1. Boy Scout Lane (Stevens Point) A legendary haunted road where a troop of Boy Scouts is said to have perished in a mysterious fire. Visitors report seeing lantern lights flickering along the lane and feeling watched, making it a staple for ghost hunters.
2. High Cliff State Park (Sherwood) This park is built among ancient Native American effigy mounds and is known for paranormal activity. Many have reported seeing spirits, hearing unexplained noises, and feeling an eerie presence, especially near the lime kilns and mounds.
3. Maribel Caves Hotel / “Hotel Hell” (Maribel) The ruins of this once-lavish spa hotel, destroyed by fire and storms, are a hotspot for ghost sightings. People report seeing apparitions in the windows, hearing phantom footsteps, and witnessing objects move on their own.
4. Brumder Mansion Bed and Breakfast (Milwaukee) This historic mansion, once owned by a mobster, is infamous for ghostly activity. Guests have reported vivid dreams, seeing spirits, and unexplained blood appearing in a bathtub.
5. Pfister Hotel (Milwaukee) A luxurious hotel haunted by numerous spirits. Guests and even professional athletes have experienced apparitions, malfunctioning electronics, and other paranormal phenomena, leading some to avoid staying there altogether.
6. Sheboygan Asylum (Sheboygan) The abandoned Sheboygan County Insane Asylum is notorious for its dark history of mistreatment. Ghost tours reveal reports of strange noises, ghostly figures, and a persistent feeling of being watched by the spirits of former patients.
7. Bloody Bride Bridge (Stevens Point) Officially Highway 66 Bridge, this spot is haunted by the ghost of a bride killed in a car accident on her wedding night. Locals claim to see her wandering the bridge in her bloody dress, especially on rainy nights.
8. Riverside Cemetery & Kate Blood’s Grave (Appleton) The grave of Kate Blood is the center of chilling legends, including tales of blood oozing from her tombstone during full moons and ghostly apparitions floating around the site.
9. Kemper Hall (Kenosha) This former girls’ seminary is haunted by the spirit of a headless nun, reportedly pushed down the stairs by students. Visitors have reported seeing her ghost and feeling an oppressive presence.
10. Chances Restaurant (Rochester) Housed in an 1843 building with a history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, this restaurant is said to be haunted by a lady in a green ball gown waiting for her Civil War soldier. Paranormal activity is so well-known, it’s even mentioned on the menu.
Sources:
- https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/trip-ideas/wisconsin/haunted-trip-wi
- https://spookytraveler.com/haunted-places-in-wisconsin/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfHrYBWcSp0
- https://www.wisconsinfrights.com
- https://citytoursmke.com/where-are-wisconsins-most-haunted-places/
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/wisconsin