As autumn approaches, ghost-tour season is already gathering momentum across the United States. With cooler nights and Halloween on the horizon, historic properties are opening their doors to paranormal enthusiasts, promising spine-tingling experiences that mix history with the supernatural. Two standout events this fall are set to draw both seasoned ghost hunters and curious first-timers.
Burke Mansion — Macon, Georgia
One of Macon’s most elegant historic homes will take on a darker role this season as the Burke Mansion becomes a stage for paranormal exploration. Visitors can join special tours led by investigators and featuring Carrie Genzel, best known for her role on The Walking Dead. The blend of Hollywood presence and local ghost lore adds a unique draw, offering both storytelling and hands-on investigation inside the 19th-century mansion’s ornate halls.
Long regarded as one of Macon’s most striking homes, the Burke Mansion is often cited as a hotspot for unexplained activity. Guests will be able to explore the mansion by lantern light, hear first-hand accounts of eerie experiences, and use investigative equipment under the guidance of seasoned researchers.
Herkimer Home — Upstate New York
Farther north, the Herkimer Home State Historic Site in Little Falls, NY, is preparing to host the Central New York Ghost Hunters on September 20. Built in the mid-18th century by Revolutionary War General Nicholas Herkimer, the home is steeped in colonial history and, according to local legend, haunted by spirits of the past.
This event will give visitors the rare opportunity to step inside after dark and participate in a structured paranormal investigation. With professional ghost hunters leading the night, attendees can expect to use EMF meters, spirit boxes, and other tools while learning about the home’s turbulent wartime history and lingering mysteries.
A Season of Specters
From Georgia to New York, these tours highlight how historic sites are tapping into the season’s appetite for ghost stories and supernatural encounters. Whether it’s exploring the lavish rooms of a Southern mansion or walking the creaking floors of a Revolutionary-era home, fall 2025 promises plenty of eerie adventures for those willing to seek them out.
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