It’s that time of the year when all things creepy ad crawly come out to play. Don’t be left out of the fun! From terrifying tours to scarecrow Pumpkin people, Cape Cod is the place to be this Halloween. There are a ton of fun Halloween happenings going on Cape Cod in October, that are sure to please anyone, however, the most fun are the local ghost tours. Cape Cod’s ghost tours are a great way to learn about the area and get into the Halloween spirit. They offer a combination of fun and scariness! From Plymouth to Provincetown here are the top three spooky ghost tours to help you celebrate Halloween – Cape Cod style!
1. Barnstable Village Haunted and History Walking Tours
Are you looking for something out of the ordinary to fill your evening? These popular ghost tours are a great source of facts about Barnstable’s local history, blended with lore and legends concerning the village’s haunts and spirits. This is a three-hour walking tour of Barnstable Village’s haunted locations, hosted by professional ghost hunters. There are over ten stops on the tour and most have a ghost story. You will visit Cobb’s Hill Cemetery, Barnstable Court House, Barnstable Tavern, and the historic King’s highway. The tour will come to a close with you entering the oldest wooden jail in the U.S. built in the 1690s which is said to be haunted by the spirits of the long-gone prisoners. The tours start at 7 p.m. and the price is $15.00.
Pilgrims, pirates, and people of the past fill the sights and sounds of this 90-minute tour. This popular walking tour of P-town’s haunted places grabs flavor from the town’s reputation as an art and history mecca, burnished by its many fact-based tales of the pirates, pilgrims, outlaws, and just plain folks who walked its narrowed streets and byways. The tour includes cemetery locations as well as visits to buildings and inns believed to be haunted by ship captains and former residents. The tour starts at 8:00 p.m. and the price is $20.00.
The iconic early history of Plymouth adds special interest to its local ghosts, the 90-minute lantern-lit tour walks through town, and some of the oldest streets in America. Hear about local legends and folklore, tales of mystery, and the macabre. The tour includes a street that marks the site of the original Plymouth Colony settled by the British and the first site where the earliest Pilgrims were buried. Tours can be reserved between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. and the cost is $20.
After hearing some chilling tales, warm up and get cozy at The Old Harbor Inn! Our luxury, historic Inn features everything you need for the ultimate Cape Cod getaway. Along with our central location in downtown Chatham, MA we offer luxurious accommodations, delicious homemade breakfast, and friendly service that will make you feel right at home. Book your Halloween Cape Cod stay at The Old Harbor Inn! The weekend of Halloween this year promises to be full of fun – and fright. Be sure to book your Halloween Cape Cod weekend stay – if you dare.
