Dance DC

For all the splendor and glory that Washington D.C. emits as you walk through the nation’s capitol or along the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial, there’s also mystery and secrecy hidden within this great city. If you’re interested in a look at America’s past through more suspicious eyes, consider taking one of D.C.’s many ghost tours. Whether you actually put stock in the paranormal or are just looking for something different to do while in town, you’ll enjoy a trip through the ghostly past of the city.Washington DC Ghost Tours offers walking tours around the city and will delight you with their knowledge of history and the hauntings of the area. The guides on this tour are well versed on this subject and will keep you entertained all night. They even dress in character, wearing Victorian-style clothing. Adults can take the tour for 15 and tickets for children age 7-11 cost 8. These hour and a half tours start at 8 p.m. and cover about a quarter of mile, starting from Lafayette Park.Another popular tour in the area is the National Building Museum ghost tour. This is not a regular tour but a special feature offered at the museum from time to time. These tours are wildly entertaining and a little spooky as they lead guests through this famous building with its peculiar past. Members of the museum are offered a discounted price for the tour. The museum websites has a full calendar of events that can be browsed for upcoming ghost tours.There are a number of other ghost tours in the surrounding areas of DC such as Ghost Tours of Harpers Ferry which start from the “O’ Be JoyFull” Center in Harper’s Ferry and begin at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday.