Carson City Classic Ghost Walk and Mini Tour set for Oct. 19
Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the 19th annual Classic Ghost Walk.
The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. Meet lingering spirits of the past, with many haunted and paranormal stories to take in. Some of our spirits even lead the guided walking tours of the downtown district’s historic homes.
There are two tour routes this year the “Classic” 90-minute walk and a “Mini” Ghost Walk lasting 50 minutes is made with kids in mind. Costumes are welcome and there will be old fashioned trick or treating on the mini walk a glimpse of the bride ghost and at least 2 inside tours. Our classic route features a tour with Janet Jones through the St. Charles Hotel, 4 historic homes and a tour through the Governor’s Mansion.
The Classic and Mini tours depart every half hour on Oct. 19, 2013. The Classic tours begin at 10 AM with the last tour leaving at 2:30 PM from behind the Firkin & Fox Pub on 3rd and Curry Streets. This is a 90-minute guided walking tour. The “Mini” Tour is 50 - minute guided tour and has four total tours. The first leaving at 10:15 AM and the last leaving at 11:45 AM. Tours are rain or shine.
Tickets:
Classic tickets are $15 in advance. $20 the day of. Under 2 Free. Mini Ghost Tour tickets in advance are: $5 – 12 and under. $7 – General. $7 – Under 12, $10 General the day of. Tickets are available at the online:
Classic Ghost Walk Ticket Link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/448107
Mini Ghost Walk Ticket Link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/472118
or by calling 775-348-6279 or Email at: ghostwalkingtour@gmail.com
Location:
Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub)
Times:
The first tour leaves at 10 AM. Tours leave every ½ hour. Last tour leaves at 2 PM. First Mine tour leaves 10:15 AM. Last tour leaves at 11:45 AM.
Some of the stops along the tour include:
— The Bliss Mansion – Built by Duane Bliss is a three story, 8,500 sq ft. mansion that was completed in 1879, built by millionaire Duane L. Bliss, to become his dream home. This 15 room Victorian was built in the Italianate style, and was the biggest and most elaborate home in Nevada at the time.
— The Brewery Arts Center - Built in 1874 by the Carson Brewing Company, which produced Tahoe Beer. The building has been transformed into an arts center.
— The Governor’s Mansion – The mansion was first occupied in July 1909 by acting Governor Denver Dickerson and his family, and first opened to the public during an open house on New Years' Day, 1910.
— Ferris Mansion - Home of George Ferris, Jr., inventor of the Ferris Wheel for the Chicago World Columbian Exposition in 1893.
— Rinckel Mansion - Built by the fortune of Mathias Rinckel, a forward-looking meat magnate who struck it rich supplying Gold Rushers and Lake Tahoe lumbermen.
The Carson City Ghost Walk 2013 partners include The Brüka Theatre, The Firkin & Fox Pub and The Brewery Arts Center and City of Carson.
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