WATCH: Old Town Alexandria Colonial Ghost Tours offer spooky fun for all ages

Scary stories, legends and folklore: ‘Tis the season for ghost tours in some of the D.C. area’s most haunted places.

In this edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes a journey back to colonial times for a few paranormal encounters along the brick-lined streets of Old Town Alexandria in Virginia.

Explore neighborhoods with original homes nearly 200 years old and holy spirits of the night, eager to tag along on your journey.

End your tour in a historic Old Town cemetery, but don’t worryyour ghost tour stickers are ghost-repellent!

The historical record meets urban legend on your Colonial Ghost Tours journey.

Watch Matt as he walks along the cobblestones on a crisp autumn night.

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Matt Kaufax

If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person, or phenomenon in the DC area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. As the features reporter for WTOP, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor—a slice of life if you will.

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