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0McMillion Hotel - Vivian Hotel
Antigo, Wisconsin
10.8 miles from Mattoon, WI
Originally the Vivian Hotel and often misspelled as McMillan Hotel, this establishment was closed in 2003 and demolished in 2007. The hotel, built in 1887, was said to be haunted by its original owner, who had committed suicide in Room 21. If his ghost remained here, he was probably not ...
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Menominee Casino-Bingo-Hotel
Keshena, Wisconsin
22.4 miles from Mattoon, 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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Grand Theater
Wausau, Wisconsin
28.7 miles from Mattoon, WI
Grand Theater began in 1928, and is the site of many an unexplained noise or sight. The ghost in residence, according to eyewitnesses of apparitions, is a former theater manager who passed away more than a decade ago but apparently wasn't ready to quit his job.
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Wasau Club
Wausau, Wisconsin
28.7 miles from Mattoon, WI
The building is haunted by the ghost of a lady named Martha, who hung herself in a guest bedroom in the west wing of the building. She is seen on the staircase and in doorways of the building. Cold spots have been reported, as well as lights going on and ...
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Wasau Downtown Airport
Wausau, Wisconsin
29.1 miles from Mattoon, WI
Former airport manager Archie Towle haunts an airport hangar and his former residence at the airport, where numerous reports of ghostly activity have been reported. His shadowy apparition has been seen, as well as faucets going on and off by themselves, pounding on walls when no one is around and ...
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Port Townsend Resort - Hillcrest Lodge
Townsend, Wisconsin
31.2 miles from Mattoon, WI
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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Gillett Historical Society
Gillett, Wisconsin
36.7 miles from Mattoon, 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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The Pines on Crooked Lake
Crivitz, Wisconsin
37.3 miles from Mattoon, WI
From the Pines Bar a curious apparition has been seen from the dock. An old man yells for help from a ghostly old fishing boat out in the middle of Crooked Lake. Shortly thereafter, boat and man are surrounded by mist and vanish from sight.
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Amherst Inn
Amherst, Wisconsin
40.2 miles from Mattoon, 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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Simpson's Restaurant
Waupaca, Wisconsin
44.8 miles from Mattoon, 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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Cottage House Restaurant
Plover, Wisconsin
45.3 miles from Mattoon, 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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Boy Scout Lane
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
46.1 miles from Mattoon, 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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McClintock Park
Athelstane, Wisconsin
47.7 miles from Mattoon, WI
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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Forest Hill Cemetery
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
56 miles from Mattoon, WI
Weirdness at this cemetery includes phantom babies crying in the infant section, apparitions, voices that call the names of cemetery visitors, and a monument that causes mechanical objects to fail.
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Elizabeth Daly House
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
56.9 miles from Mattoon, WI
This home on the National Register is occupied by "Cookie" the ghost that has been present for several home owners. Smells of cooking have been present, lights turned off and on, objects moved, and animals will not eat in Cookie's kitchen. She is a prankster, but a good ghost to ...
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0Hotel Mead
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
57.2 miles from Mattoon, WI
Folks in the know will tell you that the Shanghai Room, in the 1950s, was a bar in which a female bartender was stabbed to death. Witnesses say the lights flicker, the doors close on their own, the air is extremely cold, and the smell of blood is detectable from ...
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Appleton Curling Club
Appleton, Wisconsin
58.6 miles from Mattoon, 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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Dairy Queen
Appleton, Wisconsin
58.8 miles from Mattoon, 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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Lawrence Cemetery
De Pere, Wisconsin
60 miles from Mattoon, 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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Franklin Inn on Durkee
Appleton, Wisconsin
60 miles from Mattoon, 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
60 miles from Mattoon, 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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Zuelke Building
Appleton, Wisconsin
60.1 miles from Mattoon, 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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Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Appleton, Wisconsin
60.3 miles from Mattoon, 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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Riverside Cemetery
Appleton, Wisconsin
60.3 miles from Mattoon, 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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The Gift Itself
Green Bay, Wisconsin
60.3 miles from Mattoon, 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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St. Joseph Cemetery
Appleton, Wisconsin
60.3 miles from Mattoon, 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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Titletown Brewing Company
Green Bay, Wisconsin
60.4 miles from Mattoon, 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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Brewbaker's Pub
Green Bay, Wisconsin
60.6 miles from Mattoon, 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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Joannes Mansion
Green Bay, Wisconsin
61 miles from Mattoon, 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
61.1 miles from Mattoon, 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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Secura Insurance Co.
Appleton, Wisconsin
61.1 miles from Mattoon, 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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Days Inn Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin
61.5 miles from Mattoon, 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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Union Hotel
De Pere, Wisconsin
61.5 miles from Mattoon, 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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Peshtigo Fire Museum
Peshtigo, Wisconsin
63 miles from Mattoon, 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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Tula's Cafe
Woodruff, Wisconsin
69.3 miles from Mattoon, 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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Mary's Place North
Woodruff, Wisconsin
70.8 miles from Mattoon, 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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The Berlin Tannery
Berlin, Wisconsin
72 miles from Mattoon, 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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New Moon Cafe
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
72.5 miles from Mattoon, 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
72.5 miles from Mattoon, 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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Lake of Torches Casino
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
78.6 miles from Mattoon, 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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0Maribel Hotel
Maribel, Wisconsin
79.4 miles from Mattoon, 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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Dartford Cemetery
Green Lake, Wisconsin
79.7 miles from Mattoon, 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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Old Chilton Walmart
Chilton, Wisconsin
81.1 miles from Mattoon, 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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Headwaters Restaurant and Tavern
Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
82.4 miles from Mattoon, 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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Summerwind - Lamont Mansion
Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin
84.5 miles from Mattoon, 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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Little Bohemia Lodge
Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
86.6 miles from Mattoon, 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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0Retlaw Plaza Hotel
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
89.6 miles from Mattoon, 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
89.7 miles from Mattoon, 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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Forest Home Cemetery
Fifield, Wisconsin
89.8 miles from Mattoon, 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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Octagon House
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
90.1 miles from Mattoon, 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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