Route 66
Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour
Three visionaries fought to bring this highway through Flagstaff instead of Phoenix. The only Route 66 walking tour in the USA.
Daily at 6 PM90 min1.3 miles
The Story
About This Haunted Tour
Nestled beneath Mount Humphries, Flagstaff transitioned from a modest railroad town to a city echoing with ghostly narratives and fables. Its history is vividly etched within the historic downtown district. As you traverse the streets, you'll unearth tales of individuals who left their mark, both in life and after. Discover the majestic buildings, the visionaries behind them, and the spirits rumored to linger within their walls. Central to this journey is the heartrending saga of Marie Walkup and her tragic children from the 1930s. Their tale underscores life's unpredictable nature. Yet, this tour isn't only about melancholic spirits; expect playful phantoms and inquisitive ghosts keen to narrate their histories. This isn't merely a ghost tour. As Flagstaff's original ghost tour, this experience promises depth and authenticity. Every story is rigorously researched and crafted by the co-founder and noted local author, Susan Johnson, ensuring narrative richness. Choose the expertise of Flagstaff's sole locally operated ghost tour company and immerse yourself in a night that delves into the city's mysterious underbelly. Not sure this is your tour? Compare all five.
What To Expect
Wheeler Park
Your tour will begin between Flagstaff City Hall and Wheeler Park. You'll hear about the history of Flagstaff and get in the mood for some spooky stories.
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The Orpheum Theater
This historic theatre is now a local hot spot for music and arts. But what was it before? Chickens aren't the only inhabitants of this local arts venue.
Read more: the Orpheum Theater's dark figure
Weatherford Hotel
This hotel draws international visitors and is known for the infamous Zane Grey ballroom. With that much recognition, there are definitely some hauntings in the Weatherford halls.
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Hotel Monte Vista
One of the most haunted hotels in Arizona. Need we say more?
Read more: Hotel Monte Vista's haunted rooms
Downtown Flagstaff
The heaviest story of the tour, a mother driven to madness takes the lives of her four children and herself one fateful summer night.
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Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse
They say ghosts love a theatre however, there's one paranormal tenant that wants people to break more than a leg before a big show.
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Discover Flagstaff
We end our tour by regaling guests with stories of happier ghosts.
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Experience the Haunting Beauty of Downtown Flagstaff
