Considered Chicago’s original ‘Millionaire’s Row,’ Prairie Avenue in the Near South Side is renowned for its Gilded Age mansions’and this tour makes exploring easy (and delightfully spooky). In the evening, meet your guide in front of the Glessner House, and set off with ghost-hunting gear to accompany you. In between spotting highlights like the Marshall Field Jr. Mansion and the Henry B. Clarke House, you’ll hunt for specters and hear ghost stories.
This two-in-one tour combines history and ghost-hunting
Explore the highlights of Chicago’s Prairie Avenue Historic District
Hear ghost stories, and attempt to spot specters with ghost-hunting gear
Enjoy a new perspective on the city when you set off after dark
What To Expect
Marshall Field Jr Mansion
This will be our first stop. You will hear the scandals and ghost stories of this famous abode.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clarke House Museum
The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival-style house. You will learn about the sordid history of Chicago’s oldest building.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Keith House
We will stop by this distinct 1870s mansion, in the heart of the Chicago’s renowned Prairie Avenue Historic District.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago
The Second Presbyterian Church is a landmark Gothic Revival church. You will hear about the haunted history of a beautiful house of worship.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Prairie Avenue Historic District (Prairie District)
From its history as an Indian trail to its eventual ascendence to the home of the 19th Century Rich and Famous, you’ll learn history and ghost stories of people like George Pullman, who designed the famous train sleeping car to amazing architect Henry Ives Cobb, designer of the Newberry Library, and more as we present the haunted stories and scandals of these fascinating Victorian characters.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Include
Ghost hunting gear including EMF meters, dowsing rods, and spirit boxes.