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0The Walker House
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
12.2 miles from Hollandale, WI
The magnificent stone hotel and restaurant dates back to the 1800s. It is said that the hauntings here may stem from a man during that century who was hanged from a tree outside by an angry mob after he stole a horse from his neighbor. Witnesses to the hauntings have ...
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0Taliesin
Spring Green, Wisconsin
19.5 miles from Hollandale, WI
The house (an estate once owned by Frank Lloyd Wright) is haunted by the apparition of a lady in a white gown. Windows open and close by themselves, and late at night, the lights in the building will flash on and off when no one is around.
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Ludlow Mansion - Idle Hour Farm
Monroe, Wisconsin
23.6 miles from Hollandale, WI
Once part of the Underground Railroad, the historic house is believed to be haunted by former owner Lady Ludlow. Witnesses have seen her apparition in the back hallway and experienced mysteriously floating objects, cold spots and flickering lights.
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Alpha Omega Distributors
Madison, Wisconsin
29 miles from Hollandale, WI
A former employee killed in a car accident is said to be here, usually as a shadow in the corner of employees' eyes. One person has even claimed to have a had a conversation with him. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Wisconsin State Historical Society
Madison, Wisconsin
30.4 miles from Hollandale, WI
Supposedly, the place is haunted by two ghosts. One is a man who fell asleep at his desk and didn't wake up. The other is a man who committed suicide by falling off the third floor landing onto a marble floor (you can still see the blood in ...
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Capone's Bar Next Door - The Wonder Bar
Madison, Wisconsin
30.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
It was called The Wonder Bar in the 1920s, and the Bar Next Door has now been renamed to that original name. The establishment is said to be haunted. Built originally by Roger "The Terrible" Touhy. The Touhy brothers' place was a hangout for gangsters, and Eddy Touhy (Roger's brother) ...
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Flynn Steakhouse
Brodhead, Wisconsin
33.4 miles from Hollandale, WI
Flynn Steakhouse, reported to no longer be in operation, was housed in a building from 1868, and had a haunted, unused hotel upstairs. Misty white formations were known to appear, long believed to be the ghost of Mary, a child who passed away here in the 1860s. Among the strange ...
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0Sanitarium Hill
Madison, Wisconsin
33.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
Sanitarium Hill is an area with an abandoned mansion atop a--you guessed it--hill. It was once the Lakeview Sanitarium (1930-1966), a tuberculosis treatment center, with woods behind it (now known as Lakeview Woods). In a nearby cemetery, folks have reported mists, cold spots, and more; along the trails through the ...
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0The Ably House
Scales Mound, Illinois
35.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
There were allegedly some murders that took place in this old home, and it is said that the spirits of the dead still remain within its walls.
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Weary Road
Evansville, Wisconsin
36.2 miles from Hollandale, WI
The most realistic story about Weary Road of Evansville Wisconsin involves teenagers "car surfing", not slowing down for a curve in time and being killed when they were ejected off the vehicle into a steep ditch or the creepy treeline. Another involves more teens playing chicken on one of the ...
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Elsing's Second Hand Shop
Stoughton, Wisconsin
36.6 miles from Hollandale, WI
This 1891 building was formerly a private residence, a restaurant and a hotel, and is rumoured to have some hauntings dating back to the turn of the twentieth century. The current owners have reported hearing the sound of glass breaking on the second floor, but upon investigation, nothing is ...
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Desoto House Hotel
Galena, Illinois
40.5 miles from Hollandale, WI
The 1855 DeSoto House Hotel boasts such esteemed former guests as Abraham Lincoln and William Jennings Bryan. It was also the presidential campaign headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant, among others. Although the identity of the ghosts here is unknown, many folks have reported phantom cigar smoke, voices in the halls, ...
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Otto's Place
Galena, Illinois
40.6 miles from Hollandale, WI
This quaint restaurant is haunted by Otto Sallman, the namesake of the establishment. A former tenant and café owner, his apparition has been seen walking the railroad tracks adjacent to the building. The current owners believe he is a welcoming spirit, who simply intends to greet customers to his ...
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Old Baraboo Inn
Baraboo, Wisconsin
41.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
This renovated, historic pub and grille, and former brewery and brothel, is believed to have many active spirits in the building according to paranormal investigators. Audio recordings of voices and sounds and video of orbs, light flashes, and anomalies have all been captured. Cowboys, a prostitute named Mary, several children, ...
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0Boscobel Hotel
Boscobel, Wisconsin
42.8 miles from Hollandale, WI
This hotel's claim to fame is that it was the spot where the Gideon's Bible originated. The ghost of Adam Bobel, the hotel's original builder, has been seen here by employees and guests alike.
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0Matthias Ham House
Dubuque, Iowa
43.4 miles from Hollandale, WI
No one knows exactly who is haunting the Matthias Ham museum, but ghostly tales abound. People have felt icy drafts in rooms that are closed, objects move and lights turn on independently of any explainable source. People also claim to hear strange noises and occasional whispering. One of ...
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Captain Merry Historic Inn
East Dubuque, Illinois
44.6 miles from Hollandale, WI
This historic inn is believed to have closed, and may now be a private residence. The building the inn was housed in has a colourful past, and is rumoured to be one of the most haunted houses in town. Reports range from sightings of a woman in a black ...
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0Grand Opera House
Dubuque, Iowa
45.2 miles from Hollandale, WI
The haunts at this opera house, built between 1889 and 1890, like to pull pranks. The lights operate by themselves, and cameras and tape recorders behave strangely. Witnesses have also heard ghostly singing from a seemingly empty stage, and apparitions have been seen as well. The ghosts here are loved ...
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Fischer Building
Dubuque, Iowa
45.3 miles from Hollandale, WI
There are two ghosts that appear from time to time in the mid-19th-century Fischer Building, according to those in the know. One is a tall man who walks in the basement, and the other is a woman wearing a 1920s- or '30s-style dress and furs who walks around on the ...
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Hotel Julien
Dubuque, Iowa
45.3 miles from Hollandale, WI
According to staff and guests at this historic boutique hotel, sightings of the apparition of a man in period clothing on the upper floors of the hotel aren't uncommon; and neither are the legends surrounding his appearance. Some believe this spectre is Al Capone, who frequently stayed in the ...
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Redstone Inn and Suites
Dubuque, Iowa
45.4 miles from Hollandale, WI
The nineteenth century inn was built in 1894 by a man who was forced to jump ship in the town and ended up prospering and owning a wagon empire. Staff and guests nowadays have reported seeing the apparition of an distinguished gentleman, while the owner claims to have heard ...
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0Mary Frances Hall - Clarke College
Dubuque, Iowa
45.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
Called Mary Fran by students, this hall was built in 1924 and is said to be haunted by school founder Mary Frances Clarke. Students have experienced unexplained footsteps in the hall and an uneasy feeling of being watched, and they have seen a shrouded apparition near the chapel. In other ...
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Janesville, Wisconsin
46.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
Some folks say a ghostly white woman and flickering white lights haunt Oak Hill Cemetery. Others say not so--the white lady is actually a lifelike, spookily illuminated statue, and the white lights are markers to brighten the walkways. So, is Oak Hill Cemetery haunted, or not? You be the judge!
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Kirk Denmark Theatre - Rock County Theater
Janesville, Wisconsin
47.3 miles from Hollandale, WI
Empty and dark theaters can be spooky because of their large, echoing spaces, but this one may be more so because it's said to have a ghost. A deceased employee, some say a theater instructor or a director, causes lights to go on and off and doors to open and ...
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Willow Creek Farm
Shannon, Illinois
48.2 miles from Hollandale, WI
Willow Creek Farm was once the property of William Boardman and his wife Mary, who arrived in New York from England in 1835. Homes for his daughters and their families also were built on the property. It is said to be haunted by former residents and Native Americans; witnesses have ...
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Captain Brady's Showboat Saloon
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
52.5 miles from Hollandale, WI
According to local legend, a girl called Molly once lived above the saloon, and her ghost now haunts the establishment. Witnesses say they have heard voices near the stage, have seen apparitions of figures in period clothing in the saloon mirrors, and have felt cold spots and seen kegs move ...
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Dungeon of Horrors
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
52.6 miles from Hollandale, WI
The Dungeon of Horrors, which originally operated as a haunted house attraction, closed down recently due to the fact that the owner was unable to employ any staff due to reports of real paranormal activity. The apparition of a bespectacled man used to follow employees and visitors around the building, ...
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Aztalan State Park
Lake Mills, Wisconsin
55.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
Aztalan State Park was created in 1952 on the site of a Mississippian settlement from the 10th to 13th centuries. Around the site's earthen mounds, many strange things are said to have been seen and heard by witnesses. The mounds are believed to be haunted by the spirits of the ...
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Lucerne's Fondue and Spirits
Rockford, Illinois
59.6 miles from Hollandale, WI
Although the spirits in the name of this old-fashioned fondue restaurant refers to alcohol, it could also refer to a number of ghosts reported by staff and diners throughout its history. The residence that houses the establishment dates back to 1895, and was formerly occupied by the Utter family, ...
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Coronado Theatre
Rockford, Illinois
59.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
One night, police were called about a ghostly woman in white who appeared in an elevator at a parking garage. Earlier, witnesses had been confused as to why the elevator kept going up and down with no one inside it. But when the white figure showed up in the glass ...
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Tinker Swiss Cottage
Rockford, Illinois
59.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
Tinker Swiss Cottage is said to be haunted. Witnesses and paranormalists have heard humming and other children's voices, believed to be because the site used to be a home for terminally ill children. The spirits of the Tinker family are believed to linger in the place as well. Tinker Swiss ...
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Faust Hotel - Faust Landmark
Rockford, Illinois
60.4 miles from Hollandale, WI
This old hotel was reportedly remodeled into housing for seniors. The basement used to hold a bar and bowling alley, but it hasn't been used since the 1980s. An eerie presence can be felt here, as well as sudden temperature changes and an overwhelming urge to leave the area. The ...
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin
60.4 miles from Hollandale, WI
There are several spots rumored to cause the hairs on the back of your neck to go up at the University of Wisconsin. One is the Center of the Arts, where apparitions have been spotted, unexplained hammering comes from the metal lab at night and chairs move across the room. ...
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Rockford College
Rockford, Illinois
62.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
Several campus structures seem to be inhabited by haunts. Adams' Arch, the only part left of the original campus, rings with the laughter of young women late at night. The Burpee Building and Talcott Hall are each said to be haunted by men who committed suicide. The Clark Arts Center ...
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Effigy Mounds
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
64.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
The historic Indian Mounds are said to be haunted by the spirits of the Native Americans. Residents who live nearby have reported ghostly moans on the wind at night.
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Swing Inn
Ferryville, Wisconsin
66.7 miles from Hollandale, WI
On nights when business is slow, the apparition of a prostitute nicknamed Blue Moon may show up. She can be heard walking up and down the stairs.
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Conover Square
Oregon, Illinois
66.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
Conover Square is a former piano factory, now a shopping mall. Built in the 1890's, it is now the home of many haunted happenings. A little girl's spirit giggles in the hallways & museum, loud crashes boom from the unoccupied third floor, and more than one female ...
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1875 Decker Hotel
Maquoketa, Iowa
66.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
This hotel was built in (you guessed it) 1875, and is rumoured to be haunted by a prankster ghost who plays with the lights. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Hickory Hill Cemetery
Charlotte, Iowa
67.8 miles from Hollandale, WI
Legend has it that the ghost of a little girl doesn't want visitors here at all, and she may point at the gates as if telling you to leave. The sound of crying babies also has been heard here.
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Beaver Dam Community Theater
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
68.5 miles from Hollandale, 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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Cotton House
Clinton, Iowa
71 miles from Hollandale, WI
This historic gothic mansion belonged to a family of barristers, who moved out after seeing the apparition of a woman in white roaming the hallways and ground after dark. Visitors to the house will not go down to the basement alone, which is believed to be haunted by an ...
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Eagle Road Cemetery
Juneau, Wisconsin
71.4 miles from Hollandale, 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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Lawrence House Bed and Breakfast Inn
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
73 miles from Hollandale, WI
Reports say that the inn was once a home where the wealthy would send their mentally disabled children to live. Witnesses have heard the eerie residual sounds of screaming and crying children in several rooms.
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Blood’s Point Cemetery
Belvidere, Illinois
74 miles from Hollandale, WI
Blood’s Point Cemetery, named after the area's first white settle, Arthur Blood, is said to be a hot spot for the eerie, such as orbs, a vanishing barn, phantom vehicles and a ghost dog that sports glowing red eyes. To add to the spookiness, the nearby railroad bridge was said ...
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Lover's Leap
Elkader, Iowa
74.5 miles from Hollandale, WI
Local legend says that in the early 1830s, a young man named Lou Millville became friendly with the Native Americans who lived nearby, especially the chief's daughter White Cloud. One day, Lou followed two braves into the woods to learn the whereabouts of some nearby lead mines. He was discovered, ...
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La Belle Cemetery
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
75 miles from Hollandale, WI
Legend here surrounds a large statue of a young girl and a cross. It is said that her apparition appears from the statue and drowns itself in Lac La Belle, or that her statue's hands drip blood.
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Lennox College
Hopkinton, Iowa
75.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
I was scrolling through the haunted places in Iowa and wanted to suggest adding the Lennox College campus in Hopkinton. A family friend is the mayor of the little town and said when people stop by for a tour, they've seen a woman in one of the dorm hall windows ...
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Mossy Glen Hollow
Strawberry Point, Iowa
76.3 miles from Hollandale, WI
Pearl Shine, a woman who in 1936 conspired with her hired hand to kill her husband, is said to haunt this peaceful area. Pearl was caught, tried, and convicted, and she died in prison. Other ghosts here include a man who committed suicide by walking into the muddy bog, and ...
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DiSciascio's - Legacy Grill
Coon Valley, Wisconsin
78.9 miles from Hollandale, WI
DiSciascio's was an Italian restaurant in operation for 26 years until 2013, when it was replaced by Legacy Grill. The spirits here were first noticed long ago when the building housed a bar. Witnesses have described a ghost lady, who has been nicknamed Mary by restaurant staff, and objects have ...
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