Northern Nightmares | Oct 17-26
October 17 – October 26
The Nightmare Bus Tour Is Back! Be Very Afraid…….or not |
20 years ago, a strange phenomenon manifested itself throughout the picture-postcard towns of Zelienople and Harmony. As the Fall chill air whipped by store fronts and alley ways, and evening shadows grew long, residents noticed an odd vehicle rumbling by as they pulled their jackets tighter. An old bus or trolley rolled by, as if plucked from a long-forgotten, bygone era. In some cases, the motorized carriage would stop, and passengers disembarked, led about by a ghoulish figure who shared strange tales of bizarre and unexplained phenomena. THE NIGHTMARE TOUR was taking place, and everyone aboard was terrified! Or they were laughing hysterically. Honestly, it was hard to tell.
Year after year, the carriage appeared, taking visitors on a tour of reported haunted ‘hot spots’ between Zelienople and Harmony. The antique coach became a familiar staple each Halloween season. Then 2020 happened. No bus tours. In 2021, masking aboard public transit was still required, so once again, no tours. In 2022, the cost of diesel fuel skyrocketed making tours like this unaffordable. In 2023, the bus companies wouldn’t even return our calls.
Finally, in 2024, 20 years after the first bus rolled its way through Zelie and Harmony, we’re delighted – and somewhat concerned – to announce the return of THE NIGHTMARE TOUR! Hosted by the enigmatic Tour Guide, passengers will visit reported haunted ‘Hot Spots’ between the Main Street USA boroughs. Guests will visit various locations along a 4.5 mile loop, and hear ghastly tales of local hauntings. There may even be a surprise or two along the way.
The Nightmare Tour is designed to be a family-friendly excursion, but do to its nature of visiting dark areas and hearing ghost stories, parents are cautioned to consider their child’s personal disposition when it comes to such subject matter.
To reserve your spot on the date and time that you prefer, purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended, especially for groups of 10 or more. Remember, you’ve been warned!!
The Nightmare Tour
Visiting the Darker Corners of Zelienople & Harmony
Friday & Saturday, October 18, 19, 25 & 26
Tour Times
6:30pm, 7:30pm
8:30pm, 9:30pm
Bonus Nite: Thursday, October 17
In Partnership with Zelienople’s
‘MOONLIT MAGIC’ Event
