Evening Paranormal Investigation Gettysburg: Hands-On Equipment

You control the equipment at three separate haunted sites across Gettysburg's battlefield and wooded areas.

An evening paranormal investigation in Gettysburg where you actively operate spiritboxes, EMF meters and other detection equipment across two to three haunted locations (a bridge, wooded area and additional site) with a guide who supports your investigation rather than leading it. Children from age 9 are welcome. You'll need your own vehicle to move between locations. The experience runs three hours and suits all fitness levels.

The experience

Three hours across multiple haunted sites means you're not watching a demonstration. You're holding the equipment and making the calls. After Dark Investigations sets up the history and the stories, then hands you spiritboxes and EMF meters to investigate on your own terms. Your guide is there to support whatever level of direction you want, whether that's minimal help or a full partnership as you work through each location. The setup is hands-on from the start.

You'll move between two to three locations: one is a haunted bridge on standard maps, but the other sites (another bridge and a wooded area when available) aren't marked on regular navigation, so your guide leads the way. Because you're using your own vehicle to caravan between them, the pace stays flexible and the investigation can follow wherever the activity picks up. Each night brings different conditions and different mysteries, so the experience shifts with what you encounter.

The equipment variety is the real draw here. Spiritboxes, EMF meters and other paranormal tools are included, so you're not guessing at what's happening. You're collecting data and interpreting it yourself. That's what separates this from a ghost story tour: you're the investigator, not the audience.

What’s included

• Large variety of paranormal equipment including spiritboxes and EMF meters.
• guide support at your chosen level.
• access to multiple haunted locations including areas off standard maps.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 20:30, from US$ 50 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:30

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by After Dark Investigations

Is this one for you?Bring your own vehicle if you're staying in Gettysburg without a car: the guide leads between locations, so you're not navigating to unmarked sites on your own. If you want to investigate actively rather than listen to stories, this is where you hold the equipment and make the discoveries.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What paranormal equipment do I actually get to use during the investigation?

Spiritboxes, EMF meters and a large variety of other paranormal detection equipment are included. You operate them yourself at each location rather than watching a guide demonstrate.

How many locations do we investigate in the three hours?

Two to three locations across the evening. One is a haunted bridge on standard maps. The others (another bridge and a wooded area when available) are off the usual routes, and your guide will lead you to them.

Do I need to drive my own car to get between the investigation sites?

Yes, you'll caravan between locations in your own vehicle. Your guide will lead the way to sites that aren't on standard maps, so you won't be navigating on your own.

What if I want minimal guidance versus a full partnership with the guide?

The guide adjusts to what you need. You can investigate independently with minimal direction, or work as a full partnership with the guide supporting your investigation throughout the evening.