It has been said that we do very good Civil and Revolutionary War tours showcasing famous names from our history. In this, one could say that we are not merely investigating ghosts, but rather the "People of the Past"...
The only limitation on our tours is that of your own imagination. Many have experienced sightings of their own while walking with us on our Cherokee Indian, Frontier, Haunted Civil War History Tours. Will you be among those who have seen the ghostly form of a visitor, dressed in attire appropriate to their age of fashion, visiting from another time and dimension, and clothed, for example, in a top hat and cape?
So remember to bring your camera as you just might capture a Civil War solider, or some other ghostly apparition from the past. Possibly a member of the Cherokee Nation, or a famous individual will appear to you such as one of the former Presidents who frequented the area. If you take one, or several of our tours and get any interesting photos of your own, we would like to analyze them for you and provide some feedback, so feel free to email them to us. We very much appreciate any and all photographic contributions...
Appalachian GhostWalks' Tour Director Stacey Allen McGee, CGH is shown at grave site of his great grandfather Sergeant Jessie S. Rice who served in the 13th Union Cavalry (photo left) during the great Civil War from 1860 to 1865. Other members of his family fought for the Confederate cause in the 64th North Carolina Infantry. These included V.J. and Wilson Rice, both of whom are believed to have died in the battle of "Red Banks". This battle is thought to have involved approximately 4000 men and was fought on the banks of the Nolichucky River, giving the battle it's colorful name...
In addition, Stacey Allen is the 5th Great Grandson of Major Jonathon Tipton who fought in the battle of King's Mountain winning victory over the British in the Revolutionary War. His 6th Great Uncle was Col. John Tipton, Jonathon's brother, of Tipton-Haynes Historic Site in Johnson City, Tennessee; and finally, Stacey Allen is also a relative of the Confederate General, Robert E. Lee...
Haunted Holidays GhostWalks and Tours
Holiday Themed Tours: Appalachian GhostWalks offers Ghost Tours and Haunted Vacation Packages throughout the year. As each calendar holiday, or season of the rolling year draws near, Appalachian GhostWalks has developed new ways to help you and your family celebrate. Join us this year and start a new family tradition by engaging your loved ones in a tantalizing walking tour full of history, mystery, and legend...
Appalachian GhostWalks Holiday Ghost Tours include all of the following: "Lost Loves" Ghost Tours, run from January 1st through February 28th; Beginning March 1st through April 30th we have "Tavern Tours" which represent the haunts and happenings surrounding the areas most historic taverns; From May 1st through July 31st we offer our "Red, White, and Boo!" Ghost Tours which stress the Revolutionary and Civil War History of our region; Now comes our very popular "All Hallows Eve" Ghost Tours which are held from August 1st through October 31st; and winding up the year we have our "Ghosts of Christmas Past" Ghost Tours from November 1st through December 31st offering intriguing insights into the history and origins of our most beloved holiday traditions... and remember, "There will be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmas' long, long ago..."
Discount Vacation Planning Packages
When you visit and stay in our area, you'll experience the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains without the commerical atmosphere associated with Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and still be within an hour's drive of these popular Tennessee destinations. Our spectacular area parks and scenic mountain views offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. All this along with our "down-home" Southern hospitality, are waiting for you...
Appalachian GhostWalks is proud to present our "Spook and Save" Discount Vacation Planning Packages in co-operation with several area recreational attractions and accommodation providers. We have special discounts for you and the whole family when combining multiple outdoor and cultural interests during your stay. Please visit the "Spook and Save" page of our site for details on how you can save on your next vacation in the Smokies, or the Southern Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, famous for its popular "Tweetsie Railroad" as well as "The Land of Oz"...
Discount Accommodations: Travelers and visitors to our area will be delighted to know that we are a full service tour provider and offer great deals on some of the best hotels and inns the area has to offer - many of which are haunted! Great deals for your recreational vehicle (RV), camper, and/or tent are available from local campgrounds while you enjoy your haunted vacation. There are a number of accommodations with something to fit every budget. Please call us at (423) 743-WALK (9255) for reservations...
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Daytime Regional Tour Excursions
Daytime Tour Excursions for Couples and Groups: We can help you plan an exciting itinerary for your next vacation to Southern Appalachia. Daytime excursions to include other area attractions with your Ghost Tour/Regional Area Guide are available for couples and groups. Daytime excusions includes visits to several popular area attractions listed on our "Spook and Save" vacation planning page. Daytime excursions are subject to availability at the time of inquiry so call sooner than later for reservations to get the dates you want...
Some of our recommended area attractions include Bristol Caverns, ideal with our Historic Abingdon Ghost Tour as well as our Historic Blountville Ghost Tour; Appalachian Caverns, perfect with our Historic Blountville Ghost Tour where you can take a guided tour, or do some old-fashioned, down and dirty spelunking; Shopping excursions with your Area Guide are also available which go great with any of our Haunted Historic GhostWalks...
Cherokee Whitewater Adventures - Erwin The Dickson-Williams Mansion, the Andrew Johnson Visitor's Center and Tailor Shop, and the Andrew Johnson Homestead - a Federal Historic Site, the latter two of which are free admission make great daytime companions to our Historic Greeneville Ghost Tour; and Cherokee Whitewater Adventures with whitewater rafting on the rapids of the Nolichucky River, as well as Wetlands Water Park, are great ways to cool off in the hot days of Spring, Summer, and Fall in the Southern Appalachians which goes great with the Haunted Historic Erwin GhostWalk, or our Haunted Historic Jonesborough Ghost Tours...
In addition, there are several area museums which go very well with many of our Haunted Historic GhostWalks including Hand's On, the Fields-Penn House, and Tipton-Haynes. If you'd like to visit more of Sullivan County driving and/or stopping by some of the most famously haunted and historic icons you'll be treated to a visit to the Allandale Mansion as well as the Allandale Estate which includes a daytime tour of the grounds with an interior tour is available but subject to availability; included in the daytime tours of Sullivan County include a drive past the famous Rotherwood Mansion, Sensabau Tunnel, Yancey Tavern, and the Netherland Inn, each with accompanying stories about their "People of the Past". Additional costs may apply for gasoline and/or time with your "Appalachian GhostWalks Area Tour Guide". Please call (423) 743-WALK (9255) if you would like to add on a daytime tour excursion, or require additional information. For a full list of area daytime attractions, please visit the "Spook and Save" Haunted Vacation Planning Page of our site. We know you'll have a "ghost" of good time during your next Haunted Vacation...
Treat Yourself To A Hauntingly Good Time...
Annual Festivals: In Tennessee these include Greeneville's "IRIS FESTIVAL" in May; Johnson City's "BLUE PLUM FESTIVAL" in June; Kingsport's "FUN FEST" in July. October offers three different area festivals in Tennessee including: Erwin's "APPLE FESTIVAL"; Jonesborough's "INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL"; and finally, Rogersville's "HERITAGE DAYS". In Abingdon, the "VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL" begins the last weekend of July...
NASCAR Bristol Motor Speedway: Visitor's can coordinate their interests in attending any of our ghostly and historic Revolutionary and Civil War tours with any of the above as well as other fun filled activities while you're here. Travelling companions and participants of the NASCAR races in Bristol, Tennessee at the Bristol Motor Speedway can and are encouraged to engage in our intriguing tours before and after the race. This year's Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR events include all of the following: March 23rd at 9 AM "Pole Day"; March 24th at 3:10 PM, the "Sharpie MINI 300"; March 25th at 2:30 PM, the "Food City 500"; August 22nd at 7 PM, the "Food City 150", as well as the "O'Reilly 200"; August 24th at 7:50 PM, the "Food City 250", and August 25th at 7:40 PM, the "Sharpie 500"...
The Newest Dollywood Attraction - Mystery Mine Nearby Popular Attractions: In addition, Appalachian GhostWalks offers several walking tours within one hour's drive from Pigeon Forge. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, sometimes called Ober Gatlinburg is just down the road from Pigeon Forge and is home to the gateway of the Smoky Mountains National Park, long deemed the number one most visited park in the United States! While you're there don't forget to visit Gatlinburg's "Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies"...
Pigeon Forge is also home to Dollywood - Dolly Parton's very own theme park located near her hometown of Sevierville. New in 2007 is a ride called "Mystery Mine" which goes very well when combining any of Appalachian GhostWalks walking tours with your visit to the Smokies. Click on the image to the left for the larger, more legible version...
Dollywood's mailer on this exciting new ride says, "What if there's no light at the end of the tunnel? Find out Friday the 13th, April 2007. Look inside the ramshackle old abandoned mine and you'll find steel - and lots of it! There's no escaping the countless red eyes peering at you from the darkness as Mystery Mine's journey travels 1,800 feet of high speed twists and stomach-churning maneuvers. Surrounded by the unnerving sounds of grinding gears, hissing steam and roaring engines. Mystery Mine races through a series of gut-wrenching near misses. You might not want to look down because that's where you're headed when Mystery Mine plunges 85 feet in a hair-raising 95-degree vertical drop!"...
Come and Haunt Our Ghost Hunter Store
Gift Certificates are available with open dates for any of our GhostWalks and Ghost Tours, Ghost Hunter DVDs and T-Shirts, or our Ghost Hunter Classes entitled "Ghost Hunting 101", or "Ghostology 101". More information on Appalachian GhostWalks gift certificates can be found inside our Ghost Hunter Store. Gift Certificates from our Ghost Hunters Store make great unusual and unique gift ideas for all of those hard to buy for friends and family...
In addition, and most importantly, each year around Christmas time Appalachian GhostWalks donates ten percent of our profits to Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital. By endulging your curiosities about the mysteries of our Universe and by investing in the long history, culture, and heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the first Western frontier, you'll help to give a child the gift of a happier, longer, healthier life...
Frequently Ask Questions and General Information
Please refer to the above information for specific details on each tour.
- Each tour requires reservations with no minimum to operate.
- Tours are limited to a maximum number of twenty-five to thirty people, preferrably in one party or group, for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
- Most of our ghostwalks are handicapped accessible. As with any of our tours, please call to make prior arrangements and reservations for guests with special needs.
- Appalachian GhostWalks operates tours year-round regardless of the weather - rain, or shine, so be sure to bring your umbrella and arrive on time as the tour will depart promptly as scheduled when reserved.
- Average length of our GhostWalks is three hours in duration depending on the tour and are a gentle stroll through the historic districts.
- Sorry, but our tour guides are English speaking only.
- Rates are subject to change and are based on the number in your party at the time of booking. Tours presented during our "off" season which is mid November through mid September are discounted for groups four or more at a cost of $17 per person plus tax. We will also operate for smaller groups. Groups of three are $21 per person plus tax at all times. Our lowest group rate during our "peak" season from mid September through mid November is our general admission price of $21 per person for all groups of three or more. We also do tours for individuals and couples at the rate of $60 plus tax for one or two people. Please call (423) 743-WALK (9255) for reservations. Children 11 and under, ETSU students with ID and Senior Citizens 65 years and over receive $2 off on select tours with six or more in your party. Sorry, no refunds.
- There is much to see and to hear about on all of our exciting tours so don't forget your camera as well as some comfortable walking shoes. Guests frequently get amazing photographs of anomalous light and energy and we do point out photo opportunities along the tour route where our guests can and probably will get some very interesting picture! Sorry, but audio and video recording is strictly prohibited on all tours.
- For the comfort and enjoyment of all participants on the tour, smoking is allowed at only designated times and locations specified by the tour guide.
- Absolutely no alcohol or drugs are permitted on our tours. If anyone is deemed to be intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of drugs or alcohol by the tour guide, that person, or those persons will be removed from the tour with no refunds.
- Appalachian GhostWalks reserves the right to remove anyone from a tour who is being disruptive and distracting from the enjoyment of others on the tour, or who may pose a hazard to our other guests or to private property owners.
- Stay with the tour group at all times. Because tours are given at twilight and after dark, we want to keep you as safe as possible. Do not enter, or trespass on property the tour has not been invited to take you onto, or into. We respect the people and the property of the people of the towns and buildings we tour.
- By utilizing electronic equipment, The ARC ~ Alternate Realities Center investigations team were able to obtain scientific evidence to support claims of hauntings at each historic site. The photographs, electronic voice phenomena (EVPs), and infrared video recorded during our initial investigations of the interior and exterior of the properties along each tour route are available for purchase on DVD from your tour guide when attending any of our walking tours, or from The Appalachian GhostWalks' Ghost Hunter Store. Again, ten percent of our annual profits go to benefit Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
- Ghost Hunting 101 ~ The Alternate Realities Center offers a world reknowned ghost hunting and dowsing certification program for those who wish to obtain their field certification in paranormal investigations. Space is limited and classes tend to fill up quickly so register early if you would like to attend. The class is a two day weekend seminar. For registration information, please Click Here.
- Liability Disclaimer: Although all of our walking tours are only held in safe and very accessible areas, the voluntary participation by the participant in any tour offered by our company, as well as any heirs or assignees, agree to hold harmless and release, both now and in perpetuity, Appalachian GhostWalks and its agents, employees, contractors and or representatives from any and all liability, injury, accident, death, harm, financial loss or incidental damages, or any other circumstance arising from or that may occur during, immediately preceding or following or is in any way related to participation in said activity, whether or not due to omission, negligence, incompetence, failure or any other reason on the part of or by Appalachian GhostWalks. Participant understands that said activity may be physically strenuous and potentially hazardous, and agrees that they are in adequate physical and mental condition to participate as well as adequately clothed.
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Join The Appalachian GhostWalks Yahoo Group
Click Here to join the Appalachian GhostWalks Yahoo Group. Use it to share your paranormal photographs, ghost stories and tales of haunted places, as well as learn about the paranormal phenomena other folks have experienced in our region and abroad. In addition, you'll receive information and invitations to local area ghost hunter and paranormal interest group meetings and events.
Happy Ghost Hunting!!!
"The ARC ~ Alternate Realities Center", is dedicated to the scientific study and investigation of paranormal phenomena. The ARC offers twelve years of experience in paranormal investigations and this part of the country is alive with a richness of history, culture, and diversity of interests, as well as urban legend, and alledged encounters with the unexplained. If you have experienced unexplained phenomena in your home we're here to help. Please visit our website at www.AlternateRealitiesCenter.com...
