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4.5(725 reviews)

Woodstock Ghost Walk

From$30
Chicago, USA

About this activity

Discover paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Old Courthouse, the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse and many other popular spots.

Highlights

  • Learn the truth about Woodstock’s most famous ghost.
  • Stay informed about local high strangeness from UFOs reports to the Bull Valley Monster legend to the strange tale of a sidewalk exorcism.
  • Hear strange, but true tales from the lives of famous entertainers who got their start in Woodstock like Orson Welles and Ed Asner.
  • See where notorious murderer James Dacey was executed and his ghostly presence lingers.

Full description

The most famous resident of the jail in Woodstock’s historic courthouse was convicted murderer James Dacey. He was imprisoned in a basement cell, tried in the courtroom above, and then hung outside on a gallows platform made specially for this singular event. According to newspaper accounts, for the two years Dacey awaited his execution, he often howled throughout the night, waking town residents. Although Dacey was finally executed on July, 22nd 1886, some say he never really left.Expect to learn more about the paranormal happenings and ghost sightings at the Old Courthouse, the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, the Main Street PourHouse and many other popular spots.

Included / Excluded

  • Spooky guide
  • Food or drink

Meeting point

Start Location

Woodstock Opera House, West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL, USA

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.5(725 reviews)
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Kate Boaz
Oct 2026
5.0

Terrific. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the ghost hunting was a lot of fun too.

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Jenn Goode
Oct 2026
5.0

We had such a great time on the Resurrection Mary tour! If you enjoy local history, ghost stories, and all the quirky legends that make Chicagoland so interesting, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon in October! I especially appreciated the shuttle from stop to stop, making the whole experience easy and convenient. The stops at the local taverns were a fun bonus, too! We had time to grab a drink and a bite to eat, and chat with others in the group. If you’re fascinated by the haunted lore surrounding Archer Avenue, I’d definitely recommend this tour and our great tour guide Diane!

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Natalie Gudel
Oct 2026
5.0

Diane was amazing! I had such a great time on the resurrection tour, Diane made it engaging and answered everyone’s questions with grace and charm. Would absolutely recommend!

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