Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour: The Spirits of Springfield: A Haunted Hunt
Step into the haunted heart of Springfield, Illinois Capital and Land of Lincoln, with our interactive ghost walk! This self-guided, app-led ghost-themed walking tour leads you through eerie landmarks like the Old State Capitol and Dana-Thomas House. Solve puzzles, earn points, and uncover paranormal tales while exploring local legends at your own,
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Springfield. This top rated Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour scavenger hunt is 1.40 miles and has 6 stops.
Activity Info: The Spirits of Springfield: A Haunted Hunt
Springfield is a Prairie State Hub rich with Abraham Lincoln sites, Route 66 history, and supernatural stories woven into every corner. The downtown area buzzes with haunted pasts and urban legends. Your journey starts near the Old State Capitol. Follow clues to haunted sites like Lincoln Home NHS and Governor's Mansion. Snap photos, answer trivia, and dive into spooky storytelling at each stop. Whether you are a local looking for new thrills or a visitor chasing paranormal adventures, this haunted history tour delivers fun facts and eerie discoveries that make Springfield unforgettable.
You can do our interactive ghost tour at any time.
Featured Locations On This Ghost Tour
Old State Capitol
Step into the heart of the Land of Lincoln for a Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour. Discover haunted tales and local legends as you walk past eerie landmarks, solving clues and uncovering paranormal history with every step.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Unravel ghost stories tied to Illinois Capital's historic buildings. This interactive ghost walk invites you to explore spooky folklore, hidden gems, and the city's haunted history—perfect for daytime chills and teamwork.
Illinois Governor's Mansion
Wander near Route 66 Stop for tales of restless spirits and mysterious happenings. This outdoor activity blends sightseeing with local lore, offering a lighthearted look at Springfield's haunted history and urban legends.
Vachel Lindsay Home
Explore Abraham Lincoln Sites where whispers of the past echo in the air. This haunted history tour reveals spooky storytelling, interactive missions, and hidden facts that only locals know—an atmospheric adventure awaits.
Dana-Thomas House
At Old State Capitol, sense the chill of former lawmakers said to linger after dark. This ghost story spot offers eerie architecture, folklore missions, and a family-friendly peek into Springfield's haunted legacy.
The Legacy Theatre
Dana-Thomas House Tour brings Prairie State Hub mysteries alive. Uncover supernatural tales woven into it's design during this ghost-themed walking tour—spot hidden gems while earning points for your team.
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- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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Promo Applied
- 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 Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour works
Grab your phone and get ready for an adventure in Springfield Illinois Downtown! Open the Let's Roam app to unlock riddles, photo challenges, and supernatural secrets as you wander from landmark to landmark. Compete for points on our city leaderboard while discovering hidden haunted gems—all at your own pace!
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Activity Type: Anytime Ghost Tour
Starting Area: 526 E Adams St, Springfield
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.4 Mi (2.25 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour High Score
Love some friendly competition? On the Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour each player will tackle interactive photo challenges at spots like the Legacy Theatre or Vachel Lindsay Home. Work together to solve riddles about local lore and answer trivia about eerie landmarks—climb to the top of the city leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights among fellow supernatural explorers!
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Reviews for Springfield Illinois Ghost Tour: The Spirits of Springfield: A Haunted Hunt
This ghost tour is a must-do thing to do in Springfield for tourists. I learned about urban legends, solved clues at famous sites, and enjoyed exploring using the ScavengerHunt.com app.
Georgia Rivers
My friends and I loved this haunted history tour through LoDo Springfield. Walking past historic plaques at iconic spots turned Downtown into a supernatural adventure with plenty of paranormal tales.
Emmett Preston
If you want an outdoor activity in Capitol City, this ghost-themed walking tour is perfect. Each stop from Old State Capitol to Governor's Mansion had great spooky stories and hidden gems.
Maribel Caldwell
I tried the Springfield Ghost Tour as a date idea in the Heart of Illinois and it was amazing. The Legacy Theatre and Vachel Lindsay Home are full of eerie local legends that made it memorable.
Tessa Landry
The Springfield Ghost Tour was a blast for our family. We loved exploring Downtown and it's haunted spots like the Lincoln Home and Dana Thomas House. So much cool history.
Harrison Fletcher
As a tourist in Downtown Sparkle City this ghost themed walk led us to haunted sites like Legacy Theatre Great way to discover points of interest while solving trivia challenges
Dorian Pike
My partner and I picked the Springfield Ghost Tour for our date night in Queen City It was thrilling solving clues near Illinois Governors Mansion and hearing supernatural tales
Carson Rhodes
For an outdoor walking tour packed with local lore and eerie facades nothing beats Springfield Ghost Tour We had chills by Vachel Lindsay Home and saw hidden gems everywhere
Geneva Beckett
Exploring the Dana Thomas House and Old State Capitol on this haunted history tour was a top thing to do in the heart of Lantern District loved the urban legends shared
Clint Harmon
I took the Springfield Ghost Tour with my family and we loved every minute downtown The Legacy Theatre and Lincoln Home made for a fun spooky outing for all ages
Marlene Tibbs
The Springfield Ghost Tour is an ideal outdoor activity in SoFo. We discovered local legends and trivia while passing historic buildings and hidden plaques throughout Downtown.
Riley Gates
Took my partner on a unique date downtown Springfield. The supernatural stories near Lincoln Home National Historic Site made this interactive ghost walk truly memorable.
Viola Sutter
If you are looking for a fun thing to do in the Flower City, this ghost-themed walking adventure is it. Learning about paranormal happenings at Legacy Theatre was my highlight.
Corbin Roswell
Our family loved exploring Downtown with ScavengerHunt.com. The walking tour led us to eerie landmarks like Vachel Lindsay Home and Illinois Governors Mansion, perfect for all ages.
Lena Bishop
I had a blast uncovering haunted tales on the Springfield Ghost Tour in the heart of SoFo. The Old State Capitol and Dana Thomas House were fascinating stops along the walk.
Jasper Madden
If you want an outdoor adventure, this is one of Downtown's best things to do. Every landmark had supernatural vibes and cool urban legends to uncover with ScavengerHunt.com.
Riley Aldridge
Took my partner on this ghost-themed walking tour for date night in D-Town. We loved the trivia, paranormal facts, and local lore at Vachel Lindsay Home and beyond.
Declan Rowe
Exploring quirky Downtown spots like Dana-Thomas House was such a fun thing to do in the Flower City. Loads of haunted tales and hidden gems along the route.
Vivian Carson
My family had such a good time on the Downtown Springfield Ghost Tour. The Legacy Theatre and Governor's Mansion were favorites with their haunted legends and spooky history.
Miles Chandler
I loved wandering the heart of Rail City on the Springfield Ghost Tour. The eerie stories at Lincoln Home and Old State Capitol made this walking tour a must-do.
Eliza Warren
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