Bartlett is a ghost town with a deeper story than you might expect. On this walk you will explore the town’s past, learning how it became the first town in Texas with electricity and how its history includes foiled bank robberies, tragedies and periods of corruption. Along the way you will hear the unusual and often wild stories that helped shape Bartlett’s reputation as a forgotten place.
You will also learn about Bartlett’s life as a movie set and move through once-gorgeous, now-abandoned buildings that recall better days. The experience mixes local history, film trivia and on-site exploration, so you will see physical reminders of the town’s rise and decline as you listen to the anecdotes and facts that bring Bartlett’s story to life.
Why Visit
- Buildings once-gorgeous and abandoned accessible on the walking tour
- Movie-set history of Bartlett featured during the tour
- Accounts of foiled bank robberies alongside town tragedies and corruption
- Bartlett's status as the first Texas town with electricity
What's included
- All taxes and fees
What's Not Included
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Service animals welcome
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not wheelchair accessible
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.