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0Maribel Hotel
Maribel, Wisconsin
6.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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0Evergreen Inn Hotel - Manitowoc Place
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
7.9 miles from Francis Creek, 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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The Historic Karsten Inn - Kewaunee Inn
Kewaunee, Wisconsin
20.9 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Union Hotel
De Pere, Wisconsin
24.1 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Old Chilton Walmart
Chilton, Wisconsin
24.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Days Inn Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin
25.3 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Koehring's Grand Central House Restaurant
Kiel, Wisconsin
25.3 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Lawrence Cemetery
De Pere, Wisconsin
25.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Joannes Mansion
Green Bay, Wisconsin
25.6 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Astor House Bed and Breakfast
Green Bay, Wisconsin
25.6 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Brewbaker's Pub
Green Bay, Wisconsin
26.2 miles from Francis Creek, 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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The Gift Itself
Green Bay, Wisconsin
26.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Titletown Brewing Company
Green Bay, Wisconsin
26.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Sheboygan Yacht Club
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
31 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Von Stiehl Winery
Algoma, Wisconsin
31.6 miles from Francis Creek, 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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0The American Club
Kohler, Wisconsin
31.9 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Glenbeulah Cemetery - Walnut Grove Cemetery
Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
32.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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St. Joseph Cemetery
Appleton, Wisconsin
32.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Riverside Cemetery
Appleton, Wisconsin
33 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Yankee Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast
Plymouth, Wisconsin
33.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Franklin Street Inn
Appleton, Wisconsin
34 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Franklin Inn on Durkee
Appleton, Wisconsin
34 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Zuelke Building
Appleton, Wisconsin
34.2 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Sylvanus Wade House
Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
34.4 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Appleton, Wisconsin
34.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Secura Insurance Co.
Appleton, Wisconsin
34.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Dairy Queen
Appleton, Wisconsin
34.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Appleton Curling Club
Appleton, Wisconsin
36.9 miles from Francis Creek, 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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New Moon Cafe
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
42.4 miles from Francis Creek, 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
42.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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0Retlaw Plaza Hotel
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
46.3 miles from Francis Creek, 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
46.3 miles from Francis Creek, 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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The Sawyer House
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
46.4 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Octagon House
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
46.7 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Buffalo Ridge Road
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
46.8 miles from Francis Creek, WI
The north end of Buffalo Ridge Road becomes a dirt road. The story tells that a man hung himself here, and with so much grief, the wife murdered her three children. One boy, a girl, and a baby. If you drive slow on the dirt road at night, ...
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Jay Road - Seven Bridges Road
Random Lake, Wisconsin
49.5 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Institute Saloon
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
52.5 miles from Francis Creek, WI
In the women's bathroom, faucets turn on and off by themselves. Ghostly voices are heard in the bar, and diners have reported seeing menacing shadowy apparitions on the ground floor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Gillett Historical Society
Gillett, Wisconsin
55.7 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Peshtigo Fire Museum
Peshtigo, Wisconsin
59.2 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Ferrante's Grafton Hotel
Grafton, Wisconsin
62 miles from Francis Creek, 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
62 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Shipwrecked Brew Pub and Restaurant
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
62.6 miles from Francis Creek, WI
The restaurant reportedly houses several spirits dating back from its original construction in 1882. The first is that of former owner Verna Moore, who has been seen in the dining room and basement of the building. She converse's with members of staff, and moves around furniture in the upstairs hotel ...
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The Berlin Tannery
Berlin, Wisconsin
63 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Cedarburg Woolen Mill
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
63.8 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Founder's Cemetery Park
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
64 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Menominee Casino-Bingo-Hotel
Keshena, Wisconsin
64 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, Wisconsin
66.1 miles from Francis Creek, WI
At Concordia University Wisconsin, students have reported quite a few ghostly occurrences, thought to have been brought on when nuns sold the buildings to the school. One of the nuns, whom students call Sister Sixtoes, allegedly didn't want to give up her home and remained until her death in the ...
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Dartford Cemetery
Green Lake, Wisconsin
66.3 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Simpson's Restaurant
Waupaca, Wisconsin
68.3 miles from Francis Creek, 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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Ramsdell Theatre
Manistee, Michigan
69.3 miles from Francis Creek, WI
James Earl Jones gave his first performance of Othello at the historic and haunted Ramsdell Theatre, built for T.J. Ramsdell in 1903. Mr. Ramsdell's ghost and that of an unknown woman have both been spotted in the building. Electrical anomalies have been reported here as well, specifically lights that come ...
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