Things to Do in Old Louisville: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Some of the best things to do in Old Louisville cost nothing at all. The historic neighborhood just south of downtown is packed with sights and points of interest you can enjoy for free or very little. One of the largest historic preservation districts in the country, Old Louisville has more than a thousand old […]
The 5 Different Types of Ghosts (with Pictures)
Did you know that there are many different types of ghosts? Most people don’t. Even in the phantom world there is no one size fits all. Paranormal researchers have sorted hauntings into categories for over a century, and after two decades of leading ghost tours through Old Louisville, we have had reports of nearly every […]
The Witches’ Tree Louisville
The Witches’ Tree Louisville: A gnarled and twisted tree in a famed Louisville neighborhood has become something of a tourist attraction. The unlikely reason? Its spooky connection to a forgotten side of Derby City history, a time when practitioners of the dark arts used to meet under the craggy branches to cast spells and exact […]
The Paranormal Investigation Tour with Angelique Stacy
Angelique Stacy is not your average tour guide. A trained Orisha priestess and expert storyteller, she leads small groups into the occult side of America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood on a 3-hour interactive investigation, part ghost hunt, part masterclass in the darker corners of Old Louisville history. Bring your EMF reader or borrow one of ours. […]
Victorian Ghost Walk 2026
Experience the Haunted History of Old Louisville at the Victorian Ghost Walk 2026 Each third weekend in October, David Dominé’s Victorian Ghost Walk® transforms Old Louisville into a stage for the supernatural. Known as “America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood,” this area comes alive with the stories of legendary locals and real-life characters who return from the […]
Murder in Glitterball City
HBO Original Murder in Glitterball City, a Two-Part Documentary, Debuts February 19 The HBO Original two-part documentary MURDER IN GLITTERBALL CITY, directed by award-winning filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (HBO’s “Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”) debuts THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO immediately followed by […]
Discover More of the Derby City with Louisville Historic Tours: Beyond Old Louisville
Since 2004, Louisville Historic Tours has been the premier choice for walking tours of Old Louisville, bringing visitors face-to-face with one of the country’s largest collections of Victorian mansions. But did you know that we have always offered tours in other fascinating areas of the Derby City? One of our most popular destinations outside of […]
The Glitter Ball City Walking Tour
Glitter Ball City Join author David Dominé, as he guides you through the Old Louisville neighborhood, hitting many of the spots featured in his 2021 true-crime memoir, A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City. Guided exclusively by David Dominé himself, this 150-minute jaunt will include a stop at a popular neighborhood watering hole to enjoy drinks along the way […]
Where To Get Decked Out For Derby Like A Local
Spring is right around the corner and for Louisvillians that means one thing – Derby! The Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are two events that are always loaded with high fashion, fantastic hats, and luxurious hairstyles. If you’ll be traveling to the Derby City to watch the greatest two minutes in sports, you might end […]
A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City
A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City Focuses National Attention on Old Louisville, Kentucky New Book Showcases Infamous “Murder House” LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, September 2, 2021—When residents of Kentucky’s largest city awoke to the news of a grisly murder one morning, they probably didn’t suspect it would become the subject of a book creating national buzz. But […]