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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

Seaside Shadows Westerly Haunted History Tours

Award-Winning Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour Meeting at Westerly Town Hall, from Mystic's Original Ghost Tour Company

45 Broad St (Westerly Town Hall), Westerly, RI 02891

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 3 sources

Research updated September 2026

Age

Not specified by operator

Cost

$$

$35 per adult, per the operator's site; free cancellation available.

Access

Wheelchair OK

A 2-hour walking tour through historic Wilcox Park, downtown Westerly, and along the banks of the Pawcatuck River. Meets in front of Westerly Town Hall; look for the guide's lantern.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsSpectral LightsFolklore / Legend

The operator's marketing describes a local legend of the Devil's visit to Westerly, a spectral light tied to one of New England's worst shipwrecks, stories of two souls said to share one body, and reported paranormal activity at Westerly's known establishments, including the history of the Savoy Hotel. Wilcox Park is tied to the destructive 1938 hurricane that struck the area.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing and narrative material, not documented history independently verified for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • USA Today Best of 2024 Ghost Tour
  • TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025
  • Best of New England Travel Award
  • Best of Connecticut Award

Plan Your Visit

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Walking Tour Booking Required

Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour

A 2-hour walking tour through historic Wilcox Park, downtown Westerly, and the banks of the Pawcatuck River, covering the Devil's reported visit to Westerly, a spectral light tied to one of New England's worst shipwrecks, stories of two souls said to share one body, and the history of the Savoy Hotel and other downtown establishments. Meets in front of Westerly Town Hall, 45 Broad St. $35 per adult.

Duration:
2 hr
Days:
Seasonal calendar; see operator site
Check for dates· verified September 2026 Check availability

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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Wilcox Park

    Named stop; the operator ties reported activity here, as at US Ghost Adventures' separate Westerly program, to the destructive 1938 hurricane.

  2. 2
    Pawcatuck River

    Route stop; the tour walks the riverbanks as part of its downtown Westerly route.

Sources & Further Reading

Every HauntBound history is researched from documented sources. We clearly separate verified historical fact from paranormal folklore.

  1. 1.seasideshadows.com
  2. 2.seasideshadows.com/westerly-ri-ghost-tour
  3. 3.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g54126-d24126555-Reviews-Seaside_Shadows_Haunted_History_Tours-Westerly_Washington_County_Rhode_Island.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaside Shadows Westerly Haunted History Tours family-friendly?
A 2-hour evening walking tour of downtown Westerly; content is mostly folklore and maritime history, with no true-crime or dignity-sensitive material identified. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit Seaside Shadows Westerly Haunted History Tours?
$35 per adult, per the operator's site; free cancellation available.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is Seaside Shadows Westerly Haunted History Tours wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Seaside Shadows Westerly Haunted History Tours is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: A 2-hour walking tour through historic Wilcox Park, downtown Westerly, and along the banks of the Pawcatuck River. Meets in front of Westerly Town Hall; look for the guide's lantern..