Do colleges really track if you attended an open house, emails, admissions session, tours, etc?

Whether or not they track, it’s not about opening emails or making travel arrangements. The phrase is demonstrated interest. It shows best in your application. Not whether you took a tour. Do you know the school(s) you’re applying for or give generic (or irrelevant) answers to any Why Us or questions on the supp. Even the ECs you list can show them if you understand what they want.