Believers and skeptics alike can explore purportedly haunted cemeteries, hotels and more around Northern Nevada this Halloween season. Seeking some spine-tingling experiences? Here are a few places to check out.
Reno Ghosts, nightly: US Ghost Adventures guides participants on a one-hour, one-mile walking tour that stops by the Lake Mansion, the Washoe County Courthouse and the Levy Mansion. Admission is $26 for adults and $16 for children; children 6 and under are free. Participants can enhance the experience with an extended tour and an EMF activity detector rental. Tours depart each night at 8 p.m. from 320 Flint St., Reno. For details and tickets, visit usghostadventures.com/reno-ghost-tour/ .
After Dark Cemetery Walking Tour, Oct. 11: A Carson City Park Ranger will lead this free walking tour through the historic Lone Mountain Cemetery, 1044 Beverly Drive in Carson City. For details, visit visitcarsoncity.com .
St. Mary’s Art Center Ghost Investigation, Oct. 12: W.I.G.S. (Women Investigating Ghost Sightings) hosts a monthly paranormal investigation of this former silver rush-era hospital at 55 R. St. in Virginia City, and this month it’s being held on Oct. 12. It’s a two-hour investigation from 8 to 10 p.m. for $45, with an additional two-hour extension available for $15 more. For details and tickets, visit stmarysartcenter.org/paranormal-investigation .