do in Clocktown can be tricky but the Elgin Ghost Tour made exploring spots like the Professional Building a unique mix of paranormal tales and fun challenges
Tobin Sutterfield
The Downtown Ghost Tour was thrilling I really enjoyed learning about mysterious happenings near the Elgin Tower Building and seeing so many historic sites in one walk
Gia Harper
If you want an outdoor adventure in Heart of E with friends this walking tour is it The Waverly House Stable felt full of supernatural secrets and hidden gems
Felix Petersen
This was a perfect date night in River City We discovered haunted history around Fox River Bridge and Stewart Hall while uncovering some eerie local legends together
Corbin Grady
I loved wandering Downtown Elgin with the Ghost Tour The stories at Channing Memorial Park and the Old Watch Factory were spooky and fun for my whole family
Mallory Finch
Loved using ScavengerHunt.com on this interactive ghost walk through Classic Citys downtown. The trivia and photo challenges at each spooky point were perfect for tourists like me.
Leona Harrington
If you are looking for things to do in Downtown, this haunted history tour hits all the local legends from the Professional Building to the Old Depot area. Super fun experience.
Miles Denton
Walking Fox River Bridge and discovering haunted history around Elgin Tower Building was a great outdoor activity in the heart of Little Steel Towns lively downtown.
Corinne Ashford
The Downtown ghost-themed walking tour was perfect for a date night. Exploring eerie legends at Stewart Hall and the Old Watch Factory made Elgin feel like Olde Gin City.
Russell Kincaid
Took the Elgin Ghost Tour with my family through downtown and had a blast. The Waverly House Stable and Channing Park kept everyone entertained. Highly recommend for families.
Vivian Talbot
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