Milwaukee
Shadow of City Hall Ghost Walk
What To Expect
In Room 507, a hotel guest was unexpectedly locked out one evening. The key card just stopped working. A hotel security guard came to help, but he was unable to get any key card to work. Then both men heard movement in the room and became convinced that somehow an intruder, possibly a thief, had broken into the room. The security guard began loudly demanding the invader open the door. Eventually the frustrated men heard a click. The door suddenly opened, but to their surprise they discovered that there was no one inside. The guest was immediately relocated to another hotel room. Should you ever be lucky enough to stay at the Hilton Inn, please report back and share your experiences.
Expect to see downtown in a whole new light as you hear the spooky stories of the city. Learn why the Pfister Hotel is as notorious with Major League Baseball players as it is with paranormal investigators, why your eyes might be drawn upward when visiting City Hall, which bar has a 121-year-old mummified cat as a mascot, and the identity of the ghost that might be sitting next to you at the Pabst Theater, among other stories.
Expert paranormal guide
Saturdays at 7:30pm
Easy/Moderate
$25 per person
Why Choose American Ghost Walks?
The Milwaukee Shadow of City Hall Ghost Walk was developed by lifelong Milwaukeean and paranormal researcher Allison Jornlin who is Brew City's original ghost historian and winner of the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference's 2016 "Researcher of the Year" award. Painstaking investigation was conducted on location with trips to local archives and interviews with business owners and experiencers to provide the most accurate and fascinating haunted history in addition stories you can't find anywhere else! Other tour companies use our research and the ghost stories we found, but we are the original Milwaukee Ghost Tour since 2008.
Check out our tour founder telling some Milwaukee ghost stories to Channel 12 WISN-TV
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Happy Milwaukee Ghost Hunters!
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Discover the secrets of downtown...
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A group discovering the secrets of the Shadow of City Hall
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The "mascot" of Milwaukee's Newsroom Pub
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MIlwaukee's Pabst Theater in 1933
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MIlwaukee's Pabst Theater in 1970
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The Pfister Hotel Lobby New Years Day 1900
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The Parlor of the Pfister Hotel New Year's Day 1900
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Important Info
- Metered street parking is available.
- The duration of our tours is 1.5-2 hours depending on the engagement of each group. Please allow for 2 hours since our guides take pride in what they do and can sometimes provide updates and extra juicy details when guests ask questions.
- This tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- The tour route is wheelchair-accessible, just let us know if you plan on using one, so we can adjust the route appropriately for your comfort.
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List of Services
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The Pabst TheatreItem Link List Item 1
Built in 1895 by famous Milwaukee beer baron Frederick Pabst, the theater was the setting for at least one wake, but its the namesake who is suspected to haunt the building...
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Milwaukee City HallItem Link
Once the tallest building in the city, this height had a dark side. Is this buliding cursed?
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Pfister HotelItem Link
The most well-known haunt in Milwaukee hosts the rich and famous as well as visiting sports teams. Major League Baseball players have reported a wide range of paranormal activity including object manipulation, electrical anomalies, and at least one apparition.
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The Hilton Garden Inn in the historic Loyalty Building is built on the site of a Newhall House, destroyed by a deadly hotel fire in 1883. Has that left an indelible supernatural on the building (much like the burn marks on the nearby building that you can still see?)
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Meeting Point
Meets in front of The Pabst Theater (144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202)
Highlights
- Take a selfie with the Bronze Fonz and discover Henry Winkler’s lesser-known, but significant part in paranormal history.
- Marvel at the local adventures of a mummified cat and the occult heritage he represents.
- Visit Milwaukee’s most famous haunted location and get an update about who it's haunting lately.
- Be amazed at the haunted hi-jinks taking place at Milwaukee's most unique bar
- Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
- Service animals are welcome but for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home.
Check out our tour founder telling a Milwaukee ghost story to Channel 4 WTMJ-TV
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?
We focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.
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Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?
We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.
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Can I bring my pet?
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
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Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?
While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.
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What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?
We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tourtime. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
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