The Haunted Ghost Tour In Missouri Is A Paranormal Experience Like No Other
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 23, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Missouri’s brimming with haunted tales, many of which will easily send chills zipping up and down our spines. While we can get out and explore some of the most notoriously haunted places in Missouri on our own, sometimes there’s no better way to delve into the paranormal than on a guided tour. This ghost tour in Springfield, Missouri, for example, promises a fun, family-friendly adventure. You might even see a ghost.
Many buildings with long and storied histories have haunted tales attached to them, and Pythian Castle in Springfield is no exception. The majestic castle has been a familiar scene in Springfield since 1913.
During its rich history, Pythian Castle served various purposes, including as an orphanage and retirement home, a place to house prisoners of war during World War II, and a rehab facility for returning soldiers.
Today, the castle hosts escape rooms, murder mystery events, history tours, and ghost hunts.
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Plenty of dark tales have emerged from Pythian Castle over the years with many attesting that this Springfield landmark is haunted. Join a guided ghost tour of the castle, and you, too, might experience the paranormal.
Led by a seasoned tour guide, the family-friendly ghost hunt runs for 1.5 hours and departs on select evenings. Your adventure begins in the lobby, where you’ll meet your guide for the evening.
Follow your guide to the basement, which is said to be haunted by several spirits. You may even run into one as you meander through the tunnels, past former prisoner-of-war cells, and to the dungeon.
Even if you’re feeling a bit skeptical, you might find that skepticism wanes as your guide offers photographic and other evidence of the paranormal happenings at the castle. Be sure to bring your own camera, too, because you never know what you’ll capture.
Tours are not wheelchair accessible, and children should be at least five years old to join a tour, although it’s recommended for those eight and older. Wear comfy shoes as you’ll have to go up and down stairs.
Have you been on or will you go on this haunted ghost tour in Springfield, Missouri? Let us know in the comments! Did you know a haunted ghost tour is just one of the many things you can do at Pythian Castle in Missouri? With all there is to do in Springfield, you might want to turn that day trip into a getaway. Reserve a stay at a charming Vrbo in town.
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