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18-May-12 – There are quite a few cities in America that boast they are the “most haunted,” but in terms of ghosts-per-capita, no other city in the U.S.A. quite holds a candle to Chicago. If you are a visitor to the Windy City and would like to explore Chicago’s spookier side, one of the best ways to do this is by taking a tour, and there are many options available – from bus tours to biking and even specialized “supernatural” boat tours. These tours give you the benefit of extremely knowledgeable guides who can show you the “hidden” side of Chicago – the unsolved deaths, the strange hauntings, murder and mayhem, anything that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. One of the best tours available are those offered by Weird Chicago Tours, who describe each tour as “the strangest” experience visitors are likely to come across during their stay. These guides are passionate – some would say obsessed – about Chicago’s more sinister and murky past. If you are brave enough to sign up for one of their three-hour tours, you will be taken to cemeteries, murder sites, indian burial grounds, and other spine-tingling places with an informative history lesson along the way. Do you have the nerve for it? Then take a look at the different tours they offer… The Weird and Haunted Tour “We don’t just drive past Chicago’s spirit-infested places. We let you experience them first hand.” The guides boast that they can take you to places to which other ghost tour operators only dream of having access – and with that in mind, make sure you are fully prepared for an evening of nerve-jangling, high-octane thrills and spills. You may visit the site of Wynekoop Mansion, described by many as the “House of Weird Death,” have an audience with “Resurrection Mary,” Chicago’s favorite spirit, or be forced to enter Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery – without a doubt the most haunted place in the Windy City. Grit your teeth and hold on – it’s going to be a rocky ride! Blood, Guns, and Valentines Crime Tour This tour will let you explore the gangland haunts of yesteryear, execution sites, and the city’s grisliest and most famous crime spots. You’ll visit the famous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre site, and hear all about one of the city’s most notorious criminals, Al Capone.
For those of you not familiar with Al Capone, let us enlighten you. Mr. Capone was extremely wealthy and his money would eventually lead to his downfall. He saw no point in investing in fixed-rate bonds or gilts, realizing that tax evasion and money laundering were much more effective ways to enhance his fortune. Charming, effusive, and totally psychopathic, Capone was not someone to be crossed and anyone who defied him usually found themselves with a bullet in the noggin. This tour will give you a unique insight into the minds of Chicago’s most infamous gangsters and criminals – definitely not for the faint-hearted. The Devil and the White City Tour In 1893, Chicago was host to the spectacular World’s Fair. It was a boom time for the city and thousands of visitors flocked to Chicago to experience all that was offered. However, many did not return home, having been lured to a “hotel” operated by one H. H. Holmes. On this tour, you will relive the history, mystery, and hauntings of one of America’s most notorious serial killers who was responsible for scores of people vanishing without a trace. You’ll be shown the exact location of the 1893 World’s Fair, the specific murder sites, and the ghost stories associated with the man known in Chicago as The Devil. The Annual John Dillinger Death Tour Described by J. Edgar Hoover as “Public Enemy No. 1,” John Dillinger was the Robin Hood of Chicago, robbing banks and supposedly giving much of his spoils to the poor. Dillinger appeared to outwit the authorities at every turn, until he met a timely end on July 22, 1934 outside the Biograph Theatre.
This year, on Saturday, July 21, you can join Weird Chicago for a very special tour that occurs around the anniversary of the day “they got Dillinger in Death Alley.” This detailed tour will take you around Dillinger’s favorite haunts, from brothels to drinking dens, shootouts to hideouts, and along the way the guides will recount Dillinger’s extraordinary story in all its grisly detail. So what are you waiting for? Take a walk on the wild side with the Weird Chicago Tours and experience a tour like no other!
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