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    Flagstaff, Arizona

    Haunted Places In Flagstaff

    Haunted Spots In Flagstaff

    A Guide to Haunted Houses and Spooky Explorations

    Flagstaff is a city in northern Arizona, United States. It has a population of about 65,000 people. It is the county seat of Coconino County and the largest city in Northern Arizona. Flagstaff has been called one of America's most haunted cities by The Travel Channel. The best known haunted spot in Flagstaff is The Orpheum Theater which was built in 1927 and opened as a vaudeville theater before becoming a movie theater. The theater was closed for renovation in the early 1990s and reopened as a performing arts center with an auditorium that seats 1,700 people. The Orpheum Theater is said to be the most haunted building in America. A ghost with a white face and bloody mouth has been seen roaming the balconies of The Orpheum on many occasions. An unknown spirit has also been reported at various times throughout the theater's history. The grounds of Flagstaff have been said to be haunted by over a dozen ghosts including a spirit that haunts the basement of The Hotel Monte Vista, a ghost that visits the lobby and can be seen sitting at the front desk on several occasions, and more.

    The Hotel Monte Vista brick building lit at dusk in black and white

    Haunted History of Flagstaff

    What to Do in Flagstaff

    Before diving into the specific haunted locations, it's essential to understand the rich and sometimes dark history of Flagstaff. Established in 1881, this small mountain town quickly grew into a bustling hub for railroads, logging, and tourism. The combination of its Old West atmosphere and the presence of historic buildings makes Flagstaff the perfect setting for ghostly encounters.

    The Old West and Its Ghostly Inhabitants

    A Guide to Haunted Houses and Spooky Explorations

    Many of the ghost stories and legends that haunt the streets of Flagstaff are deeply rooted in the city's Old West past. From shootouts and tragic accidents to unsolved mysteries and lost souls, these tales have been passed down through generations and continue to captivate the imaginations of both locals and visitors.

    Tour group gathered under a brick archway at night with a guide holding a cane

    Where to go in Flagstaff

    Flagstaff, Arizona is a city brimming with history and mystery. Located in the heart of the American Southwest, it offers a wide range of activities for adventure seekers and history buffs alike. If you're planning a trip to Flagstaff and looking for something unique to do, consider exploring the haunted houses and mysterious places that make this city one of the most intriguing destinations for ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the eerie world of haunted houses in Flagstaff and provide you with an unforgettable experience with Freaky Foot Tours, the experts in Flagstaff's haunted history.

    Ready to embark on an eerie exploration of Flagstaff's haunted places? Here are some of the most notorious and spine-tingling locations to visit during your stay.

    Hotel Monte Vista with its rooftop neon sign at a downtown Flagstaff corner at dusk

    Monte Vista Hotel

    Historic three-story brick corner building with wraparound balcony and turret in Flagstaff

    Weatherford Hotel

    Dark moody view of an old railroad depot beside train tracks at dusk

    Train Station

    Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library building under a blue sky

    Public Library

    Historic playhouse building with a red door and community theater sign under a blue sky

    Theatrikos

    Orpheum theatre marquee sign beside a large bird mural on the building side

    Orpheum

    Small red sandstone commercial building with an arched doorway and bikes parked outside

    Raymond

    Historic stone hotel and bank with a horse-drawn stagecoach out front

    MacMillan

    Crystal Magic crystal shop in a red adobe corner building in Flagstaff

    Crystal Magic

    Spiral graffiti reading get lost spray-painted on a dark utility tunnel wall

    Tunnels

    Snow-covered forest road lined with pines and power poles

    Snow Park

    Black-and-white log-and-stone lodge with deep eaves among tall pines

    Riordan Mansion

    Vintage view of a low stone Craftsman mansion below the San Francisco Peaks

    Museum of Northern Arizona

    Vintage black-and-white log tavern building with a Tavern sign out front

    Museum Club

    Domed stone building with columns and a Rotunda Museum sign in black and white

    Lowell Observatory

    Paranormal Hotspots and Haunted Tours

    With a growing reputation as one of America's most haunted cities, Flagstaff has become a popular destination for paranormal investigators and ghost tour enthusiasts. Among the many ghostly attractions and haunted places in Flagstaff, the Freaky Foot Tours offer a unique and chilling experience, led by knowledgeable guides who are well-versed in the town's haunted history and mysterious locations.

    Black and white night scene of a guide addressing a tour group outside a lit building

    What To Expect on Your Guided Tour

    What to Do in Flagstaff

    When the day and time have arrived you’ll meet your group at the proper location. We ask our guests to arrive five to ten minutes early so your guide has time to greet your party and check you in. The guide will have the night’s itinerary at hand so your job is to show up in comfortable clothes and walking shoes and be prepared for whatever pops up during the tour. Several of our guests have captured orbs on phone cameras so feel free to snap away. Freaky Tours would love it if you share any images you capture and we’re working on a website where images and experiences can be shared.

    Historic Tudor-style train depot at dusk with railroad tracks in the foreground

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    Freaky Foot Tours - Flagstaff's Premier Haunted Walking Tour

    Looking specifically for a haunted place to sleep? See our guide to the haunted hotels of Flagstaff.

    Walk This History

    Our Flagstaff tours

    The places in this story are stops on a real route. Walk them with a local guide.

    A guide tells stories to a crowd of guests across from the Weatherford Hotel in downtown FlagstaffGhost Tour$29 / adult4.9 TripAdvisor · 250+

    Ghost

    The Original Flagstaff Ghost Tour

    Phantom bellboys. An unsolved 1930s case that made our founder write a whole book.

    Nightly at 7 PM, with a second 8 PM departure Fridays and Saturdays75 min1 mile
    A tour group listens to their guide beneath the Motel Du Beau sign tower in FlagstaffCentennial Year$35 / adult4.9 TripAdvisor

    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
    A tour group taking in the full Sound of Flight mural on the Flagstaff mural tourDaytime$29 / adult5.0 TripAdvisor

    Art

    Flagstaff Mural Tour

    Ghost signs from the 1880s. Murals funded by 500 donors.

    Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 10 AM90 minHalf a mile

    The Original Flagstaff Ghost Tour

    From $29

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