Haunted Downtown Denison Ghost Tours every weekend this October
By Natalie Bauman
Oct 27, 2022
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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 Tours on Main Street every weekend this October are the answer.

Put on your walking shoes and get ready to 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 1-5.

We have three one and one half 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 one and one half 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, like the Traveler's Hotel and the Waples Platter Grocery Co.

Denison Ghost Tour #2The Hotel Denison, will meet at the corner of Main and Burnett streets in front of the old Independent Bank at 303 W. Main.  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.

Denison Ghost Tour #3 Rialto - Barrett Building, and the tour group will meet at the corner of Main and Burnett streets in front of Heritage Park at 324 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 $15.00 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-llc-17838837838

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