Salem's Black Cat Tours is once again clawing its way to the top of USA Today's 10Best ghost tours in the nation. This Massachusetts-based attraction is known for its spine-tingling walks through the city's haunted history, standing among other notable New England ghost tours such as Bar Harbor Ghost Tours in Maine and Providence Ghost Tour in Rhode Island. Salem's spectral past, intertwined with tales of literary horror icons like H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe, make Black Cat Tours a strong contender for the coveted title. MassLive reports that voting for the top ghost tour is open to the public until September 22.
The voting process is crucial as it allows fans to actively support their favorite ghostly experience. Enthusiasts can cast their vote once per day for Black Cat Tours to be named the best ghost tour in the country. This is an opportunity for supporters to helpfully place their favorite tour at the forefront of the national stage. The winners are scheduled to be announced on October 1, according to USA Today 10Best, giving locals and tourists alike ample time to sway the results.
Owners Lara and Daniel Fury, with their extensive background in historical guidance, have built Black Cat Tours on a foundation of meticulously researched history and chilling stories that have been shared for centuries. Their expertise extends to maritime history and the tales of pirates, as well as the various hauntings that are a staple of Salem's reputation. The Fury couple's credibility is bolstered by features on both the Travel Channel and History Channel and their published work under Black Cat Tours Press, which delves deep into Salem's cemeteries.
The tours offered by Black Cat are customized to include areas of particular interest to each group, ensuring a unique encounter with the paranormal. The guides are praised for their storytelling prowess, often garnering high ratings across platforms such as Yelp and TripAdvisor. This unscripted approach tends to immerse visitors even deeper into the lore of old Salem, crafting an experience that resonates long after the echoes of footsteps fade. Black Cat Tours emphasizes that regardless of weather conditions, the show must go on, rain or shine, with umbrellas provided for those who might have left theirs behind.
Not to be overlooked are the company's namesake feline companions—Rameses The Great, along with the mischievous twins Kaoru and Hikaru, and the spectral presence of Gypsy, who is said to continue exploring Salem alongside the living. Black Cat Tours has woven these cats into the fabric of their brand, albeit Gypsy's participation being of a less corporeal sort. Visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of these mystical creatures or simply experience a different side of Salem are encouraged to join a tour and see for themselves what sets Black Cat apart.
