Wabash, Ind. – Visit Wabash County is excited to announce that their two unique
Halloween Tours, “History and Halloween Tour” and “Tricks and Treats Halloween
Tour”, will be on sale beginning Friday, October 2 nd at 10am. Whether you prefer
frightening history or interactive activities and scares, these tours are sure to provide
you with an evening of fun.
“My goal every year is to change up the style and route of these tours enough to where
no two tours will ever be the same,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon, tourism manager for Visit
Wabash County. “Partnering with two well-known locals to create these custom tours
will provide you a deeper insight into the spooky locations of Wabash County that are
unknown to many.”
The History and Halloween Tour will focus on the mysterious legends and myths of
Wabash County while traveling by Trolley No.85 to the eerie locations where these
stories took place. Led by local historian Ron Woodward, learn about the paranormal
sightings and haunted places that are closer than you think. The evening will conclude
with fireside s’mores, apple cider, and storytelling about the haunts of the Wabash
River. Due to content, participants must be 10 years of age or older. This tour is
happening on October 23 rd from 6-9pm, is all-inclusive, and $30 per person.
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If you are looking for a spookier expedition, this next tour offered is for you. Get ready
for a night of fun on the Tricks and Treats Trolley No.85 Tour. Led and designed by
local resident Michael Rigney, this is an interactive, ghostly tour where participants must
solve puzzles to figure out the next stop. Stops include legendary, eerie locations where
you’ll hear the lesser known truths about Wabash County. Costumes are highly
encouraged, and prizes will be given out to the best dressed. Spiked cider and snacks
are also included. If you are looking for an event to get you in the Halloween spirit, this
is it! This tour will take place on October 24 th and 30 th from 8pm-11pm, is all-inclusive,
and $37 per person. Due to content, you must be 21 years of age or older to go on this
tour.
Starting Friday, October 2 nd at 10am, you will be able to purchase tickets for these two
tours by going to www.visitwabashcounty.com and clicking on Tours/Trolley Rentals.
You can also register by calling 260.563.7171 or stopping in the Visit Wabash County
Welcome Center located at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, IN.
Visit Wabash County would like to thank First Farmers Bank & Trust for sponsoring the
History and Halloween Tour and Terrell Reality for sponsoring The Tricks and Treats
Halloween Tours. Jennie Terrell, owner of Terrell Reality, said, “I am happy to support
great community projects! Visit Wabash County is always on the forefront when it
comes to making our community shine. I am grateful to help play a small role in that.”
They would also like to thank J.M. Reynolds Oil Co. for being the official fuel sponsor for
TrolleyNo85.