Entry No. 9 — the Spokane file — filed under: haunted
Spokane Ghost Tours (Two Dog City Tours / Chet Caskey)
Run since 2012 by local historian Chet Caskey, this small outfit leads walking and bicycle ghost tours through Downtown and the gritty old Hillyard railroad neighborhood, plus seven different two-hour bus tours of Spokane's cemeteries and historic districts. Caskey is a fixture of local TV, radio and print for his seasonal Ghost Tours, and the tours lean on real Spokane history rather than canned scares. Walking and bike tours book through Spokane Parks & Rec and bus tours through Inland Empire Tours, and tours operate nearly year-round except deep winter and the August heat.
The story
If you are expecting theatrical jump scares, bad sound effects, or a teenager in a cape waving a glowing lantern, Chet Caskey will disappoint you. Running Two Dog City Tours since 2012, the local historian and self-described "ghostologist" named his outfit after an old local legend about two phantom hounds on Spokane's South Hill. Caskey approaches the supernatural not as cheap entertainment, but as an entry point into the city's grim archival record of rail accidents, downtown infernos, and turn-of-the-century homicides.
His territory stretches from the red-brick alleys of Downtown Spokane out to the gritty railroad neighborhood of Hillyard—a place Caskey literally wrote the history book on. Between walking routes, bicycle rides, and two-hour bus circuits through local cemeteries and historic districts (run in partnership with Inland Empire Tours and Spokane Parks & Rec), Caskey acts less like a tour guide and more like a noir detective reading off historical death certificates at the scene of the crime.
What it's like
Expect a low-key, narrative-heavy walk or ride alongside a veteran historian who knows every fire, building permit, and unsolved mystery in Spokane. You won't be chased down an alley by actors; instead, you might find yourself standing outside a cemetery office sipping lemonade and eating cookies while Caskey breaks down the specific tragedies behind the local headstones. The tours run nearly year-round, pausing only for the deep winter freeze and the brutal heat of August. Because schedules depend on municipal park guides and weather, you need to call or text Caskey directly to lock in your spot and find out where the group is gathering.
The move: Book the downtown evening walk and let Chet connect each haunted building to the actual deaths and fires behind the legends.
📍 Before you go Seasonal and reservation-based; call/text Chet ahead (listed as 509-863-2519) to confirm dates and meet point.
- 📍 Downtown & Hillyard, Spokane
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: Meets in Downtown Spokane, WA 99201
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- The Historic Davenport Hotel — Pair Chet's downtown ghost walk with a drink inside the 1914 hotel that frequently anchors his stories of early Spokane tragedies.
- Petunia & Loomis — Continue the macabre theme after your walk by browsing taxidermy and wet specimens at Spokane's downtown oddities shop.
- Cease & Desist Book Club — After sifting through local ghost lore, grab a quiet cocktail behind a hidden bookcase inside the historic Legion Building nearby.
- Boo Radley's — Pick up a weird local souvenir downtown before meeting up for an evening stroll through Spokane's dark history.
Good to know
How do I book a tour or check the schedule?
Walking and bike tours are generally booked through Spokane Parks & Recreation, while bus tours are handled through Inland Empire Tours. Because dates and routes shift seasonally, you should call or text Chet directly at 509-863-2519 to confirm dates and meet locations.
What types of tours are offered?
Caskey runs downtown and Hillyard walking tours, historic bicycle ghost tours, and multi-stop bus tours covering Spokane's cemeteries and historic districts.
When do the tours operate?
Tours run almost year-round, taking brief seasonal breaks during the severe winter months and peak August heat.
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Further reading: Official site · kxly.com · auntiesbooks.com · spokesman.com
last checked: 2026-06-24