{"id":1521,"date":"2008-03-02T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2008-03-02T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2008\/03\/02\/ghost-walks\/"},"modified":"2008-03-02T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2008-03-02T13:52:00","slug":"ghost-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2008\/03\/02\/ghost-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghost Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard of a “ghost walk”?  <\/span>Sometimes they’re called “ghost tours” or “haunted tours”.  <\/span>These are tours of areas that generally have some kind of history of haunting.  <\/span>At their best, they are a blend of history, folklore, urban legend, and ghosts.  <\/span>Of course, like any tour, quality can vary.  <\/span>If you’re ever interested in trying one it’s always best to ask around and see if anyone has done the tour you’re considering or have a different one to recommend.  <\/span>Other things to consider are how much walking is involved and the time of year.  <\/span>If you hate the cold, like me, and the tour is on foot, avoid the fall season.  <\/span>If you have problems with walking for long periods, it’s best to do a tour where they bus you from location to location.  <\/span>A few minutes of research can help eliminate a lot of discomfort.  <\/span>
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<\/span>If you go to Google<\/a>, or any other internet search engine, and type in the words ghost walk+your city, state you’ll be rewarded with lots of options.  <\/span>Again, a little research goes a long way.  <\/span>Keep in mind, these are for entertainment, and like any recreational endeavors, never spend more money than you’re comfortable with.  <\/span>It’s hard to enjoy a walking tour, or pretty much any activity, if you’re going to spend the whole time worrying about whether the experience will live up to the money you spent.
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<\/span>Now I meant for this blog to just be about plugging a ghost tour in my hometown of Macomb, Illinois, but it has inadvertently become a bit of a primer about ghost tours in general.  <\/span>I’ve never had the experience of doing A Midwest Haunting’s<\/a> ghost walk, but I try to keep up with the group because they go to places that I remember from my youth.  <\/span>They recently got some press in my hometown newspaper, The Macomb Journal<\/a>, for adding locations at Western Illinois University, and starting their tour season in March.  <\/span>If any of my readers from the area try the tour, I would love to hear about your experiences!
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Have you ever heard of a “ghost walk”?  Sometimes they’re called “ghost tours” or “haunted tours”.  These are tours of areas that generally have some kind of history of haunting.  At their best, they are a blend of history, folklore, urban legend, and ghosts.  Of course, like any tour, quality can vary.  If you’re ever …<\/p>\n

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