They include the crockett hotel, built on the spot where david crockett and the final defenders of the alamo are believed to have been slain. A bus carrying kids stalled on the tracks and they sat there waiting for a train to come along, which killed them all. Louis albert banks, a noted methodist preacher from oregon, speaks at travis park methodist and calvert baptist churches under the direction of the antisaloon league of texas. A true story of a san antonio railroad tragedy the sisters grimm. Five years later, murder victims family still waiting robert pric duration.
If youve grown up in san antonio, texas, there isnt a chance that you havent heard of the haunted railroad tracks. The dinner and the tour are done by candlelight, which adds to the spookiness as guides dressed in period costume detail the eerie spirits who refuse to cross. Visiting the haunted railroad tracks of san antonio. Fingerprints is based on an urban legend out of san antonio, texas that centers around a school bus full of children that was involved in a terrible. Ghost children upon san antonios railroad tracks legends of. The san antonio ghost children exploring the facts behind an urban legend by virginia and daniel barnett san antonio, which sits on the salado river some 275 miles south of the dallasfort worth area, is home to an unusual ghost story that caught our attention a few months ago, especially when a film crew invited representatives of the north texas skeptics to participate in a documentary to be. I know all about the haunted train tracks, and the optical illusion responsible for the phenomenon, i remember tales of midget mansion actually hiked up that way a time or two, and i have heard fascinating, and rather scary, stories.
Haunted railroad tracks in san antonio ghost city tours. San antonios ghost tracks, an urban legend debunked san. The following video shows an investigation by jonathan levit on the tv show, miracle hunters, titled, the ghost tracks of san antonio. While the term central san antonio is not widely used, the notion of a greater area around the downtown core exists. Its been part of the folklore of san antonio for decades a railroad crossing haunted by the benevolent ghosts of children who help motorists. An old tale that a school bus was in an accident many years ago and a group of children were supposedly all killed. Docia schultz williams has a book out about san antonio and all its ghost hauntings. Just south of san antonio, tx, is the site of texas most famous ghost story. A true story of a san antonio railroad tragedy the sisters. San antonio, texas, hotel deals packages san antonio. San antonios paranormal power couple live with the haunted and cursed. Ghost hunts of san antonio texas 2020 all you need to. Heres an article which shows the historical facts simply do not match the current ghost story.
My mothers sister, susie clark and all 3 of the books children. San antonios ghost tracks will be history after next week. Before the bus could be moved or evacuated, a train barreled down the tracks and tragically killed all on board. Get up close to majestic tigers, playful gibbons, lazy hippos, and other fascinating creatures at the san antonio zoo. Here at ghost city, we are proud to offer our ghost tours in texas most haunted city. From our spectacular parks and green spaces, to festive seasonal events, to local shopping, dining and drinking. Ghost tracks story still top ghost story in san antonio san antonio. A city rich in history, bursting with culture, and booming with modern attractions, san antonio invites visitors to discover whats old and explore whats new. Casa is an organization that ive supported for quite some timethe work that they do on behalf of our smallest san antonians. A section of railroad tracks just south of san antonio, near the san juan mission, is said to be haunted by the ghosts of children who were killed more than 50 years ago when their bus stalled on.
Its been part of the folklore of san antonio for decades a railroad crossing haunted by the benevolent ghosts of children who help motorists across the tracks. Creepiest stories and urban legends from around the world. Book your tickets online for the alamo, san antonio. The mission of best of san antonio is to recognize the creators, movers and shakers in our city that deliver the kind of largerthanlife experiences we crave. Regarding the tip made about ghost hill in lewisberry, pennslyvania san antonio has a strikingly similar story referred to as the haunted tracks. Ghosthunting san antonio, austin, and texas hill country, michael varhola, clerisy press. Jan 28, 2016 the 25 weirdest attractions in the san antonio area. Whatever the reason is, the haunted railroad tracks is merely a legend and never did truly happen in san. Learn more about the great hotel packages and deals at san antonio marriott riverwalk.
Change coming to san antonios legendary ghost tracks san. Another example is the ghost tracks in san antonio, texas. Home to thousands of exotic animals, the zoo is a guaranteed hit with people of all ages. I am an avid ghost amateur ghost hunter, and while the ambience is conducive, the story has no factual background.
Thrill your birthday guests in the san antonio air. Have you heard the legend of the san antonio railroad tracks. Ghost hunting and ghost stories in downtown san antonio. The ghost tracks are a genre busting band based out of san antonio, texas. Ghost tracks fiesta medal 2018 by claranicole shes crafty too. San antonios paranormal power couple live with the haunted. The legend of the tragic bus accident and the ghost children who still haunt the railroad tracks in san antonio to this very day. A true story of a san antonio railroad tragedy the. Oct 27, 2017 hopping from train to train, from town to town, a man strikes at night, brutally murdering texans on the stretch of i10 from houston to san antonio.
The ghost tracks, the south side intersection where generations of wanttobelieve san antonians and more than a few drunken college students have gone to have their cars mysteriously. Book a room and take a jump into kerrvilles very own texasshaped pool, a feature at the holiday inn express. It doesnt matter if you are a seasoned ghost hunter or someone who enjoys gruesome tales, twisted history, and some good ghost stories this is the ghost tour for you. Raspa truck fiesta medal 2019 by casa child advocates san.
The 25 weirdest attractions in the san antonio area san. Discover old san antonio s most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare to enter their doorways. Any good ghost story collection should include this one. This is one birthday party idea that will leave them speechless. Tales of san antonio ghosts and hauntings williams, docia shultz on. Mar 07, 2017 about ghost hunts of san antonio texas we meet across from the menger hotel next to the city park benches. Not far from the san juan mission is an intersection of the roadway that is crossed by railroad tracks. Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in san antonio, so dont forget to check them out. I highly recommend this book to all mystery lovers.
The 25 weirdest attractions in the san antonio area. Change coming to san antonios legendary ghost tracks. Ghost children upon san antonios railroad tracks legends. San antonio s ghost tracks are nothing more than an optical illusion. Get to know one of the most exciting cities in texas. The mysterious movement of vehicles at that crossing is the result of a slight incline at the site, which works to. The story is of a bus load full of kids that was killed when their bus stalled on the tracks. If you are around during october go to the festival for the childrens railroad tracks in south san antonio. May 22, 2018 san antonios paranormal power couple live with the haunted and cursed. Located on alamo across from the alamo, the historic menger hotel is a fivestory hotel offering 320 rooms and suites. These advocates provide constancy for abused and neglected children and youth while advocating for services and placement in safe and permanent homes. It was such a tragedy, that the local government eventually.
If you live there, you know how haunted san antonio is. One dollar from every medal sold goes to benefit child advocates to help some of our youngest san antonians. What are some really scary places in san antonio that you can go to other then the tracks. Alamo city ghost tours literally offers something for everyone. San antonio cars with bumpers covered in baby powder inching up to san antonios legendary ghost tracks and hoping to have their encounter with the departed will be halted by road closures. Near the san juan mission, youll find the intersection of villamain and shane, it is there, right on shane road where the haunted railroad tracks lay. Therefore, the city of san antonio does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text and it should not be relied upon for anything other than informational purposes. Hopping from train to train, from town to town, a man strikes at night, brutally murdering texans on the stretch of i10 from houston to san antonio. About ghost hunts of san antonio texas we meet across from the menger hotel next to the city park benches. This handson guide also includes an introduction to the subject of ghosthunting in the lone star state and all the information readers need to visit the places described within it. Thank heavens these are spanky and alfalfaera ghost children and not beavis and buttheadera children.
Greer building, headquarters of what is now the texas department of transportation. Hopefully, one day the ghost children of the track will find their peace, and finally cross over. Is it the end of the line for the ghost track kids. Parents bring their young kids on by according to ghost citys resident san. San antonios ghost tracks, an urban legend debunked. At sisters grimm ghost tours, youll dine on a 3course meal at the haunted menger hotel, tour the property and then head outside for 90minute, afterdark ghost walk of old san antonio. Everything youve ever wanted to know about san antonios ghost.
This now very popular story, which is included in several texas ghost guide books, appears to have first originated with a newspaper story in the 1980s. By chris quinn, san antonio expressnews updated 12. It is said by many we are the best ghost tour in san. The title of his speech is worldwide prohibition and america leads the way. The ghost tracks fiesta medal features five sets of handprints that represent her five children. According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience san antonio river walk. Haunted menger hotel in san antonio legends of america. San antonios urban legends and haunted spots weve clawed through the san antonio express news archives to resurrect some of. Neighborhoods and districts of san antonio wikipedia. The tale of san antonios ghost tracks is more likely to be repeated. According to her book, southern pacific railroad has no reports.
Experience the thrill of one of texas most unique party venues, where we specialize in. Featuring free wifi access, woodspring suites san antonio south is located 4. A tale of a school bustrain collision and the children who still haunt there. It doesnt seem to matter if youre downtown, out at one of the missions, or in the outlaying areas, youre never far. San antonios famous ghost tracks is located in the cities mccreless meadows neighborhood near the intersection of villamain rd. I have been to the site on numerous occasions, and conducted research of.
Catch us doing our thang live at establishments all over san antonio, austin and the surrounding area and make sure to follow us on facebook and instagram. The collision claimed the lives of 23 children and the bus driver. Located in the heart of downtown san antonio, this hotel is located less than 0. Ghost tracks fiesta medal 2018 by claranicole shes. Texas hauntings, ghosts, haunted places, ghost stories. When darkness falls and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Neighborhoods and districts that fall within this area are not easily categorized as part of the citys north, south, east, or west sides. The central area of san antonio is highly diverse economically, ethnically, and socially.
For hundreds of years, ghost stories have been told by the locals in san antonio. Take a peek inside the menger hotel, the most haunted hotel in texas, and just a block away, peer into the emily morgan hotel, one of the citys first hospitals and where many men and women lost their lives. The story goes that in the 1930s there was a school bus full of children that was tragically hit by an oncoming train. The book is organized into four geographical sections, city of san antonio, greater san antonio, austin, and texas hill country. Ghosthunting san antonio, austin, and texas hill country. Host the most talkedabout party of the year at ifly san antonio and let your guests fly with indoor skydiving. We would suggest spirits of san antonio and south texas by docia schultz williams, republic of texas press, 1993. We are the only tour guides that wear a black tshirt with the word ghost tour written on the back. If you are from san antonio or its outer reaches, you have more than likely heard about the story of the san antonio railroad tracks. Haunting in san antonio as a former longtime resident of san antonio, i am familiar with many of the local legends about ghosts and the like. San antonios paranormal power couple live with the.
If youre ever in southwest texas, you might consider driving a little further down, just south of san antonio. San antonio ghost stories san antonio public library. Haunted railroad tracks in san antonio ghost city tours see more at ghostcitytours. Aug 31, 2015 san antonio cars with bumpers covered in baby powder inching up to san antonios legendary ghost tracks and hoping to have their encounter with the departed will be halted by road closures. The twist is that the bus full of school children stalled on a train track and was hit by an oncoming train, killing everyone on board. Welcome to best of san antonio 2019 intro san antonio. Reportedly, this is the site of a fatal accident in which a train. The 14 on the dice in the mirror reflect her wedding anniversary of january 4th.
Just south of san antonio, texas, is the site of texas most famous ghost story. Oct 25, 2012 san antonios urban legends and haunted spots weve clawed through the san antonio express news archives to resurrect some of the spookiest tales that still haunt the alamo city. Whether this is an urban legend or truly a ghostly tale has long been forgotten in history. Book a room and take a jump into kerrvilles very own texas. In san antonio, there was a school bus which broke down on a set of train tracks. This book is interesting and has a couple of pages about the ghost tracks. The san antonio ghost children exploring the facts behind an urban legend by virginia and daniel barnett san antonio, which sits on the salado river some 275 miles south of the dallasfort worth area, is home to an unusual ghost story that caught our attention a few months ago, especially when a film crew invited representatives of the north texas skeptics to participate. I know all about the haunted train tracks, and the optical illusion responsible for the phenomenon, i remember tales of midget mansion actually hiked up that way a time or two, and i have heard fascinating, and rather. Oct 29, 2017 chilling tales of haunted san antonio.