Blacksburg Ghost Tour
Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours on a Blacksburg ghost tour to explore the city’s darkest corners, where whispers of restless spirits still linger.
GET TICKETSStep into the shadows of historic Blacksburg, where terrifying tales of Virginia’s gruesome past come to life along these haunted streets.
Why You Need to Take a Blacksburg Ghost Tour
Beneath its quiet mountain charm lies secrets and dark shadows that are just a fraction of what makes Blacksburg a frighteningly haunted city. This historic town in the heart of Virginia holds a cursed legacy, with terrifying tales and restless spirits that refuse to let go. Join Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours to leave behind Blacksburg’s serene college-town atmosphere and step into a world few have seen—one steeped in otherworldly mystery. Pull back the veil and reveal Blacksburg’s eerie past, where history, horror, and legend intertwine. This Blacksburg ghost tour offers a spine-tingling journey for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, making it a night in the mountains to remember.
Susie was a great guide. She even included her own personal experiences in her talk. Good story teller. Beautiful walk around Atlanta in the evening. A fun night.
Why is Blacksburg So Haunted?
Blacksburg’s haunted reputation stretches back to the Moneton and Monacan tribes who once walked the land. Though many Monacan people moved westward to avoid the encroaching settlers, their spiritual presence is said to linger here, tied to the soil itself. With each passing generation, the tragedies in this historic town seem to have left an imprint, creating an energy that refuses to rest.
One of the town’s most notorious locations is the Blacksburg Holiday Inn, where ghostly sightings and unexplained noises are all too common. Guests have reported strange cold spots, flickering lights, and the unsettling sensation of being watched. Whispers circulate that past tragedies within its walls have left behind angered spirits, forever tied to the rooms and corridors. For some, this eerie inn is a haunting reminder of Blacksburg’s darker side, where history and mystery collide.
One of the region’s most unsettling tales comes from nearby Christiansburg, where the legend of the Black Sisters continues to garner unwavering fascination. These sisters, known for their reclusive lifestyle and rumored involvement in dark rituals, became infamous, casting a shadow over the area that persists to this day. Blacksburg’s haunted legacy is further intensified by more recent tragedies, including the devastating events at Virginia Tech.
While spirits from that day are said to rest in peace, other apparitions are frequently seen wandering the campus grounds, blending seamlessly with the town’s haunted past. The energy of past tragedies and disturbing legends combine to make Blacksburg a uniquely haunted place, where history and hauntings intertwine, creating an atmosphere that invites curiosity and chills.
Why should you tour with us?
With Virginia Tech being a big piece of Blacksburg’s culture, it’s easy to get caught up in that “college town” vibe. Grab a bite from small eateries, gather ’round for drinks at the local bar, and stroll downtown to window shop or snag souvenirs. If you need to spruce up your time in Blacksburg, consider admiring a different side of college-town life — the one riddled with spectral students and local lore.
Cabo Fish Taco is a modern venue serving up a menu catering to taco lovers. Many years ago, that very same building was used to patch up the sick and wounded as gunfire erupted all around. Years before that, people gathered to pray to their higher power. In just one building, you can span a century of history and take a deeper look into Blacksburg’s past.
When you’re in school, it’s easy to miss out on the fun stuff. Maybe your schedule was too tight, or you prioritized paying off student loans when you weren’t in class. That means you may have missed out on the vapors, phantoms, and apparitions residing on Virginia Tech’s campus. From the tragic alumnus of Burruss Hall to the feature-less mist gliding along the duck pond, now’s your chance to revisit the ghost stories you initially overlooked.
Most Haunted Places in Blacksburg
Lyric Theatre
Open since 1930, this historic theater is a hotspot for unexplained encounters. Guests report phantom footsteps, hushed whispers, and a woman’s chilling scream, “Let me out!” Thought to be the spirit of a construction worker who died on-site or a mysterious trapped woman, these ghostly presences have become permanent, unsettling cast members in this Blacksburg playhouse.
Cabo Fish Taco
Housed in one of Blacksburg’s oldest buildings, Cabo Fish Taco is as haunted as it is historic. Once a Civil War field hospital and a church, the property is now known for eerie encounters in the kitchen, where objects fly off shelves, spices spill, and ghostly laughter echoes. Upstairs, the women’s restroom has an ominous vibe—phantom figures seem to lurk in mirrors, and watchful eyes give visitors chills, hinting at spirits that may still linger.
Squires Student Center
Virginia Tech’s Squires Student Center and surrounding campus are known for otherworldly encounters. Burruss Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a student who died tragically, his ghostly footsteps and eerie presence lingering in the halls. Lane Stadium’s misty nights reveal a woman in white silently wandering the bleachers. At the same time, the Duck Pond is haunted by a figure gliding across the water—a possible remnant of the 1755 Draper’s Meadow massacre.
FAQs
View our Refund Policy on this page if you have any questions!
Please see your booking details for meeting location. There are neighboring parking garages and street parking that are available in the area.
Group size varies based on time of year and demand. We can keep everyone in your party in the same group. We’ve been doing this for years, and manage group size to ensure guests have a great experience. In the event you can’t hear your tour guide, let them know, or move closer to them.
Pets are welcome as long as they do not disrupt or distract from the tour
The arrival time will be listed on your confirmation email and in the available tour times when you click the book button
Please do not call us, the best way to reach us is by email using the contact form on this website
An extended tour takes you to a few additional locations when the regular tour ends. This adds about four new places and 30 minutes to your tour- highly recommended
Book a tour and check the +1 box for each person in your group where it says “Extended Tour” at checkout to add an extended Ghost tour.
Please contact us directly for pricing and availability. We do not do private tours under 30 persons. If you have a group under 30, please order directly from the website’s book now option.
Tours are held rain or shine. We will contact you if the tour is cancelled.
Please only attend the tour for the day and time you are booked, as another day or time may not be available. If you need to reschedule, please contact us by email first. There is a $10 per order (not person) rebooking fee for each schedule change.
As it is unfair to other guests, we do not wait for late or no show parties. Please remember to arrive to the correct location on time! We do not grant refunds to guests who fail to arrive to the appointed place on time and miss their tour.
No, but some of the locations you can visit during the day for free. We simply wouldn’t have the time to focus on as many stories as we do if we were to enter each one, and we wish to focus on the stories, and leave the exploring up to you!
15 minutes before the start of your tour
No.
No, this is a walking tour.
Most of the tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Yes, you are welcome to take photos of the locations we visit!
No, videos are not allowed
No, there is no smoking allowed on the tour
We do not allow intoxicated guests or drinking on the tour- we will promptly ask those in violation to leave
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