The Original Akron Ghost Tour by Black Cat Tales & Tours

Welcome to The Original Akron Ghost Tour by Black Cat Tales & Tours!

Come join us for a spooktacular evening downtown in the Rubber City as we explore the haunted history of Akron. We will lead you through the dark corners of the city, sharing chilling tales of mysteries, mayhem, and things that go bump in the night. We are the only locally owned and operated ghost tour in Akron.

Tours will meet right at Lock 3 Park at 200 S. Main St, Akron, OH 44308. We will meet on Main Street at the top of the park, just to the left of Akron Civic Theatre.You do not have to print your tickets. Just bring your confirmation with the name you booked under. This tour is about 90 minutes and just under a mile of walking. There is one moderate hill on the tour route. Tours end close to where we started.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will we be going into buildings?

No. Tours will be outside. We will be walking a mile and a half downtown Akron and you will be learning about the history and lore of local buildings and areas.

Will I see any ghosts?

While we don’t have a contract with the spirits, oftentimes strange things may be caught on camera. If you happen to have ghost-hunting equipment, you are welcome to bring it on the tour.

Where do I park?

You’ll find several convenient parking decks and metered parking spaces around Lock 3. The closest parking deck is the State Street Deck located at 55 W. State St. Other nearby parking decks also include:

Summit County Deck (200 S. High St.)

Cascade Deck (10 W. Mill St.)

CitiCenter Deck (132 S. High St.)

There are also plenty of metered parking spaces available downtown, and they are free after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Can I take photos?

Yes, please do! Filming, however, is not permitted.

Is my guide a psychic?

No, but your guide has extensive experience researching history and folklore and has years of experience giving tours in New York and North Carolina. After moving back to her childhood home a few years ago, she realized downtown Canton and Akron were both lacking downtown ghost tours, so she researched and created one for each city. Canton launched in 2021 and we are pleased to launch Akron this fall.

Is this tour appropriate for children?

If your children are interested in history and folklore, yes. We will be talking about some grim subjects like M**der and death, but there will not be any jump-scares, nor intended frights. The walk will be about 1.5 miles, so as long as they can keep up the pace and have an interest, absolutely.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

There are some uneven sidewalks and a small set of steps. If you notify us in advance, we may be able to make modifications to alter the route slightly to accommodate you.

How long is the tour?

Approximately 90 minutes, but may go up to two hours, and 1.5 miles. Wear your comfortable shoes! Also there are NO public restrooms available until the end of the tour. Please plan accordingly.

What if it rains?

Tours go rain or shine. We will do our best to go out, unless there is a significant and severe storm. If there is severe weather, we will contact you via email ASAP to offer you a refund or a voucher for another tour.

LEGAL STUFF: Ghost tours and events involve minimal risk. Even so, when you access our tours, you agree to this legal waiver and release of liability. By booking a tour you agree to the following: “I release Black Cat Tales & Tours from any liability while on a tour or attending an event. By purchasing any tour or event ticket(s), I waive my right to sue. I agree not to sue Black Cat Tales & Tours, their employees or owners from any and all liability, claims, and demands related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death. Black Cat Tales & Tours is not responsible for loss of items, trips, falls, attacks from animals or any other natural or unnatural occurrences. Black Cat Tales & Tours will give fair and reasonable warning and do their best to avoid uneven sidewalks, wet or slick walkways, potholes, construction, or any other potential hazards. I will be responsible for my own expenses that result from illness, injuries, or accidents during or arising from the tour or event. I agree to grant Black Cat Tales & Tours, its owners, and its operators a perpetual, royalty-free license to use my photographic, video, or digital likeness, in whole or in part, taken during a tour. When I purchase my tour/event ticket(s) I am binding my family, spouse, and friends who are in attendance. If I violate this agreement and attempt to bring suit against any of parties named herein, then I will be held responsible for their attorney’s fees as well as any costs incurred in their legal defense. I have purchased tour/event ticket(s) by my own free will."

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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Host or Publisher Black Cat Tales & Tours