Jefferson Haunted History Smartphone Walking Tour

From the chilling tales of Big Foot to the lingering spirits of the haunted hotel that steven Spielberg reportedly saw a spirit that inspired the movie Poltergeist, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of the past, uncovering the stories and secrets that have shaped this remarkable town. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please. This is smartphone guided and plays automatically (using GPS) as you walk. it's step by step navigated and designed to be hands free. The tour takes roughly one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted drinking establishments for refreshments, if you dare!

Meeting Point

Jefferson Bigfoot Statue

400 E Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

The tour starts at the big foot statue, just across from the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. You'll hear about the history of Big foot, and then be guided step by step through Jefferson learning it's spooky history.

What's included:

• Smartphone guided Walking tour on our walking tour app
• Tour never expires and you can take it anytime
• Location aware tour that plays as you walk
• learn the history and haunted stories of Jefferson, TX

Not included:

• No food, drinks, admission or in person guide, this is a smartphone guided tour app all outside

What to expect:

Duration: between 50 minutes and 1 hour, 15 minutes

Jefferson Bigfoot Statue

400 E Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

The tour starts at the big foot statue, just across from the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. You'll hear about the history of Big foot, and then be guided step by step through Jefferson learning it's spooky history.

10 minutes

Old Mill Antiques

210 E Austin St, Jefferson, 75657-1904, Texas

The tour stops at the old gris mill where you'll hear the history of the city, it's boom times, and the spirits that linger.

Pass by without stopping

Marion County Courthouse

114 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

The tour stops outside the old courthouse where you'll hear about the judge that is said to haunt this spot and the tales of the cases that once took place here.

Pass by without stopping

Historic Kahn Hotel

123 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

This is the spot of the historic Kahn Saloon, where wild west outlaws once visited, and locals say, still do.

Pass by without stopping

The Excelsior House Hotel

211 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

This haunted hotel is full of spirits and is said to have inspired Steven Spielberg to write one of the spookiest movies of all tie.

Pass by without stopping

Haywood House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

202 S Market St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

This old restaurant was once a rough and tough saloon that welcomed the wild wests wildest. And customers say they stuck around.

Pass by without stopping

McGarity's Restaurant & Saloon® -- Jefferson, TX

208 W Dallas St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

A boom time saloon that was started by its faithful owner and it's said he stuck around. You'll hear it's history and the spirits here.

Pass by without stopping

East Austin Street

E Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

You'll explore the haunted streets of Jefferson and see the haunted establishments as you hear the stories of it's history and ghostly tales of the spirits that still lurk here.

50 minutes

The Historic Jefferson Hotel

124 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

This is one of the most haunted spots in the city. You'll hear about the history and the little girl that lurks here.

Pass by without stopping