What’s up, witches? With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no better time to jaunt—er, haunt?—over to Wilmington. One of the most actively haunted cities in the South, the Port City offers plenty of spooky entertainment in the form of ghost walks, haunted tours and more. Seas the day and trick or treat yo’self to some frightful fun—if you have the guts (!).
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
If you’re a paranormal junkie (hey, avid Ghost Adventures fans!), this ghost walk promises to deliver the scaries. The nationally acclaimed tour takes you to several haunted houses and graveyards, with professional storytellers and ghost hunters dishing eerie tales and true ghostly occurrences along the way. Boo!
Haunted Pub Crawl
Trick or tequila? … Why not both?! Explore Wilmington’s most haunted pubs while downing drinks (natch) and listening to tales of murder and mayhem. And watch out for the infamous ghost Meg, an old pub owner known for her love of violence. Talk about lifting your spirits!
USS Battleship NC Ghost Hunt
One of the most haunted battleships in the country, the old World War II battleship is a true ghost ship—and has been a site of paranormal activity for years. During this spooky ghost hunt, attendees get exclusive overnight (!) access to off-limits parts of the ship, a group vigil with an experienced investigator, and use of ghost-hunting equipment like EMF readers and trigger objects.
Halloween Ghost Trolley
All aboard! During this more family-friendly tour, a horse-drawn carriage will escort you around Wilmington while a costumed driver recites ghost stories tailored to children. Talk about a boo-tiful family outing!
Horror Movie Tours
This one is perfect for you and your boo. Take movie date night to the next level and tour the sites of several famous horror movies filmed right in Wilmington—think The Black Phone, Scream and Halloween Kills. “You’re making popcorn?”
