Step Inside the Haunted Halls of the 1886 Crescent Hotel
Regular Ghost Tour
This guided tour takes you through the haunted history of the Crescent Hotel, from its 1886 beginnings as a luxury resort, to its years as an exclusive women’s college, and the dark chapter as a “hospital” run by notorious con man Norman Baker. Along the way, you’ll hear about resident ghosts—both well-known and mysterious—as you explore some of the hotel’s most active areas.
Expert & Expanded Tour
Led by our most experienced guides, the Expert & Expanded Tour offers a deeper dive into both the paranormal and the history of the hotel. Learn about the Crescent’s original construction in the late 19th century, its transformation into Crescent College, and the eerie legacy left behind by the Baker Hospital. This extended experience includes additional stories, behind-the-scenes access, and insight into the techniques of ghost hunting.
Midnight Paranormal Investigation
Join our team of investigators for a late-night paranormal investigation inside one of the most haunted hotels in America. Using ghost-hunting equipment, you’ll explore the Crescent Hotel’s most active spaces—many of which are not accessible on daytime tours—and participate in an authentic search for spiritual activity.
Kids Ghost Tour
The Kids’ Ghost Tour is a family-friendly version of our haunted hotel experience, created especially for younger guests. It introduces children to the legends and mysteries of the Crescent Hotel in a way that’s spooky—but not scary. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Haunted Places in Eureka Springs
The 1886 Crescent Hotel
Perched above downtown, the Crescent is the most haunted place in Eureka Springs. Over the years it’s been a luxury resort, a women’s college, and, starting in 1937, a “cancer hospital” run by con man Norman Baker. Guests and staff report activity throughout the building, and a few spots stand out:
- Room 218: said to be haunted by Michael, a stonemason who died during the hotel’s construction.
- Room 419: home to Theodora, one of the hotel’s best-known spirits.
- The morgue: a remnant of the Baker hospital era, and one of the most active areas in the hotel.
Every tour we offer brings you into the stories behind these haunted spaces.
Ghost Tours Frequently Asked Questions
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The Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour is the sole property of the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa for the private use of our ghost tour patrons on the tour during the tour. We welcome you to take photos and share them to our Facebook Page. Any other use, broadcast, republishing of any video or still pictures, descriptions, or accounts of the tour without the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa’s written consent, is prohibited. Note: publishing a tour patron’s image without his or her specific consent is a breach of his or her privacy and subject to the rules of the law therein.
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Ghost tours are intended for ages 8 and up. On Fridays & Saturdays, we do offer a ghost tour just for kids.
*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (21 plus) chaperone
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As always, no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the tour.
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Group Rates are available with 10 people or more for a 10% discount.
Use this Promo Code: GROUP10 when clicking on ticket purchase. Tickets must be purchased on one transaction. Minimum of 10 tickets required for discount. Cancellations are accepted if given prior to 24-hours before the tour.
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Bring your cameras and your curiosity and be prepared for an unforgettable, unrepeatable experience!
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Tours (60min) run nightly around the 8 pm hour. View a daily schedule by clicking here.
Please purchase tickets in advance as tours regularly sell out. -
Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour $29.50 per person plus tax
10pm Expert & Expanded Tour $35 plus tax Midnight Investigation $39.50 plus tax
Kids Ghost Tour $15 (accompanying adult free) Children under the age of twelve can receive a discount at the selected tour times: 6:30PM & 7PM.*Our tour size is limited therefore we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance online as we do sell out.
*Please let us know if you have special needs (wheelchair access, etc.) so we can recommend a tour time. CALL 877-342-9766.
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Arrive Early! Grab a pizza at the Sky Bar Gourmet Pizza across the hall from the Ghost Tours, on the 4th floor of the hotel
Hours of Operation
Open Daily: 11am-11pm (serving food until 11pm)
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Yes. Our ghost tours are open to the public, so you don’t need to be a hotel guest to join. Simply book your tickets online. The only exception is the Private Paranormal Investigation, which requires booking at least one night at the hotel.
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For anyone curious about Eureka Springs history or the paranormal, it’s a must. Our tours combine real history with the stories of the hotel’s resident ghosts, and with options for kids, families, adults, and experienced investigators, there’s a tour for every comfort level.
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The 1886 Crescent Hotel is the town’s most famous haunted hotel and is widely known as America’s Most Haunted Hotel. Guests and staff have reported paranormal activity there for decades, from Room 218 to the hotel’s former morgue.