Built in 1887, Burke Mansion is a treasured part of Macon’s historic district, and this October, it’s home to some of the spookiest fun around! Visit Macon and the Macon Beyond team invite visitors for a never-before-offered experience: a real-life ghost hunt. Keep scrolling for all the spooky details on this fun evening of the paranormal!
What does the ghost hunt entrail—er, sorry—entail?
Hosted by actress & producer Carrie Genzel, with popular roles in horror TV and film projects such as The Walking Dead, Supernatural, and Jennifer’s Body, the Ghost Hunt Experience will take visitors on a tour of the haunted Burke Mansion for the first time ever. Highly experienced guides will show you the ropes along with spiritual medium Morrighan Lynne, and paranormal investigator Jonathan Morgan. So you know you’re in good hands!
The evening begins with a ‘meet-and-greet your hosts’ reception featuring wine, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and small plates, followed by a guided dusk-to-dark immersive paranormal investigation through the mansion’s most intriguing spaces.
Guests will also receive tickets to Rock Candy Tours’ Macon Macabre Walking Tour.

There are two fun ways to enjoy this Macon Ghost Hunt:
- Friday, October 3rd; 6pm – Ghost Hunt Event Only – Tickets are $45; Includes a cocktail reception, a dusk to dark immersive paranormal investigation, an event t-shirt, and a Macon Macabre Walking Tour with Rock Candy Tours.
- October 3rd-5th – Luxury Stay + Ghost Hunt Experience – A two-night stay at the Burke Mansion, complete with breakfast, complimentary parking, a Macon Macabre Walking Tour with Rock Candy Tours, an event-themed gift baskets with Macon, Georgia swag, and a VIP meet & greet opening hour preceding Ghost Hunt event.
- Suites (1-2 guests): $500 package
- Carriage House (2–4 guests): $1000 package

About the Burke Mansion
The Burke Mansion is just a short stroll to downtown Macon’s adorable downtown scene. The Mansion serves as a luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn, and has actually been meticulously restored since its 1887 construction. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic places, and has a rumored history of paranormal activity! In other words, it’s the perfect place to stay, whether you love history, the supernatural, or just a really cute luxury inn!
Learn more about the Burke Mansion here!