Haunted Places in Big Bay, Michigan



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    Big Bay Point Light

    Marquette, Michigan

    2.9 miles from Big Bay, MI

    At this historic lighthouse with a bed-and-breakfast attached, the ghost of original lighthouse keeper Will Prior is known to pay a visit. If you chance to catch a glimpse of him, you'll know him by his red hair.


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    Northern Michigan University

    Marquette, Michigan

    23.6 miles from Big Bay, MI

    Northern Michigan University has quite a few buildings that are rumored to have things that go bump in the night. For instance, in Room 102, the control room of the John X. Jamrich Building, a young woman's face is said to appear in the window. She's believed to be the ...


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    Landmark Inn

    Marquette, Michigan

    24.6 miles from Big Bay, MI

    This historic hotel, which opened in 1930, is said to be haunted by a famous ghost. Amelia Earhart stayed here in 1932, and her room 502, is now named after her. Her ghost is said to visit from time to time. Other famous folks who have staed here include Abbot ...


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    Calumet Theatre

    Calumet Township, Michigan

    45.3 miles from Big Bay, MI

    First opened in 1900 and attracting the likes of Frank Morgan, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Lon Chaney Sr., John Philip Sousa and Sarah Bernhardt, this theater is believed to be home to the ghost of renowned Shakespearean actress Madame Helena Modjeska. The ghost is said to have first appeared around 1958 ...


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    Lake Breeze

    Big Bay, Michigan

    48.8 miles from Big Bay, MI

    At this 1850s lighthouse lodge, folks may tell you of a ghostly woman seen on the porch looking out onto Lake Superior. They say she is looking for her husband, who was lost in a freighter crash. The lighthouse lights flicker, apparitions have been seen and voices have been heard ...


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    Kitchie Cemetery

    Trout Creek, Michigan

    56.3 miles from Big Bay, MI

    Among the strange, ghostly phenomena reported at Kitchie Cemetery are the sound of chainsaws and screaming and floating orbs around visitors' cars.


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    Paulding Lights

    Bruce Crossing, Michigan

    71.4 miles from Big Bay, MI

    There have been reports of two lights, one bigger than other (20 feet or so). Eyewitnesses believe it is the spirit of a slain mailman and his dog. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    The Paulding Light

    Bruce Crossing, Michigan

    76 miles from Big Bay, MI

    The Paulding Light, aka Dog Meadow Light, has shown up in a valley since the 1960s and was featured on TV's Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. Cold spots may accompany the light, which may be a red orb that turns white before it disappears. One legend says it is the ...


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    Nahma Inn

    Rapid River, Michigan

    84.5 miles from Big Bay, MI

    The apparition of a woman has been seen floating up the stairs of the old inn. There is a room reserved for the spirit, and in this room, light go on and off by themselves and furniture moves itself around. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    McClintock Park

    Athelstane, Wisconsin

    96.8 miles from Big Bay, MI

    Rumor has it that ghosts haunt McClintock Park. Strange noises and orbs that show up in photos are said to be the remnants of murders that have taken place in the area years ago.


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    Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub

    Washington, Wisconsin

    106.8 miles from Big Bay, MI

    Nelsen’s Hall Bitters Pub & Restaurant is housed in a historic building and sells the drink used as a "tonic" (wink) during the Prohibition era. It is said to be haunted by the spirit of namesake Tom Nelsen, the Danish man who got a pharmaceutical license to serve his tonic ...


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    Port Townsend Resort - Hillcrest Lodge

    Townsend, Wisconsin

    110.9 miles from Big Bay, MI

    The elderly Dr. Fred is the well-known ghostly resident at this 1940s lodge. He once lived on the third floor, but was hit by a car on the road in front of the lodge. He died from his injuries, but never left the place. He makes himself known by slamming ...


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