Dare To Tempt Fate On Friday The 13th With The Spirits Of ’76 Ghost Tour Of Philadelphia

Aug. 10, 2010 - PRLog -- This Friday the 13th, See Philly’s Frights & Sights™ on a Haunted Sightseeing Tour. The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour, Philly’s Best Ghost Tour, invites you to defy superstition Friday August 13th on our “nightseeing” tour at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.  Overcome your fear of Friday the 13th!

The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour is “1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt!”  Guests who dare to take the family-friendly tour will visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia’s haunted facts and folklore.  Hunt for ghosts as you travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear stories about the Spirits of ‘76, featuring:
- Haunted Facts - Hear stories about the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, who resided in Philadelphia.
- Haunted Folklore - Learn about the legendary ghosts that inhabit Independence Hall, the spirits of Carpenters' Hall from a first person account and paranormal Pine Street.
- Haunted & Dramatic Movie Sets - See famous film locations from thrillers such as Shooter, National Treasure and more!

Guests may be lucky enough to encounter the spirits of Ben Franklin, Dr. Benjamin Rush, and Betsy Ross.  This family-friendly tour is fun for all ages, plus each guest will receive a FREE glow stick which can be used to attract the ghosts or ward them off! The Philadelphia Inquirer has called the tour “Frightfully Fun!”


Schedule
The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour offers tours every night in August at 7:30 PM, and also at 9:30 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. In September, tours run Wednesday through Sunday nights at 7:30 PM. In October, tours every night in August at 7:30 PM, and also at 9:30 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, at 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday nights, and a special family tour on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. In November, tours continue on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM. The tour meets at the COSÌ® restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (4th & Chestnut Streets).  For tickets, call 215.525.1776 or visit www.Spiritsof76.com .

Tickets & Starting Location
Tickets cost $17.50 Per Adult and $12.50 Per Child (ages 3-12).  Group rates are available for parties of 25+.  For tickets, call 215.525.1776 or visit www.Spiritsof76.com .  Tickets are also sold each evening before the Tour at the COSÌ® restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (4th & Chestnut Streets).  Advance reservations recommended.  

About Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour
The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is the city’s scariest haunted sightseeing tour that visits more than 20 of Philadelphia's Frights & Sights on a 75-minute ghoulish outdoor walking adventure. The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour features haunted facts and folklore. Come see why the Los Angeles Times said, “Join the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour, a 75-minute walk to more than 20 historic and, supposedly, haunted sites, including Carpenters' Hall and Pine Street.”  The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour is a proud member of 13Haunts.com .

EDITOR’S NOTES - High-resolution photographs are available at http://www.spiritsof76.com/press.php .

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The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is the city’s scariest haunted sightseeing tour that visits more than 20 of Philadelphia's Frights & Sights on a 75-minute ghoulish outdoor walking adventure.