FAQ

Q. are these ghost stories real or just made-up hokum?

A. Every story shared and told on the tour is a bonafide true tale as told by someone who experienced it, recorded as oral history in a library archive, or was black-and-white printed news. We don’t make-up stories because we don’t have to… very little fiction can hold a candle to the weird wacky stories in the archives as sworn to by folks who lived it. We also don’t rely on the crutch of “this one person told us this one time they had this weird thing happen” because that’s just heresay absent diligent research. We already have a pretty hearty catalog of 13 Fayetteville Ghosts, with plenty more Ozarks Haints to sprinkle in, so no two tours will be exactly the same! As to what’s “True” or not and whether or not ghosts exist aside from the Holy Trinity or Elvis… Welp, reckon we will leave that up to you to suss out yourself.

But FYI, all tales and tells herein are properly credited and Copyright © 2019 by Fayetteville Haunts LLC, which means you cannot reproduce, distribute, or sample materials herein without proper citation and express written permission under the penalty of law.

Q. How long is the tour and is it appropriate for children?

A. The downtown walking tour lasts between an hour or an hour-and-a-half depending on walkabout chit-chat and as the spirits move the teller. The outdoor walk is a pretty easy one for the able-bodied, tho we do make accommodations for the mobility impaired if given notice, but use your own best judgement and bring a water bottle for the 60-minute group hike around the downtown Fayetteville Square. We do NOT recommend the tour for most children under 15, mostly because our language and subject matter can get a bit NC-17 salty for Puritanical pearl-clutchers. I won’t tell you how to raise your kids if’n you don’t try to demand how I tell my tales… so make your best call before booking or choosing instead to buy that CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST video at Wal-Mart. If Drunk History did a crossover show with Ghost Hunters, then that’d be close to what you can expect on our tours. We also love pets so long as they are on a leash and you tacitly accept all liability.

Q. do you give refunds for rain or if my delicate sensibilities are offended on the tour?

A. Nope. Everyone pays for a ticket to ride but not dictate how we drive. Just like purchasing a theatre ticket, you’re paying for admission to an event and can leave if the experience doesn’t suit you with no expectation for a refund. There ain’t no refunds given… Ever. We plan to walk rain or shine, ain’t sweet enough to melt in a little rain, tho we do have backup plans in case of serious National Weather Service seasonal inclimate weather emergencies. If you’re pleasant enough and offer sufficient notice in advance, we might be able to transfer your purchase to a future booking… maybe, at our discretion. We always reserve the right to ask anyone to leave at any time for any reason, because we want everyone to have a good time free of jerks or show-stealers. Our Golden Rule is: Be Nice or BEGONE! We have police on speed-dial for any cantankerous types to insure a pleasant evening stroll. But if’n I have to call my hillbilly kin, then just know they have a shotgun, a shovel in a large 4x4 pickup, and a lot of very remote hillside acreage with feral hogs operated by a Granny Witch… So just don’t start nothin’ then there won’t be nothin’ to fret about. Them’s standard hillbilly rules, and thats where manners come from back in the day.

Q. are you available for private group tours with fewer threats of Supernatural violence?

A. Absolutely yes, we are smiling sweethearts who love hosting your party or group event! Birthday parties, bachelorette parties, school field trips, civic group outings, team-building corporate events, and cool office party shenanigans are always fun! Just send us a message with target date outside our regular weekend tour schedule and your estimated headcount (and budget), then we will try to accommodate. But FYI the “yes” often depends on babysitter availability and typically a minimum headcount of 15 (around $300) to properly bribe my people for a night out to entertain. We also have a traveling PowerPoint slideshow that we can bring to your organization or group event for $200, just ask!

Q. Do you offer paranormal tours for ghosthunters?

A. If your ghostbuster group is looking to book a tour to bring equipment and explore local haunts, we are totally game… with conditions. From past experience, the equipment and personnel set-up is often a long process with lots of cross-talk, so just know we charge by the hour. We are historians and enthusiasts, not psychics or seers or ghostbusters, but we are happy to participate in a limited capacity within a focused timeframe. Ours is an outdoor walking tour, with only peeks inside buildings as we stroll, so if you desire access to specific structures then securing permissions are up to your team.

Q. ARE reservations required, and can i record while on the tour?

A. We actively try to keep walking tours intimate rather than mob affairs, so there is limited availability that is guaranteed ONLY if you pre-book reservations with us here online. We do accept walk-ups for $20 cash-in-hand if we’re comfortable with the number of bodies being shepherded across the downtown streets. Safety first, though! We don’t need any ghosts from a dissatisfied customer haunting us! Still photography and a few cell phone pics are just fine, so long as you aren’t detracting from the enjoyment of others on the tour, but no live video or audio recording is allowed. Do remember to bring bug repellant, water, comfy walking shoes, sweater, camera, and a steady hand to hold for the outdoor walking tour!