Ghosts of Denton

Had a blast! Shelly is a blast, she took us to the best of downtown, as someone who didn’t believe in anything she said, I still got caught up in her pure ability to weave together a masterful story about the history of Denton, really a great idea for a different spin on date night.

I’ve wanted to take this tour for a while now. Denton has been my home for most of my life so I am very interested in the history of the city. Shelly is a great story teller. She doesn’t just tell you about the ghosts, but about the history that does along with them. Her knowledge is impressive. Since no tour is exactly the same I will definitely be taking it again.

Shelley is the consummate story teller! Not only does she tell a GREAT ghost story, but you get a bit of history, too. I have taken the tour several times, with family and with friends, and always hear a new story or a new bit of history. Shelley does her research and it shows! A 90 minute tour for $ 10 is the best bargain in Denton. You won’t be disappointed!

Shelly is a master story teller. Her stories will stay with you and haunt you for days and weeks after the tour. Artfully mixed with local history, she really makes downtown Denton and its previous (current?) residents come alive. If they ever really went away.

I was in Denton visiting friends and asked whether there was something unusual or different that we could do, when someone mentioned they’d heard of a «ghost walk.» Now, as one who loves «Ghost Hunters,» this was right up my alley. Off we went and I am so glad we did.
Not having been to Denton before, this was a great way to get to know both it’s present and it’s past. I can’t say enough good things about Shelly, the guide. She was a storyteller in the very best of that tradition. Not only were we completely captivated and informed, but we laughed and shivered with a bit of creepiness. Shelly really know the history of both the places and the people. She clearly did a lot of research and even had photos on her tablet to reinforce the stories.
I was a bit concerned when I saw a negative review of the tour, but later learned the person who left it is a competitor of hers. A bit of sour grapes? Ignore him!
For $ 10 – much less expensive than an evening at the movies in California– and 90-​minutes this was the best, most captivating and interesting evening I could imagine. Whether you live in/​around Denton or are just visiting, I highly recommend Shelly’s tour of the «Ghosts of Denton.»

This is definitely something fun and different to do in the Denton area. I’ve been on this tour twice and really enjoyed it both times. Shelly is fantastic! She’s a true history buff that really does her research into the stories she tells. You won’t believe how rich in history Denton really is until you’ve taken this tour. There were definitely some creepy moments throughout the course of the tour, which made it that more interesting. You’ll learn about all of the places you’ve probably thought were haunted (Recycled Books, Beth Marie’s courthouse lawn) and some you probably didn’t expect (Barefoot, Hooligan’s, etc.)
Tours are year-​round on Friday and Saturday nights and meet at Jupiter house. Give it a go! It’s truly entertaining.

I’m definitely not going to the basement of Recycled Books by myself anymore. I mean it was creepy before, but after the tour I was like NOPE.
The tour was great. Shelly is awesome at storytelling. It went by so fast because I was intrigued the whole time.
A great history of some places in Denton, as well as some spooky experiences in places around the square. She brought along a tablet to show us photos that went along with the stories.
I’ll definitely be going back for another tour since she tends to have some different stories each time!

My boyfriend and I bought tickets for the tour as part of a fun date night, and Shelly really delivered! She’s an amazing storyteller, combining history with comedy as she relates local ghost stories in the downtown area. We’re both Denton residents, and we were surprised at how we much we learned in just a few hours. Buildings we previously wouldn’t have given a second thought to have now come to life, colored with rich histories and spooky tales. I think this tour is an absolute must for anyone living in or visiting Denton.
In short: The tour was fun, educational, thoroughly entertaining, and Shelly exemplifies the art of storytelling. If you’re thinking about staying home and watching Netflix this weekend, don’t. The oral tradition is alive and well in Denton, Texas, and you should take advantage of it!