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Crescent Hotel Ghost Tours: A Haunted History

Uncover chilling tales and paranormal mysteries within the walls of America's Most Haunted Hotel in Eureka Springs.

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Explore the eerie side of Eureka Springs with a guided ghost tour through the famously haunted 1886 Crescent Hotel. Discover chilling tales of past guests and the hotel's mysterious history, including its time as a cancer hospital.

A brief summary to Crescent Hotel Ghost Tours

  • Monday 6:30 pm-10 pm
  • Tuesday 6:30 pm-10 pm
  • Wednesday 6:30 pm-11:30 pm
  • Thursday 6:30 pm-10 pm
  • Friday 6:30 pm-11:30 pm
  • Saturday 6:30 pm-10 pm
  • Sunday 6:30 pm-10 pm

Local tips

  • Purchase tickets in advance, as tours regularly sell out, especially during peak season.
  • Arrive a few minutes early; the tour starts promptly on the 4th floor.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves walking and stairs.
  • Consider the Expert & Expanded Tour for a deeper dive into the hotel's history and paranormal activity.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the heart of downtown Eureka Springs, near Basin Spring Park, head northeast on Spring Street. Turn left onto Howell Street, a steep climb uphill. Continue onto Prospect Avenue. The Crescent Hotel will be on your right. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes and involves a significant elevation change.

  • Public Transport

    Eureka Springs Transit offers trolley service throughout the town. Several routes connect the downtown area with the Crescent Hotel. Check the Eureka Springs Transit website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and route information. A regular fare is $4.00. The trolley will drop you off near the hotel entrance.

  • Taxi/Ride-Share

    Ride-sharing services like Uber and local taxi services are available in Eureka Springs. A ride from downtown Eureka Springs to the Crescent Hotel typically costs between $10 and $20, depending on demand and distance. Specify 'Crescent Hotel' as your destination.

  • Driving

    From downtown Eureka Springs, follow Spring Street northeast. Turn left onto Howell Street and continue onto Prospect Avenue. The Crescent Hotel will be on your right. Free parking is available in the hotel parking lot, though it can be limited during peak season and major events. Be aware that GPS navigation can be unreliable due to the hilly terrain; follow street signs carefully.

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Embark on a chilling journey through the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, known as "America's Most Haunted Hotel". These nightly ghost tours, led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the hotel's history and the ghostly apparitions that roam its corridors. Hear tales of Michael, the Irish stonemason who fell to his death during the hotel's construction, and the spirits from the era when Norman Baker ran it as a fraudulent cancer hospital. The Crescent Hotel has a rich and varied past. Opened in 1886 as a luxury resort, it quickly became a popular destination due to the supposed healing powers of the local springs. Later, it served as a college for young women before Baker transformed it into a cancer hospital in the 1930s, preying on vulnerable patients with false promises. The hotel has been featured on numerous paranormal investigation shows, solidifying its reputation as a hotspot for ghostly activity. The tour takes you through the hotel's most haunted locations, including the infamous morgue in the basement, where Baker's victims were allegedly disposed of. Keep an eye out for unexplained phenomena and learn about the hotel's many resident spirits, such as the Lady in Victorian Lingerie and the nurses from the Baker hospital. The tour requires walking and navigating stairs, but assistance is available for those with mobility concerns.

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