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Step into history with our ghost-filled tour.

History and ghosts are everywhere in Rock Island. Take this tour and learn about our downtown spirits. 

A place with this much history is bound to be haunted by it

On a typical ghost tour, you'd be told about ghosts from the long-gone past. On our tours, you'll learn about the past and experience the hauntings happening now. Our tours usually feature one or more mediums who tell you what they're seeing and sensing now. 

Plus, on our tours you'll find out: 

- Who haunts the Rock Island Brewing Co. (RIBCO)

- About the ghosts who haunt our downtown theaters

- Why back in 1846 there were three men but four hangings

- About why a well-respected businessman took a forced dive out a fifth-story window

- Why so many ghosts think "it's fun to stay" at the Haunted YMCA (and those that know it's not)

- Why gangster John Looney's henchmen still hang around 

Looney - The first organized crime lord

If you think all the big-time gangsters of Illinois were in Chicago, then you haven't heard about John Looney – a man even the notorious Al Capone thought was scary! In the early 1900s, Looney ruled an empire of booze, bribery, extortion, gambling, and prostitution ... and he was responsible for at least six murders. See Looney's old haunts and some actual haunts along the way – including the old YMCA building where paranormal activity is the norm. 

Please note: There is adult content including tales of violence, drinking, and brothels. If it was a movie, it'd be PG-13. Tours are for ages 13+. 

Meet-up location: 2nd Avenue and 19th Street (in front of El Patron El Patron Restaurant & Bar)

Tour length: 1.5 hours (approx.)

Tour route: 1.2 miles roundtrip

Cost per person: $20

Tour dates:

• Fridays and Saturdays @ 7 pm 2023 Dates To Be Determined 
• Other tours will be scheduled depending on demand
• Tours may also be scheduled``

Contact Minda if you have any questions or to schedule. 

Text: 309-781-7083 

Email: minda.powersdouglas@gmail

Kids like spooky stuff, too, so we added  new kid friendly ghost tours this season with fun stories that weren’t too spooky. They were so successful that we’re adding them to our tour seasons AND private tours on-request from now on!