Haunted Places in Menasha, Wisconsin



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    Secura Insurance Co.

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    2.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    An eerie legend surrounds the Secura Insurance Co. building. It seems that well over a century ago on this land, a little girl fell into a pond and drowned. Ghostly cries and the screams of her parents are said to come from the area on some nights.


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    Hearthstone Historic House Museum

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    3.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    According to reports, when the staff come in to open the museum for the day, they always say good morning to former owner Mr. Priest. The ghost of A.W. Priest is believed to reside here; witnesses have heard unexplained sneezing and felt as if they were being watched.


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    Appleton Curling Club

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    4.3 miles from Menasha, WI

    Witnesses at Appleton Curling Club have heard disembodied footsteps and seen chairs and glasses fall over on their own in the pub. The place is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a former customer.


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    Zuelke Building

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    4.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    The apparition of former owner Irving Zuelke has been seen in the building, as well as the floating torso of a man. Ghostly activity associated with a piano housed in the building has also been reported. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Franklin Inn on Durkee

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    4.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    This 1894 bed and breakfast inn is haunted by patients of drug and rehabilitation facility formerly housed in the historic building. Guests have reportedly been scolded by a female voice, while others have reported disembodied footsteps, liquor bottles going missing and a male apparition in the basement. (Submitted by Callum ...


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    Franklin Street Inn

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    4.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    Housed in a Victorian-style mansion dating back to 1897, this bed and breakfast inn is rumoured to be haunted. Guests and staff have seen a woman in a maids uniform entering a ground floor room, only to find it empty when they go to investigate. This particular room was ...


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    Dairy Queen

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    5.5 miles from Menasha, WI

    According to the rumor mill, the owner of the bar that once stood where Dairy Queen is now found the building's haunting to be too much of a trial, so he sold it. Now, witnesses say unexplained noises and flickering lights are not uncommon, and the equipment will sometimes act ...


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    Riverside Cemetery

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    5.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    Kate Blood’s grave at Riverside Cemetery is a site of interest to paranormal enthusiasts. Some say that on full moon nights, a bloodlike substance drips from the gravestone, a stone that is inexplicably warmer than the other gravestones nearby. Kate Blood, according to local legend, killed her husband and three ...


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    St. Joseph Cemetery

    Appleton, Wisconsin

    5.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    St. Joseph Cemetery is one of the oldest in the city, and many strange things are said to happen here. Some of the rumors involve human sacrifice, apparitions, ghost hounds, orbs that show up in photos, and the grave of Kate M. Blood, which has its own story. Locals say ...


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    New Moon Cafe

    Oshkosh, Wisconsin

    13.5 miles from Menasha, WI

    Staff members have claimed to see the apparition of a young man dressed as a bellboy in the downstairs of the building. Many customers have seen the ghost of a elderly woman in the main lobby. A woman by the name of Mrs Paige did in fact die in the ...


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    Grand Opera House

    Oshkosh, Wisconsin

    13.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    Built in 1883, the Victorian Grand Opera House is still in operation and has a few haunts in residence. One is believed to be Percy Keene, a longtime employee here (from 1895 to 1967). He has shown up as a smiling ghost wearing shiny round glasses. Mysterious footsteps have been ...


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    Old Chilton Walmart

    Chilton, Wisconsin

    19.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    At the Old Chilton Walmart, folks say apparitions, shadowy figures, have been seen in the aisles and store stock has moved or been thrown on the ground. Electronics operate by themselves, mists appear out of nowhere, cold spots abound, and muddy footprints turn up on newly mopped floors.


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    Lawrence Cemetery

    De Pere, Wisconsin

    22.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    Lawrence Cemetery, aka Cady Cemetery, is said to be haunted. Witnesses have seen orbs, eerie lights and a strange fog and heard growling and other unexplained noises.


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    Union Hotel

    De Pere, Wisconsin

    25.7 miles from Menasha, WI

    This historic hotel was built in 1883, and is the oldest continually running hotel in the state. Its bound to have some ghost stories accompanying this honour, and guests, staff and patrons have reported some pretty odd occurrences throughout the hotels colourful past. A particular spirit has been known to ...


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    Koehring's Grand Central House Restaurant

    Kiel, Wisconsin

    28.5 miles from Menasha, WI

    The 1892 hotel now houses an old-fashioned restaurant, but the hauntings that have been plaguing the establishment since it was refurbished seem to have stayed behind. A recurring spirit appears to be the son of the original owner, Philip Koehring, who was murdered with a shotgun and dumped on ...


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    Retlaw Plaza Hotel

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    29.2 miles from Menasha, WI

    Locals tell about the murder of a former property owner on the site, and say his apparition, among others', have been spotted here. The ghost likes to turn on the water and lights, scream and make noises.


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    Retlaw Theater

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    29.3 miles from Menasha, WI

    Retlaw is Walter spelled backwards. The theater was owned and operated by Walter Schroeder, and he still lingers here in spirit. Witnesses have heard footsteps, clapping, creaking of theater seats, doors that open on their own, and figures that show up in the basement.


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    Joannes Mansion

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    29.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    People have reported seeing ghostly apparitions and hearing ballroom music on the upper floor of the house. An aggressive presence has been known to push people down flights of stairs. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Octagon House

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

    29.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    The historic 12-room home, actually shaped like an octagon, is believed to be haunted. Operating now as a museum, it is said to be home to the spirit of a young boy whose aparition has been seen throughout the house. Witnesses also report items that are moved or disappear, doors ...


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    The Berlin Tannery

    Berlin, Wisconsin

    29.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    The tannery hosts paranormal tours throughout the year by appointment. The activity levels in this 75,000 square foot building are staggering, which has been proven by most of the state's leading paranormal groups. Every October, the factory hosts Hallowed Chambers on Friday and Saturday nights which gives the perfect opportunity to ...


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    Astor House Bed and Breakfast

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    29.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    The ghost of Doctor Julius Bellin, former owner of the historic house, has been seen in the parlour room in the early hours of morning by guests. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Days Inn Green Bay

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    30.1 miles from Menasha, WI

    The ghost of a former worker is rumoured to haunt the hotel basement. An eerie presence is felt in the hotel, and people have reported spirits brushing against them in the hotel corridors. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    The Gift Itself

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    30.2 miles from Menasha, WI

    The spirit of a little girl is often seen on the back staircase. Nobody knows who this little girl is, but after going through some very old boxes that where left behind for previous tenants, some old pictures of a little girl were found. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Brewbaker's Pub

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    30.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    According to local rumors, the pub is haunted by a ghost whose footsteps can be heard at night. Flashing lights also are said to come from the building when it is closed.


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    Titletown Brewing Company

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    30.5 miles from Menasha, WI

    The brewing company building was previously a railway depot, and there have been many reports of paranormal activity in the building. The ghost of an elderly train conductor has been seen on the ground floor, as well as the apparitions of ghostly figures in period clothing. Objects move around the ...


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    Simpson's Restaurant

    Waupaca, Wisconsin

    33.3 miles from Menasha, WI

    The eatery dates back to 1932, and some folks, both staff members and customers, have reported seeing the apparitions of what appear to be members of a family inside the premises. The ghosts are said to be friendly and quiet.


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    Maribel Hotel

    Maribel, Wisconsin

    33.7 miles from Menasha, WI

    Rumor has it that this hotel, originally built in the 1800s as a resort, may once have been owned by Al Capone. Its nickname is Motel Hell because of all the strange happenings that occur here. For one thing, the whole place is said to glow by the light of ...


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    Sylvanus Wade House

    Glenbeulah, Wisconsin

    34.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    The historic Sylvanus Wade House, once a stagecoach inn, now operates as a museum--with a friendly ghost. Said to be "gently haunted," the museum tour guides have described a presence here for many years. Museum guides have felt a gentle push or heard rustling sounds in the bedrooms.


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    Glenbeulah Cemetery - Walnut Grove Cemetery

    Glenbeulah, Wisconsin

    34.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    Glenbeulah Cemetery, aka Walnut Grove Cemetery, has graves dating as far back as the early 1800s, one of which glows and another of which sometimes sports a ghostly pair of shoes, according to legend. Rumor has it that a man hanged himself here, and his apparition has been seen late ...


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    Dartford Cemetery

    Green Lake, Wisconsin

    35.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    Dartford Cemetery has been rumored to be haunted for years because of its strange shadowy figures, orbs, unexplained sounds and apparitions of Native Americans and Civil War soldiers. Members of a family that was buried here also are said to show up from time to time. Visitors have described uneasy ...


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    Yankee Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast

    Plymouth, Wisconsin

    39.3 miles from Menasha, WI

    Two of the buildings at this b&b inn are said to be haunted: The Gilbert Huson House and the Henry Huson House. Staff has reported hearing footsteps and the sound of objects dropping. It is said that the staff members are afraid to work in these buildings by themselves because ...


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    Evergreen Inn Hotel - Manitowoc Place

    Manitowoc, Wisconsin

    39.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    Once the historic Evergreen Inn Hotel, Manitowoc Place is known for its many ghosts. There have reportedly been a great many deaths here, which some surmise have led to the hauntings. Witnesses have reported pounding noises, blood that appears on the floors (apparently a remnant from a long-ago murder), and ...


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    Amherst Inn

    Amherst, Wisconsin

    44.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    This 1877 bed and breakfast inn's claim to fame is that while it operated as a hotel, John Dillinger visited and had lunch there. He left the waitress a five dollar tip (a lot of money in that day) and has since been immortalized in the establishment's colourful history. ...


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    The American Club

    Kohler, Wisconsin

    46 miles from Menasha, WI

    At this hotel, one guest saw a man in the hallway wearing dirty and torn flannel short and pants. He attempted to speak to the man but got no response. The security camera got pictures of the guest speaking to someone who wasn't there. Also, the east wing, the ...


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    Menominee Casino-Bingo-Hotel

    Keshena, Wisconsin

    46.5 miles from Menasha, WI

    A strange tale is told here of three children who were seen running around as if playing tag in a restricted area of the hotel. They were seen on a surveillance camera, but when security checked it out, the children were nowhere to be found, though still visible on the ...


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    Gillett Historical Society

    Gillett, Wisconsin

    47.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    Built in 1908 by Ruth and John Smith, the historic mansion and museum is rumoured to be haunted. Local folk say the ghost is that of Mary Gillett (wife of the town founder), who used to live in a previous residence located on the site of the current structure ...


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    Sheboygan Yacht Club

    Sheboygan, Wisconsin

    48.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    An eerie presence is felt in the yacht club, accompanied by cold spots. Lights go on and off by themselves, and workers have reported seeing the ghostly figure of a man in the basement of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    The Historic Karsten Inn - Kewaunee Inn

    Kewaunee, Wisconsin

    49.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    Among the eerie occurrences reported here are orbs, mists, strange things that appear in photos, apparitions, cold and hot spots, phantom aromas, and many sounds, including whispering, flute-playing, moving furniture, breaking glass, and a child's running footsteps. The sound of a woman sobbing is also heard on floor 2. Mr. ...


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    Jay Road - Seven Bridges Road

    Random Lake, Wisconsin

    50.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    According to local legend, a woman was jogging through the swampy section of Jay Road when a drunken driver struck and killed her, knocking her into the swamp. Her body was never recovered, and now, folks say, her spirit haunts the area. Some have seen a haze or the apparition ...


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    Beaver Dam Community Theater

    Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

    55 miles from Menasha, WI

    Beaver Dam Community Theater is reported to have a ghost of a disgruntled actress. So the story goes, after failing to get a part she wanted, the actress called Lacy hanged herself in the loft. Footsteps, crying and electrical anomalies have been reported around the area.


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    Cottage House Restaurant

    Plover, Wisconsin

    56.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    The restaurant was originally called the Sherman House Restaurant, but closed down due to paranormal activity. Glass windows had a habit of shattering, glasses and plates would fly off bars and counters and explode in front of customers. Doors opened and closed by themselves and lights in the offices and ...


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    Von Stiehl Winery

    Algoma, Wisconsin

    57.3 miles from Menasha, WI

    The winery is believed to be haunted by a former owner. Strange noises, disembodied footsteps and sightings of apparitions in the bottling room have been reported in the old winery. Bottles of wine are frequently moved around, as is furniture in the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Eagle Road Cemetery

    Juneau, Wisconsin

    59.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    Eagle Road Cemetery, aka Evangelical Church Cemetery or Tabor Cemetery, is a hot spot for activity. Witnesses have seen apparitions and felt cold spots and gusts here, and some have seen the Virgin Mary or experienced stigmata (bleeding from the hands and arms) after leaving.


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    Boy Scout Lane

    Stevens Point, Wisconsin

    60.4 miles from Menasha, WI

    Local legend tells of a group of boy scouts that were murdered along this road. While there is no evidence of this actually happening, people still report seeing disembodied faces as well as hearing voices when they travel along this road. Submitted by Chris Berglund


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    Ferrante's Grafton Hotel

    Grafton, Wisconsin

    65.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    At the Italian restaurant here, witnesses have reported the sound of footsteps that seem to follow you in the basement, music playing upstairs when no one is there, and cabinet doors that open and shut on their own. There also have been sightings of ghostly figures in the basement.


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    Historic Ferrantes Grafton Hotel

    Grafton, Wisconsin

    65.9 miles from Menasha, WI

    Staff here have reported cupboards opening and closing by themselves, hearing disembodied footsteps and hearing ballroom music when there is no one around. A white apparition has been seen in the basement. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Founder's Cemetery Park

    Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    66.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    According to reports, the headstones no longer remain at this old cemetery--except for maybe a few little bits and pieces. Instead, there is a monument stone on which visitors can read the recoverable names of those who were buried here. Perhaps it is the unintentionally overlooked spirits who remain in ...


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    Cedarburg Woolen Mill

    Cedarburg, Wisconsin

    66.6 miles from Menasha, WI

    People have reported spirits pushing past them, and feeling cold spots. An evil presence is felt on the fifth floor. The apparition of a man who hung himself in the building has been reported. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    The Sawyer House

    Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

    67.8 miles from Menasha, WI

    My husband and I stayed at this B&B for 4 days/3 nights. 3 level Bed & Breakfast. We stayed in the "Lighthouse suite" on the third floor. We later learned that the house was built in 1902 by a doctor and the upper level was the servants quarters. Upon first entering ...


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    Peshtigo Fire Museum

    Peshtigo, Wisconsin

    68.1 miles from Menasha, WI

    The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871 remains largely overlooked in historical texts, despite the fact that it claimed several thousand lives and razed the township to the ground. However, phoenix-like, the town has risen from the ashes to become a thriving community. A former church which was moved across ...


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