You don't have to wait until Halloween to tour the historical sites of Connecticut, looking for ghosts. Year round the Ghosts of New Haven provide guided tours of both New Haven and Wallingford, CT.
New Haven cemeteries are home to Noah Webster, Roger Sherman, and Eli Whitney among others. Each Saturday at 7:30pm the Ghosts of New Haven meet at the Starbucks at 1070 Chapel Street in New Haven, CT to start the 90 minute walking tour. The total walking distance is less than one mile. The tour is wheeler chair accessible however might be more difficult for those that have difficulty walking with few breaks. Explore the supernatural, hear legends and stories of strange happenings in the area.
A second option is a guided tour of the nearby town, Wallingford. Lyman Hall and the Shoebox Murderer are buried in Wallingford's historical cemetery. Expect to be enthralled by ghost stories, historical facts, and look for ghosts of the dead. The tour is the same distance and length of time as that in New Haven. Meet your tour guide at the corner of Center Street and Main Street. There is free downtown parking available.
Admission cost is $25 per person. Bring a print off of your receipt as your ticket. For a limited time the website Groupon is offering a 52% discount of $12 per ticket. Groupon is a "deal of the day" online service that offers local deals on tourist attractions, spas, restaurants, and much more.
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