Bar Harbor Ghost Walk
Weird tales from Bar Harbor's sea-swept ghostly heritage await.
Built in 1904, the former Ledgelawn Inn is one of the original grand summer estates in Bar Harbor referred to by the elite simply as cottages. Ledgelawn may be the most haunted building in Bar Harbor, but its most famous ghost is a woman in white, a jilted bride who donned her wedding dress and hung herself from the rafters in the attic with her veil.
This bereaved ghost called Mary Margaret is spotted mostly on the third floor, but sometimes elsewhere in the building. When the mansion still operated as an inn, one guest had a very close encounter with Mary Margaret. This man claims that he not only witnessed the ghost bride enter the room, but that she actually got into bed with him! Because he didn't want to incur her wrath, he just pretended as if nothing was wrong, shut his eyes tightly, and rolled over. One wonders how much sleep he got that night.
Expect to hear more ghost stories like this one as well to learn more about a variety of local paranormal happenings. The weird tales include the strange goings-on at otherwise opulent lodgings like the Balance Rock Inn, the legendary Bar Harbor Club, and several other supernatural hotspots about town.
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The Bar Harbor Ghost Walk was originally created by Maine's own Sally Lobkowicz and her Red Cloak Tours company dedicated to preserving New England history and folklore. In 2022, Red Cloak joined forces with American Ghost Walks and tour developer Allison Jornlin refreshed the script with new ghost stories and supernatural tales.
Author Marcus LiBrizzi
Marcus LiBrizzi, author of Ghosts of Acadia and Haunted Islands in the Gulf of Maine, two of the authoritative books on Maine's haunted tales, calls our tour "an unforgettable, spine-tingling tour of Bar Harbor’s haunted sites." Join us to discover for yourself.
Tour Highlights
- ▸Walk the sea-sprayed Shore Path, where you might catch a glimpse of a ghost or even a sea serpent.
- ▸Learn about how the Father of Acadia National Park contributed to the Society for Psychical Research.
- ▸Expand your knowledge of the supernatural with local accounts of the three major types of ghosts: residual manifestations, intelligent hauntings, and poltergeists.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Agamont Park Gazebo — Agamont Park Gazebo, near the Shore Path by the cannons, Bar Harbor, ME.
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Agamont Park
Begin at the beginning with tales from the indigenous peoples who once called the area home. Some ancient monster sightings from the Wabanaki Confederacy's oral tradition curiously align with more contemporary accounts of encounters with unknown animals.
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Bar Harbor Inn
The Bar Harbor Inn was the scene of contemporary ghost reports and once the site of a private club for wealthy gentlemen called The Reading Room. One of the club's members, although not really a Ghostbuster, helped pave the way for authentic parapsychological research.
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Shore Path
Ghost stories abound along this scenic walkway as well as spectacular views of famous landmarks including the Egg Rock Lighthouse and Balance Rock. It's also the perfect setting for spooky seafaring yarns, tales of Maine's haunted lighthouses, and reports of a local sea serpent.
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Local Haunts
Working people in town also report brushes with the unknown and the unexplained. Seemingly ordinary shops and apartments have become the backdrop for unexplained events. Even the sky above has been haunted by UFOs.
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And much, much more...
Important Info
- ▸Allow ample time to find parking in this very popular area. Metered street parking is available as well as pay-to-park lots. Please see parking information on Bar Harbor's municipal website for more specifics including maps displaying parking options. The Island Explorer bus service is another option to consider.
- ▸This tour runs rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- ▸Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency.
- ▸Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don't need their assistance.
Meeting Point
Agamont Park Gazebo (near the Shore Path by the cannons)
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Explore haunted locations and hear chilling tales. Face your fears and uncover dark secrets — if you dare.
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