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Shepherdstown Mystery Walks is proud to be part of the WV Paranormal Trail!
We’re honored to be one of only 14 hand-selected, exclusive locations in West Virginia on this prestigious trail, announced by Governor Jim Justice in October.
Join us for a thrilling paranormal adventure and experience the supernatural side of Shepherdstown! Get your Paranormal Passport today! You can discover Shepherdstown’s historic and spooky spots, plus many others across the state. Head to wvtourism.com/paranormal to learn more and start earning prizes as you check them off.
We’re In The News!
Shepherdstown Mystery Walks was voted #8 ghost tour in the Country by the 2025 USA Today 10Best! These nominations were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors before being voted on by the public, so we’ve earned some serious bragging rights!
TripAdvisor ranked Shepherstown Mystery Walks as a Top 10% Things To Do Worldwide!!! The Travelers’ Choice Awards honor recognizes businesses that consistently deliver great service. Shepherdstown Mystery Walks is part of an exclusive group, ranking among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.
Shepherdstown Mystery Walks Featured in the AAA Mid Atlantic article on 6 Places to go on a Ghost Tour in West Virginia. Here is a link to the wonderful article: Ghosts Tours in West Virginia
Looking for a Haunted Place to Stay?
Why not book a room at one of the Shepherdstown area’s
haunted bed and breakfasts if you’re traveling here to do the Shepherdstown
Mystery Walks Tour? It will undoubtedly
be a creepy night among the ghosts, and Shepherdstown Mystery Walks will help
create the tone!
We have compiled a list of our top haunted lodging
options in the region. There have definitely been bumps in the night at several
of these locations, so hopefully we can help you find the ideal spot to rest
your tired bones. We think that sounds like a wonderful time!
Thomas
Shepherd Inn
Guests will appreciate the history of this award-winning Inn
while enjoying the modern and comfortable conveniences of today…literally steps
from the tour meet up spot.
Constructed in 1868, the structure acted as the parsonage
for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church until 1936. In 1936, 2 doctors acquired the
property and redesigned the building as a doctor’s office, featuring
examination rooms for their patients and workspaces for themselves and their
small staff. There were deaths in this building! Numerous reports of strong spirit activity
have been experienced for years at this beautiful Inn.
Read more
about Thomas Shepherd Inn and book rooms here:
The Thomas Shepherd Inn
Inn at
Antietam
The Inn at Antietam is a warm and welcoming bed and
breakfast amidst the heart of the Antietam National Battlefield Park in
Sharpsburg, Maryland…literally 5 minutes from Shepherdstown. The Antietam battlefield, where the Inn is
located, is renowned for paranormal activity, with numerous reports of ghostly
apparitions, sounds, and other unexplained phenomena linked to the battle’s
high casualties. While the Inn itself might be considered a peaceful spot, the
surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for ghost hunters to experience
the spectral history of the battle.
Read more
about Inn at Antietam and book rooms here:
The Inn at Antietam
The Jacob
Rohrbach Inn
This Inn is renowned for it’s warm hospitality, comfortable
accommodations and superb attention to detail. Jacob Rohrbach was murdered in 1864 by
Confederate fighters who were after his horse. Heavy footsteps, children’s
voices, and even apparition sightings have been reported there.
Make the Jacob Rohrbach Inn your home away from home as you
wander through the haunted streets around here, knowing that at the end of the
day you will be returning to a relaxed and welcoming retreat.
Learn more
about Jacob Rohrbach Inn and book rooms here:
The Jacob Rohrbach Inn
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Enjoy a historic ghost tour along the concealed, shadowy streets of Shepherdstown with history of the dead….and the not quite dead….those ghosts who still occupy the homes and land of this beautiful, quaint town. Experience Shepherdstown, WV with historically-costumed guides who review history by candlelit lantern from one haunted and historic location to the next.
Make your ghost checklist now for this haunted ghost tour!
The Real Ghosts of Shepherdstown
Hear stories of residents who may have left this world, but not the town they lived in. This is a rich, scenic tour through historic Shepherdstown, the oldest town in West Virginia. Review its’ rich history with your guide includes early settlers, French/Indian War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, building of the C&O Canal, and history of life along the Potomac River.
Hear first hand ghost stories and the true history of this rich, colonial town.
A TripAdvisor Best Travelers Choice ghost walk.
This is the real ghosts of Shepherdstown.
We will walk a fast 1.5 hours and will cover 1 mile on easy terrain.
Strange History Unfolds
Ghosts, mystery, Hollywood, and famous authors! Talk about ghost tours near me!
Indulge your senses as you tour through this quaint, historic, scenic town with an experience guide.
Open year ’round
Tours by reservation only.
Make reservations online, or make a fast call.
$15 – $18 per person;
301/639-0351
Meet the Tour Mascot
For those of you who have toured with me, you are again seeing a fast old friend.
For those of you yet to tour, Cecil is a mystery to be discovered.
Cecil provides comic relief while on the haunted ghost walk.
This mystery walk is one of the best haunted tours in West Virginia because it highlights both the phenomenal history of our area, and the ghosts of Shepherdstown. Our Shepherdstown ghost tours and guides feature stories that are true history and which have been researched by the tour Founder. Included are two haunted cemetery tours where you will walk among the ghosts, unravelling the numerous ghost mysteries of Shepherdstown.
So if a finding a ‘best ghost tour near me’ is important to you…don’t miss this Shepherdstown Mystery Walk!
The Important Stuff
First thing: ENJOY SHEPHERDSTOWN!!!!! Second thing: Shepherdstown's restaurants are phenomenal.....but service may not be fast. Please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at the tour start spot, at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour to best allow you time to meet your guide. TOURS DEPART ON TIME!
Once you make your reservation, you have 48 hours to request a refund as long as the tour is not scheduled within that time frame.
We require at least 24 hour notice before the tour starts in order to issue refunds. We will not issue refunds 24 hours/of your tour, since we have held that space specifically for you and have limited spaces available.
No-Call/No-Show on the customer’s part: If you do not show up to a tour, you will be marked as a no-show. If you are unable to attend the tour, cannot find the tour location, or for any other reason you do not attend the tour, you will be marked as a no-show. There are no refunds issued to no-call no-shows.
F.A.Qs
Please reach us at jhughes@shepherdstownmysterywalks.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Come…stay at this historic gem in Shepherdstown: https://thomasshepherdinn.com/
The Thomas Shepherd Inn is in a great location, easily walkable to shopping, dining, exploring and experiencing everything Shepherdstown has to offer. Be sure to leave the best review!
We also recommend:
- SunDogs Bed and Breakfast Country Retreat: https://www.sundogsbb.com/
- The Inn at Antietam: https://www.innatantietam.com/
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Reviews
Jun 2023 • Family
Really interesting trip. Low key and great way to learn about Shepherdstown. The guide was really fun and engaging. It wasn’t scary, but had some eery stories mixed in with history lessons and accounts by locals. Had a really nice time!
Feb 2023 • Couples
What a fantastic experience! Janet does a great job and is a wealth of knowledge about Shepherdstown. Plus Cecil the cat might join your tour at just the right time…
Jan 2023 • Couples
Amazing tour guide. Wonderful mix of history and compelling mystery/paranormal. Tour route is friendly as far as physical ability.
Dec 2022 • Family
Our story teller, JP, did an amazing job guiding my family through Shepherdstown's history. Highly recommend!
Oct 2022
Great tour with so much information about the history of the town and the paranormal experiences. A must do in if you're Shepherdstown
Oct 2022 • Couples
Janet was awesome with her historical knowledge and insight into the paranormal. I highly recommend this tour!
Jan 2022 • Friends
Janet is a great tour guide! Even on a cold January evening, she gave us an excellent 90-minute tour of the town. Many stories shared, explaining the history of the town, the cemeteries, historic buildings, and various sightings. Would recommend 10/10 as a small tour group with friends!
Feb 2022 • Couples
What a Fantastic entertaining evening spent with Shepherdstown’s premier ghost tours !! Beautiful walk exploring a town steeped in so much history with our very knowledgeable guide Janet. We where indulged with lots of history & ghost stories , we would whole heartedly recommend this experience !!
Jan 2022 • Friends
Wonderful spooky tour!! Shepherdstown is anold town with a long rich history and all the accompanying tragedy.
Nov 2021 • Family
I attended the tour with visiting family and we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was a fascinating blend of Shepherdstown’s historical and paranormal events.
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Let's get in touch
Email Address
jhughes@shepherdstownmysterywalks.com
Call Us
(301) 639-0351