haunted downingtown PA twin tunnels

Tunnels are scary. Especially if they’re dark, damp and narrow. Add a couple of hangings, a dead baby, and the discovery dismembered body and you have a hit with anyone looking for a place to scare themselves silly.

The Twin Tunnels of rural Chester County, Pennsylvania have all the above and, not surprisingly, they are a favorite nighttime hangout for local teens.

The Twin Tunnels are actually three tunnels that pass beneath the railroad tracks. One tunnel carries a tributary of the Brandywine Creek. It’s shallow enough that you can navigate it with hip boots, a flashlight and a strong constitution. The second tunnel is empty—just a narrow, sandy hole. Local legend holds it has been the site of dark rituals and sacrifices.