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Haunted Downtown Denison Ghost Tours Oct. 31
By Natalie Bauman
Oct 31, 2024
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Denison, Texas -- Where can you find a place to learn some of the history of Denison while being entertained with creepy stories of downtown Main Street?  Well, Red River Tours’ Haunted Downtown Denison Ghost Tour on Main Street is the answer. The tour will occur on the sidewalks of Denison on Main Street on October 31.

Put on your walking shoes and travel back through time from Denison’s historic past to the haunted present!  Come hear the Haunted History of Denison! Be prepared to learn more about the spirits which linger in the shadows in downtown Denison and the true history behind the hauntings. 

Come walk where history lives and there is a ghost around every corner.

Every hair-raising tale is true and verified by one of Texoma's historians and author Natalie Clountz Bauman and is based on the stories in her local book
series Red River Hauntings – True Ghost Stories Volumes 1-7 available at Main Street Mall in Denison and on Amazon. Be sure and like “Red River Tours” and Natalie Clountz Bauman – Author on Facebook.

We have three 1 ˝ hour tours this year in Denison with some new information. We hope you will be able to sign up for all three for the full experience!  The tours will be easy to walk and wheelchair accessible as they are on sidewalks outside.

Denison Ghost Tour #1 - The Depot, will meet at the corner of Main and Houston in front of the Katy Depot at 101 East Main St. This is a 1 1/2 hour walk highlighting the history and hauntings of downtown Denison focusing on the old Katy Depot and 100 block of West Main Street. This tour briefly covers some aspects of 100 E. Main Street.

Denison Ghost Tour #2 – The Hotel Denison, Raynal Building and Fire Demon Block Tour, will meet at the corner of Main and Burnett streets in front of Heritage Park at 324 W. Main Street. This is Tour #2 of three 1 1/2 hour tours this year! This one covers the 200- 300 block of West Main including the haunted Hotel Denison. The
theme of this tour is “Careful what you wish for!”

Denison Ghost Tour #3 Rialto - Main Street Mall - Barrett Building Tour - Presented by Red River Tours. The tour group will meet at the corner of Main and Burnett Streets in front of 400 W. Main. This is tour # 3 of three 1 1/2 hour tours! It covers the 400- 500 block of West Main including the Rialto, Barretts & Main Street Mall +
much more.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, bring your jacket and umbrella if needed!  Tours are not recommended for children under 12 years old. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children.

Tours are $20.00 per person plus fees and tax.  To get tickets, see the Facebook page Red River Tours, or go directly to Eventbrite to buy the tickets at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/red-river-tours-llc17838837838

The tours are fun and informative.  Order online early before all tickets are gone.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Scan this QR code to take you directly to Red River Tours’ Eventbrite page to see tour dates, times and order tickets!