WESTERLY GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Ghosts of Westerly: A 1 hour 45-minute walk through shipwrecks, witches and cursed treasure
A guided Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour that walks the town and the Pawcatuck River banks, recounting documented local legends and paranormal claims—this guide explains what to expect and the practical facts you need to plan.
Ghosts of Westerly: A 1 hour 45-minute walk through shipwrecks, witches and cursed treasure.
On the Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour you move through a coastal New England town whose colonial and 19th-century industrial past has left a long roster of dark tales. Over 1 hour and 45 minutes, guides from Seaside Shadows unravel stories of deadly shipwrecks and the spectral lights they produced, cursed pirate treasure, actual witches and other lingering legends as you walk downtown and along the banks of the Pawcatuck River.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Shipwrecks and the Spectral Light
One of New England’s worst wrecks and the strange light it produced feature heavily in the tour’s storytelling, tying Westerly’s waterfront to centuries of maritime tragedy.
Cursed Treasure, Witches and Devilish Visits
Stories of cursed pirate treasure, actual witches and tales of a Devil’s visit are woven into accounts of the town’s colonial-era significance and later industrial growth.
Paranormal Reports at Local Establishments
Guides point out downtown sites and known local establishments where paranormal activity has been reported, situating those anecdotes amid Westerly’s working-town history.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
The experience is a walking narrative: guides lead small groups through the bustle of downtown Westerly and down to the Pawcatuck River, alternating local history with chilling folklore and reported hauntings. The cadence moves from industrial-era context to maritime tragedies and personal supernatural accounts, all delivered across the roughly 1 hour and 45 minute route.
THE SEA
Shipwrecks and the Spectral Light
One of New England’s worst wrecks and the strange light it produced feature heavily in the tour’s storytelling, tying Westerly’s waterfront to centuries of maritime tragedy.
THE LEGENDS
Cursed Treasure, Witches and Devilish Visits
Stories of cursed pirate treasure, actual witches and tales of a Devil’s visit are woven into accounts of the town’s colonial-era significance and later industrial growth.
THE TOWN
Paranormal Reports at Local Establishments
Guides point out downtown sites and known local establishments where paranormal activity has been reported, situating those anecdotes amid Westerly’s working-town history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and booking/contact notes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run in all weather; they operate rain or shine and are not refundable for rain unless Seaside Shadows cancels the tour.
Expect an approximately 1 hour and 45 minute walking tour through downtown and the riverbanks—note that the operator’s weather policy applies regardless of conditions.
The operator indicates that phone calls will not be returned except in emergencies; other booking questions should be sent via web chat or email.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Downtown Westerly Ghost Tour?
The tour duration is 1 Hour and 45 Minutes.
How much does the tour cost?
Rates are $30 - $35 per person.
What is the bad-weather policy?
All tours operate rain or shine; no refunds will be given due to rain unless Seaside Shadows cancels the tour.
How do I contact the operator with questions or booking requests?
No phone calls will be returned except in the event of an emergency; all other questions and booking inquiries should be sent via web chat or email.
What areas does the tour cover?
The route walks through downtown Westerly and along the banks of the Pawcatuck River while covering local legends, shipwreck stories, cursed treasure and reports of paranormal activity.