Under Ground: Investigating Astoria’s Haunted Apartment Beneath the Sidewalk

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Under Ground: Investigating Astoria’s Haunted Apartment Beneath the Sidewalk

A one-hour guided descent into an underground apartment once home to Adaline—visit a Ghost Adventures filming site, learn about Astoria’s 1922 fire and the Shanghai hatches, and use provided ghost‑hunting tools to document what you find.

Under Ground: Investigating Astoria’s Haunted Apartment Beneath the Sidewalk.

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Location
Astoria
Operator
Astoria Ghost Tour Underground
Category
Ghost Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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In Astoria, the past lives beneath the sidewalk. The Ghost Tour & Investigation UNDER GROUND leads you down one flight of stairs into a compact, historic subterranean apartment once occupied by Adaline. Between accounts of the city’s aftermath of the 1922 fire and the mystery of the Shanghai hatches, the operator guides you through rooms and a giant door beneath the pavement while you gear up with ghost‑hunting tools and record photos and video of the investigation.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SITE

A historic underground apartment beneath the sidewalk

Descend into an underground living space once home to Adaline and move through rooms and a large door set under the sidewalk—the same location that has drawn paranormal investigators and television crews.

THE GEAR

Ghost‑hunting tools are supplied

Participants are equipped with ghost‑hunting equipment provided by the operator so you can join guided searches alongside the guide and document findings with photos and video.

THE INVESTIGATION

Guided searching plus free investigation time

After a guided sweep of the spaces, the tour includes free ghost‑hunting time and the option to enter a designated ghost room alone before returning upstairs to the retail shop.

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

You meet at the old location of Gulley’s Butcher Shop and follow a guide down a single flight of stairs into the underground apartment. The guide narrates the area’s history—including ties to a Ghost Adventures filming site and local episodes like the 1922 fire and the Shanghai hatches—while teams use provided ghost‑hunting tools to search rooms and the giant door beneath the sidewalk. After guided searching, you get free investigation time, with the optional experience of entering a designated ghost room alone, then return upstairs to the retail shop to browse or buy.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits and why.

1
FamiliesAll ages are welcome and the one‑hour length makes this a compact outing families can fit into an afternoon.
2
History BuffsThose curious about local history will encounter accounts tied to Astoria’s 1922 fire and the Shanghai hatches during the guided narration.
3
Paranormal EnthusiastsThe site’s history as a Ghost Adventures filming location and the provision of ghost‑hunting tools make it well suited to guests interested in investigative experiences.
4
First‑time InvestigatorsWith tools provided and guided searching included, newcomers to ghost investigation can participate without prior equipment or experience.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The experience is a one‑hour guided tour and investigation.

What to Bring

You can capture photos and video during the investigation—bring a camera or phone to document the experience; ghost‑hunting tools are provided by the operator.

Meeting Point

Meet at the old location of Gulley’s Butcher Shop to begin the tour.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Where do we meet for the tour?

The meeting point is the old location of Gulley’s Butcher Shop.

How long is the Ghost Tour & Investigation UNDER GROUND?

The experience lasts approximately one hour.

Are ghost‑hunting tools provided?

Yes—ghost‑hunting tools are provided for the guided search and the free investigation time.

Can I take photos or video during the investigation?

Yes—you are encouraged to capture photos and videos during the investigation.

Is there an option to investigate alone?

The tour includes free investigation time and the option to enter a designated ghost room alone.

What historical topics are covered on the tour?

The guide discusses Astoria’s history including the aftermath of the 1922 fire and the mystery of the Shanghai hatches, and the site’s connection to a Ghost Adventures filming.

Where does the tour end?

After returning upstairs, the tour concludes at the on‑site retail shop where guests may browse or purchase items.