Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours LLC

08/24/2026

👻🏆 THE SECRET IS OUT — WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED AGAIN! 🏆👻

For the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours has been nominated for USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for BEST GHOST TOUR in the country!

And the last two years?

YOU helped put us in the TOP 10. 🖤

Two years. Two national Top 10 finishes.

So this year, we have one question…

CAN WE TAKE THE TOP SPOT? 👻🏆

We can — but we need your votes!

Seaside Shadows began right here in Mystic in 2013 with a lantern, a love of history, a fascination with the unexplained, and a belief that the stories of our seaside communities deserved to be told.

More than a decade later, our independent, locally grown ghost tour is once again competing on a national stage — representing Mystic, Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island alongside some of the best ghost tours in America.

And we wouldn’t be here without you.

Our guests. Our guides. Our local partners. Our friends and neighbors. The people who have walked beneath our lanterns, brought their families back year after year, recommended us, shared our posts and told others about the little locally owned ghost tour they discovered by the Mystic River.

Your votes put us in the Top 10 the last TWO years.

🔥 LET’S SEE HOW FAR WE CAN TAKE IT IN YEAR THREE. 🔥

🗳️ VOTE FOR SEASIDE SHADOWS — BEST GHOST TOUR!

👉 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/seaside-shadows-haunted-history-tours-mystic-connecticut-and-westerly-rhode-island/

VOTE. SHARE. TELL YOUR FRIENDS. 👻

Let’s show the country what Mystic & Westerly already know.

Seaside Shadows is still here. Still local. Still telling our stories. And we’re coming for that #1 spot. 🖤🏆

08/20/2026

👻 **MYSTIC… SOMETHING BIG IS COMING MONDAY.** 👻

We can’t tell you quite yet. 🤐
But let’s just say we’re pretty excited about what we’ll be sharing **Monday at noon.**

Until then… summer is slipping into fall, the nights are getting a little darker, and there may be no better time to experience **Mystic’s original locally owned ghost tour.** 🏮🌙

For more than a decade, **Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours** has been sharing the real history, legends, tragedies, and ghost stories of the communities we call home.

And we’re heading into one of our FAVORITE times of year.

🏮 **Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours**
Daily at **4 PM & 8 PM**

⚰️ **Graveyard Ghost Tours**
Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at **8 PM**

🌊 **Downtown Westerly Ghost Tours**
Weekends at **8 PM**

🍂 **Beginning in September, evening tours move to 7 PM!**

If a ghost tour has been sitting on your summer bucket list, **this is your sign.**

Come spend an end-of-summer evening wandering historic streets by lantern light, hearing the stories that have haunted this coastline for generations.

When you book Seaside Shadows, you’re supporting a **local, independent tour company**, local guides, local history, and more than a decade of keeping these stories alive.

And trust us…

**You’re going to want to check back Monday. 👀🏆**

🎟️ Book your tour: seasideshadows.com

07/18/2026

🌊👻 Another unforgettable week of hauntings, history, and haunted legends awaits with Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours—Mystic’s original ghost tour since 2013!

Whether you’re visiting the Connecticut shoreline or looking for a fun local night out, we’ve got something for everyone this week:

🏮 Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours
📍 Daily at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM

🍻 Spirits of Mystic Haunted Pub Crawl
📅 Friday at 7:30 PM
Explore Mystic’s haunted taverns, hear chilling true stories, and raise a glass on our exclusive paranormal pub crawl.

⚰️ Graveyard Ghost Tours
📅 Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 8:00 PM
Experience one of our most atmospheric tours as we share the history, legends, and lingering spirits connected to one of Mystic’s historic cemeteries.

🌙 Downtown Westerly Ghost Tours
📅 Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 PM
Discover the haunted history of beautiful downtown Westerly, Rhode Island, where centuries of history and local legends come alive after dark.

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another adventure, every Seaside Shadows tour blends authentic history, local folklore, and unforgettable storytelling.

✨ Come see why Seaside Shadows has been recognized as one of New England’s premier ghost tour experiences—and make some haunted memories with us this week!

🎟️ Reserve your tour today at www.seasideshadows.com

07/09/2026

🌊✨ Spend Your Summer Evening Where History Meets the Supernatural... 👻

Looking for something unforgettable to do this weekend in Mystic or Westerly?

Join **Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours**—Mystic's original ghost tour since 2013—for an evening of fascinating history, authentic local legends, and chilling tales that have made us one of New England's favorite ghost tour experiences.

🏆 USA Today 10Best Ghost Tour Winner (2 Years Running)
🏆 8-Time TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award Winner
📖 Founded by author and historian Courtney McInvale

Whether you're visiting Mystic for the first time or returning for another adventure, our award-winning guides will lead you through centuries of maritime history, Revolutionary War stories, true crimes, and unexplained encounters hidden throughout these beautiful coastal communities.

🌅 **Join Us This Weekend & All Summer Long:**

👣 **Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours**
🕓 **Daily at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM**

⚰️ **Graveyard Haunted History Tours**
📅 **Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 8:00 PM**

🌙 **Downtown Westerly Ghost Tours**
📅 **Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 PM**

🍻 **Paranormal Pub Crawl & Spirits of Mystic Paranormal Pub Crawls**
📅 **July 14 & July 28 at 7:30 PM**

Bring your friends, your family, your curiosity—and maybe your camera. You never know what you might discover after dark.

From Mystic's historic waterfront to Westerly's haunted streets and centuries-old graveyards, every tour offers a unique blend of authentic history, local folklore, and unforgettable storytelling.

🎟️ Advance reservations are strongly recommended as summer weekends often sell out.

Reserve your lantern and join us this weekend at **SeasideShadows.com**.

06/25/2026

Tarot readings are back for the summer! Email Courtney to book!

06/25/2026

✨ Summer nights are made for ghost stories.

As the sun sets over the Mystic River, the town’s centuries of history begin to come alive. Wander lantern-lit streets with the guides who have been sharing Mystic’s haunted history since 2013 and discover why Seaside Shadows has become one of New England’s most celebrated ghost tour experiences.

⚓ Daily Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours
👻 Graveyard Tours select evenings
🍻 Paranormal Pub Crawls on select dates
🏆 USA Today 10Best Winner
⭐ 8-Time TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Whether it’s your first visit to Mystic or your tenth, there’s always another legend waiting just around the corner…

Come see why we’re Mystic’s original ghost tour.

🎟️ Reserve your adventure before tonight’s tours fill!

www.seasideshadows.com

06/16/2026

This crisp early summer air has us in the fall mood! Make sure to book your ghost tour at www.seasideshadows.com in Mystic, CT this weekend to get in the Halloween spirit early!

www.seasideshadows.com

06/13/2026

Thirteen years ago, I set out to share the stories that make Mystic such a special place.

Since then, Seaside Shadows has weathered storms, economic ups and downs, a pandemic, personal health challenges, and countless changes in the tourism industry. Through it all, one thing has remained the same: a love for history, storytelling, and this incredible community.

Today, I’m grateful to say that Seaside Shadows is still here. Still researching. Still writing. Still leading tours. Still sharing the stories of Mystic with guests from around the world.

To everyone who has taken a tour, recommended us to a friend, left a review, read one of my books, or simply cheered us on along the way—thank you. Your support has meant more than you’ll ever know. Thank you for continuing to visit Mystic's Original Ghost Tour.

The lantern is still lit, and the stories continue.

www.seasideshadows.com

❤️ Courtney McInvale

06/11/2026

Thank you to RoadTrip New England for featuring us as one of the top things to do in Mystic, CT! Make sure to book your summer ghost tours with us at seasideshadows.com!

Mystic is one of Connecticut’s most popular coastal towns, blending maritime heritage with modern attractions. Visitors can tour historic ships at Mystic Seaport Museum, watch the famous bascule drawbridge rise for passing boats, meet beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium, browse the unique shops of Olde Mistick Village, and enjoy fresh seafood along the riverfront. The town’s walkable streets, waterfront views, and rich nautical history make it a favorite New England getaway year-round.

05/23/2026

🏮 A quick but important reminder for our Seaside Shadows guests:

Please be sure to carefully review your confirmation email before arrival, as Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours does NOT meet at the Mystic & Noank Library.

Due to confusion caused by other tour listings in the area, some guests have accidentally gone to the wrong location. We want to make sure your haunted evening in Mystic starts smoothly and stress-free.

As Mystic’s original ghost tour since 2013, we’re proud to continue sharing the shoreline’s haunted history, folklore, and authentic paranormal legends through our award-winning lantern-lit experiences.

📍 Please refer to your official confirmation email for the correct Downtown Mystic Ghost Tour meeting location and arrival instructions.

Thank you for supporting local, independent, woman-owned storytelling in Mystic & Westerly. We truly appreciate you all.

🌙 Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours daily at 4 PM & 8 PM
⚰️ Graveyard Tours three nights weekly
🌊 Westerly Ghost Tours every weekend

We can’t wait to see you after dark.