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Rinehart Theater
Ashland, Wisconsin
5.6 miles from Washburn, WI
At Rinehart Theater, folks have reported unexplained footsteps, doors that open and close, and a toilet that has flushed by itself. One day when some actors arrived at work, they found three lighted candles set in a triangle around a rose on the on the stage.
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Best Western Hotel Chequamegon
Ashland, Wisconsin
5.6 miles from Washburn, WI
The apparition of a tall man wearing a top hat has been seen in the hallways of the hotel. The scent of perfume has been reported in many rooms of the hotel, and the spectre of a man has been seen in the hotel bar. Disembodied footsteps and ghostly voices ...
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Northland College - Memorial Hall
Ashland, Wisconsin
6.5 miles from Washburn, WI
Northland College Memorial Hall, a women’s dorm, is said to be haunted. Witnesses say the apparition of a student who jumped to her death down an elevator shaft has been seen, and she does not appear to like men. Some folks suppose that her boyfriend pushed her down the elevator ...
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Old Rittenhouse Inn
Bayfield, Wisconsin
10.2 miles from Washburn, WI
There are reports of guests seeing the apparition of a tall figure dressed in white standing on the front porch of the bed and breakfast inn. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Michigan Island Lighthouse
La Pointe, Wisconsin
23.3 miles from Washburn, WI
Michigan Island Lighthouse is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a former lighthouse keeper who was killed during a storm when the heavy metal door slammed shut on him. Now, during bad storms, witnesses say the door slams shut twice, even if it is already closed and bolted.
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Split Rock Lighthouse
Two Harbors, Minnesota
42.7 miles from Washburn, WI
Legend has it that a visitor in the mid-1980s lost his wallet after seeing the lighthouse, so he went back to look for it, but it was padlocked for the day. When he looked up at the tower, he saw a man in a lightkeeper's uniform on the catwalk. He ...
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Blackwoods Bar and Grill
Two Harbors, Minnesota
44 miles from Washburn, WI
Blackwoods is alleged to be home to a ghostly lady in white, disembodied footsteps and cold chills. According to one witness, the female ghost has been seen touching the furniture as if checking it for dust.
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Black Woods Bar and Grill
Two Harbors, Minnesota
44 miles from Washburn, WI
Black Woods Bar and Grill was built in 1994 and is haunted by several ghosts including a lady in white and a man whose footsteps are heard. A bookkeeper claimed the phantom followed her home and got into bed with her.
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Lac Courte Orielles Casino
Hayward, Wisconsin
52.3 miles from Washburn, WI
A haunted farmhouse was formerly located on the site of the casino, and reports of disembodied footsteps and sightings of apparitions in the early hours of morning still continue. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Fairlawn Mansion and Museum
Superior, Wisconsin
55.4 miles from Washburn, WI
The 42-room Victorian mansion and museum are haunted by a ghost who is often mistaken for a museum guide. She is dressed in period costume like the real guides, but folks feel a cold chill when she is around. The ghost is believed by some to have been a former ...
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Glensheen - Historic Congdon Estate
Duluth, Minnesota
55.6 miles from Washburn, WI
Glensheen Mansion was built in 1905 by Chester Congdon, who died in 1916. His daughter Elisabeth inherited it. Sadly, Elisabeth was smothered by with her pillow as she slept and her nurse Velma Pietila was bludgeoned to death with a candlestick. Elisabeth's adopted daughter Marjorie and her second husband Roger ...
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Nola Cemetery
Park Falls, Wisconsin
56.3 miles from Washburn, WI
According to legend, a young girl named Nola was the very first person buried at this cemetery. Some say her spirit lingers here.
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University of Minnesota Duluth - Griggs Hall
Duluth, Minnesota
57.3 miles from Washburn, WI
The University of Minnesota Duluth's Griggs Hall has a haunted toilet, students say. And the commode has not one, but two ghosts. Both students died of alcohol poisoning, and the ghosts are said to manifest by the sounds of moaning, profane language, and retching along with a bad smell.
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Enger Tower
Duluth, Minnesota
58.7 miles from Washburn, WI
Rumours circulating around the Duluth area claim that in 1948, a man committed suicide by jumping off the 5th level of the tower head-first. He died on impact. The man's corpse was found hours later, and the man was never identified. Over time, visitors to the park claim to ...
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Forest Home Cemetery
Fifield, Wisconsin
59.4 miles from Washburn, WI
Forest Home Cemetery has many older burials that were moved here from another gravesite that was prone to floods. Visitors have noticed mists around headstones, shadows, orbs, voices, eerie feelings, and anomalies that show up in photos.
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Duluth International Airport
Duluth, Minnesota
61.9 miles from Washburn, WI
Duluth International Airport is haunted by a woman who was killed on a road nearby. She has been spotted by security and has set off alarms and made doors open and close on their own. She is thought to haunt the airport because this is where her murderer went directly ...
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Little Bohemia Lodge
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
62.5 miles from Washburn, WI
The lodge is famous for its involvement in the 1934 shootout involving John Dillinger's gang. The lodge is believed to be haunted by a civilian who was accidentally shot by the FBI during the shootout. Guests at the lodge have reported hearing unexplained noises, seeing apparitions and have items and ...
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Lake of Torches Casino
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
68 miles from Washburn, WI
An aggressive entity has reportedly attacked cleaners in the bingo hall. The apparition of a woman has also been sighted at the casino. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Headwaters Restaurant and Tavern
Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
71 miles from Washburn, WI
The restaurant is haunted by the apparition of a lady in a red dress, who employees refuse to talk about. An evil presence is felt in the basement of the restaurant. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Hammill House
Spooner, Wisconsin
75.6 miles from Washburn, WI
Railroad and newspaper man and "Father of Spooner" Frank Hammill, although he died in 1922, is believed to still reside in his house. Owners through the years have reported that he still watches over things.
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Mary's Place North
Woodruff, Wisconsin
77.4 miles from Washburn, WI
According to company, a benevolent spirit is located in the basement. Not much is known about him or her. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Summerwind - Lamont Mansion
Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin
77.4 miles from Washburn, WI
The mansion was once a summer house for the family of Robert Lamont. It is said that a ghost appeared to Lamont, and, thinking it was an intruder, he fired a bullet at it, evidence of which stayed for years in a wooden basement door. After he passed away and ...
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Tula's Cafe
Woodruff, Wisconsin
78.1 miles from Washburn, WI
The ghost of a man who once died on the premises haunts Tula's Café. Witnesses have described a misty figure that appears in the back hallway near the restrooms, near where the man passed away. Cold spots and objects that have been moved also startle witnesses.
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Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery
Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota
82.6 miles from Washburn, WI
Local legend has it that there is a vanishing hitchhiker ghost at Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery, said to be a teenage girl who was visiting the graveyard with friends, was cruelly left behind, and died of fright. She looks for a ride away from the graveyard so she can reunite ...
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El Rancho Motel
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
83.1 miles from Washburn, WI
Reported sightings of the apparition of a man in a red flannel shirt roaming the hallways of the motel. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Heritage House
Embarrass, Minnesota
91.4 miles from Washburn, WI
Local legend says an abusive father who once lived here caused his son's death by forcing him to walk on water like Jesus did. Apparitions of the boy drowning under the bridge have been seen.
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Pioneers Rest Cemetery - Bandli Graveyard
Rice Lake, Wisconsin
91.6 miles from Washburn, WI
Local legends abound about this cemetery known as Pioneers Rest Cemetery or Bandli Graveyard (after the family who maintains it). One says that a man killed his wife and four children and then hanged himself in his barn, next to the graveyard. Another claims that a Satanic cult used the ...
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Betty’s Cafe
Cameron, Wisconsin
96.4 miles from Washburn, WI
The ghost of a deceased employee of Betty's Cafe is believed to linger here in spirit, showing up as an apparition near the fryers or hiding objects in mysterious places.
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Moe Lutheran Church
Clear Lake, Wisconsin
116.9 miles from Washburn, WI
The church and cemetery are reported to be haunted by angry spirits. Legend has it that in the early 1900s, the church accidentally burned to the ground killing over 30 people, who have haunted the rebuilt church since. Another legend says in the 1950s, a woman hanged herself in the ...
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