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Dear Haunted Friends,

We have thrilling news — Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours has been nominated for Best Ghost Tour in the Nation in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards!

This honor is only possible because of you — our loyal guests who have walked beside us these past 12 years of spooky storytelling. We’re deeply grateful for your support, enthusiasm, and love for history and hauntings.

This is just our second year being recognized by USA TODAY, and to see Seaside Shadows honored again on the national stage is extraordinary. The feature photo for this nomination showcases our lead guide Kim Hentz, though this recognition belongs to all of our amazing guides who bring haunted history to life every night. Special thanks to photographer Chris Mandelburg for capturing such a perfect, ghostly moment.

👉 Here’s where you come in:
We are currently in the nomination round, where readers vote to decide which tours advance into the Top 10 finalists.

• 🗳 You can vote once per day, every day through Monday, September 22 at 11:59 AM ET.

• 📅 On October 1, the Top 10 will be announced — and those finalists will enter the final round to crown the nation’s #1 Ghost Tour.

We need your help to make sure Seaside Shadows takes its rightful place among the Top 10. Every daily vote brings us closer to shining a national spotlight on Mystic, Westerly, and the haunted history we’re proud to share.

Your votes mean the world to us — this is our second nomination with USAToday’s 10best after 11 years of spreading history and mystery to folks like you. We are absolutely honored and humbled and it couldn’t happen without YOU, our loyal ghost walkers and fans. 👉 This nomination is especially exclusive for Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island — it marks only the second year ever that our region has been recognized in the national ghost tour community. We’re honored to carry New England’s haunted history onto the national stage.

🌟 Thank You for Another Honor

We’re also humbled to share that Seaside Shadows has once again received the Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Award for 2025 — placing us among the top-rated experiences worldwide.

From Tripadvisor to USA TODAY, these honors reflect the incredible support of our guests who continue to walk, learn, and explore with us. Thank you for being part of our haunted family!

👻 Spooky Season is Here

Our fall schedule is underway — and now’s the time to secure your spots before tours sell out!

• Labor Day Weekend (Aug 29–Aug 31): Final 8 PM evening tours of the summer 🌙

• Starting Sept 1: Evening tours shift to 7 PM for the fall season

• October Exclusive: Limited 9:15 PM late-night tours for those who dare to go deeper into the dark…

• Ongoing: Downtown Mystic daily at 4 PM & 7 PM, Mystic Graveyard select nights at 7 PM, Westerly weekends at 7 PM, plus Paranormal Pub Crawls and special events

🍂 October is our busiest month — book now to guarantee your haunted adventure before dates disappear.

👻 View Calendar & Book Now

🎄 Holiday Haunts

Our beloved Ghosts of Christmas Past tours are already starting to sell. If you’ve been dreaming of lantern light and yuletide spirits, grab your December dates now before they’re gone.

🏨 Partner Experiences

• Room with a Boo at The Delamar Mystic: Our exclusive hotel package is back this fall — enjoy luxury lodging and a ghostly night out. Contact the Delamar Mystic Hotel directly for booking details.

• Mystic Aquarium Member Night: Mark your calendars for October 24th — Seaside Shadows will be there sharing “Spooky Tales from the Depths of the Sea” for aquarium members.

🍽️ Private Tours & Custom Packages

Limited availability this fall for private haunted tours and dinner packages in Mystic, Westerly, or Noank. Perfect for special occasions, small groups, or a memorable autumn night out.

🕯️ Inquire About Private Packages

🌙 Sister Company Launch: Southern Shadows Inc.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our sister company, Southern Shadows Inc., on September 18th in Chickamauga, Georgia. Courtney will be on-site leading the debut tours as Southern Shadows brings our signature mix of history, legend, and lore to the South.

Follow along at southernshadows.com and celebrate with us as our haunted family grows.

🖤 Thank You

Whether you’ve joined us along the Mystic River, explored centuries-old burial grounds, uncovered secrets in Westerly, or soon will in Chickamauga — your support makes honors like these possible.

With your daily vote, we can carry Seaside Shadows into the finals — and show the nation why our haunted history is truly unforgettable.

👉 🔮 Vote Daily for Seaside Shadows

With gratitude and ghostly cheer,
Courtney & The Seaside Shadows Team