Haunted History Tours in the Washington DC Metro Area

WASHINGTON WALKS CAPITAL HAUNTINGS Occurring on Fridays at 7:30 through October, also Oct. 28 and 31. Meet the tour guides at McPherson Square Metro station (White House exit). No reservations required. $10, 3 and younger free.
Let the ghost stories send shivers up your spine. Explore the mysterious history of Lafayette Square, which is the park north of the White House. Stroll down streets past these haunted sites and listen to ghost stories associated with each place. 202-484-1565. http://www.washingtonwalks.com/ .

ALEXANDRIA COLONIAL TOURS GHOST An GRAVEYARD TOURS, SPECIAL HALLOWEEN TOURS Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 and 9; Monday at 7:30; Wednesday-Oct. 31 at 7:30; Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, and 26-31 at 7:30 and 9; Nov. 1-12, Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:30, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and 9. Halloween tours, Oct. 27-31 from 6:30 to 9:15; call to reserve a time. Ghost & Graveyard tours, $8 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 7-12, younger free. Halloween tours, $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 7-12, younger free. In walking distance of King Street Metro Station. Reservations recommended. The Ghost and Graveyard tour is walking tour through the streets of Old Town. During your visit you explore some building as well as a cemetery and bedroom of the "burning bride." Discover stories of mysteries, romance and angry ghosts. Make sure to check the tour departure location on Web site. 703-519-1749. http://www.alexcolonialtours.com/ .

ALEXANDRIA'S FOOTSTEPS TO THE PAST Through November, Sunday-Thursday at 7; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 and 8:30. History and ghost walks leave from Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King St., Old Town. . $6 adults, $5 ages 7-12, younger free. Explore Alexandria's early history and haunted ghost sites. In walking distance of King Street Metro Station.On Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, the tours will include a candlelit visit to Carlyle House and also will highlight special programs relating of owner John Carlyle and to members of his family who met untimely deaths. Call for prices. 703-683-3451. http://www.footstepstothepast.com/

Other Haunted Tours in the region

Virginia:

LANTERN TOURS AT SULLY Oct. 7, beginning at 6 (last tour at 7:45), Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Rd., . $6, $4 children. Reservations required. A guide will direct you through the first floor of the house, other buildings and slave quarters. Historical characters will bring the past to life. Tours will occur at timed intervals throughout the evening. Chantilly. 703-437-1794. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully

LEESBURG HAUNTINGS Oct. 27-28 from 6-11. Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg. $15. Not recommended for children younger than 12. Reservations recommended. Walk through haunted houses and sites in historic downtown Leesburg. Costumed storytellers narrate local legends. 703-777-7427. http://www.loudounmuseum.org/ .

WOODLAWN'S HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS Oct. 27-29 from 7 to 10, every 20 minutes. 9000 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria. . $15. Not recommended for children younger than 10. Reservations required. Hear stories of people who have encountered Woodlawn's "other-worldly" inhabitants and also explore areas that are normally closed to the public. 703-780-4000, Ext. 26327. http://www.woodlawn1805.org/

Maryland:

ANNAPOLIS GHOST TOURS Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 and 31 at 7. Annapolis Tours and Watermark Cruises, meet at the Dock Information Booth, 1 Dock St., Annapolis. $14, $7 ages 3-11, younger free. Reservations required. Costumed Guides in tell creepy stories on a candlelit ghost tour of the historic district, pointing out haunted historical sites. 410-268-7601. http://www.annapolis-tours.com/ghost.tours.htm .

CANDLELIGHT GHOST TOURS OF FREDERICK Saturday at 8:30; Oct. 13 through Nov. 11, Fridays at 8 and Saturdays at 7 and 9. Meet at Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. $8, $4 ages 6-12. Costumed guides visitors through the city's haunted streets and alleys telling tales of the unexplained. 301-845-7001. http://www.marylandghosttours.com/ .