If you’re the type of person that is naturally fascinated by all things that go bump in the night, then going on a real paranormal investigation is an experience you’ll want to be sure to add to your to-do list. Considering Northern California is full of historic Old West towns, it makes it pretty easy to find a good ghost hunt! In fact, one of the creepiest you can experience is the Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tour through Placerville. A town that was once called Hangtown is bound to have some strange stories associated with it, and you’ll hear all about them when you take on this experience.
Like many early California towns, Placerville (known by its nickname of "Hangtown") prospered during the exciting era of the Gold Rush. Although today the town is mostly quiet and peaceful, back then was a different story.
The history of Placerville is absolutely fascinating. Stories from the early days of Hangtown include plenty of mayhem, misfortune, and even murder. As a result, today it's known as one of the most haunted cities in the state. Don't believe it? Come see for yourself.
Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tours regularly hosts paranormal investigations in this historic little town. On these one-of-a-kind tours, participants will walk the haunted streets of Placerville at night while using state-of-the-art paranormal equipment to try to hunt down the spirits that linger here.
Each tour will take visitors to the paranormal hotspots that can be found throughout Placerville, such as the Tortilla Flats, Cuppa Coffee, and the famous Cary House. All of these destinations have creepy legends and paranormal experiences associated with them, and you never know what you'll personally witness when you visit them.
The tour group will even attempt to make contact with the spirits that presumably haunt each place. Using only your senses and an open mind, you'll see what it's like to try to make contact with "the other side." Keep your ears and eyes open!
The last hour of each tour takes place at the Historic Cary House Hotel. This destination is by far the highlight of the entire experience. In fact, Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tours will regularly host paranormal investigations of just the Cary House on certain dates, so be on the lookout for that.
The Haunted Hangtown experience is as real as a paranormal investigation can get. You won't witness any gimmicks or tricks here. Whether you take on this unique tour for the fascinating history and stories or to make contact with wandering spirits, this is one experience that's bound to make an impression. Learn more about these tours here.
