Appalachian GhostWalks: Lantern-Lit Ghost Tour of Gatlinburg

About

Appalachian GhostWalks runs lantern-led walking tours across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, and its Haunted Gatlinburg GhostWalk turns an evening on the Parkway into a mix of history lesson and campfire story. The guides draw on the town's real past, the families who settled it and the legends that have grown around their homes. It makes a memorable after-dinner outing for families and couples looking for something different from the usual attractions.

The tour covers frontier history and Cherokee heritage, Prohibition-era mysteries, pioneer graves and some of the town's reputedly haunted properties, including the Ogle family cabin. Guides carry lanterns, and guests are encouraged to bring cameras; some visitors report capturing orbs in their photos. The company says its stories are appropriate for all ages, with children as young as five in mind. It has been leading tours for more than 30 years and has been voted to USA Today's 10Best.

Tours meet at The Melting Pot, 959 Parkway, and run nightly by reservation, starting at 8:30 PM from March through October and 6 PM from November through February. Book online or by phone; a minimum of two guests is required. Pricing is per person and drops for larger groups, with discounts for children under 11 and seniors over 65. Tickets are nonrefundable but can be used for up to one year. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

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Did You Know

• Appalachian GhostWalks offers lantern-led tours in more than a dozen towns across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia (Appalachian GhostWalks).
• The Gatlinburg tour includes stories of the Ogle family cabin and pioneer graves (Appalachian GhostWalks).
• The company has more than 30 years of tour experience (Appalachian GhostWalks).
• Tickets are nonrefundable but good for up to one year from purchase (Appalachian GhostWalks).