Red Wing Ghost Walk
An original 90-minute haunted history walking tour through beautiful downtown Red Wing.
It was way back in May 1823 when a steamship chugged up the mighty Mississippi River and moored, for the first time, at the Mdewakanton Sioux settlement of Red Wing. In the decades that followed, trade and tourism transformed the tribal land into a thriving town, and plans for the St. James Hotel were drawn up to give weary visitors a place to lay their heads. But when laborers were digging out the foundations, the discovery of skeletal remains in a burial ground was a stark reminder of the town's Native American heritage.
Ever since then, St. James Hotel has been the epicenter of Red Wing's paranormal mysteries. Tales are told of phantom floating heads emerging from the darkness, mysterious noises in the bowels of the basement, and the domineering presence of deceased owner, Clara Lillyblad.
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The Red Wing Ghost Walk was developed by Mike Huberty, our company owner, and Minnesota storyteller Dangerous Linda Lee. They designed the route through new original research, interviewing the real experiencers and exploring historical records to give you a one-of-a-kind local and authentic haunted history experience through gorgeous downtown Red Wing.
Tour Highlights
- ▸You'll take in the best of Red Wing's historic – and haunted – sites and landmarks, including the iconic Sheldon Theatre
- ▸Your guide, an expert in the paranormal, shares local Civil War history and Native American Maiden Rock folklore
- ▸Learn of the 1890 Sea Wing pleasure-cruise disaster, which saw 98 passengers drown in the murky Mississippi River waters
- ▸Find out about the Lake Pepin Monster, and decide for yourself if Red Wing's answer to the Loch Ness Monster is fact or fiction
- ▸Hear hair-raising stories of tragedy, loss, murder, and mayhem from a bygone era, and see hidden sides of historic Red Wing
Itinerary
Meet your guide at In front of the Red Wing Depot — 418 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN.
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Sheldon Theatre
Built in 1904 by Annie Sheldon, the wife of a local business leader, the Sheldon Theatre takes pride of place at the heart of the Red Wing community. Annie was, by all accounts, quite the force of nature, and even in death her presence can still be felt around the grand auditorium.
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Homeplate Grill
Much more than a traditional sports bar, the Home Plate Grill & Dugout Lounge offers upscale food as well as live music. But if you know musicians, you know that they are often reluctant to leave the stage, even after death. Learn how this new establishment has been conjuring some interesting hauntings in this historic building.
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Colvill Park
Colonel William Colvill is Minnesota's best-known Civil War hero, remembered for commanding the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His story is inextricably linked to the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, with heroic tales of fierce fighting, valor, and bravery.
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St. James Hotel
Red Wing's most notoriously haunted building, this grand old hotel has been welcoming guests to Red Wing for over a hundred years. Stories abound of creepy goings-on, unexplained cold spots, and ghostly whispers.
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And much, much more...
Important Info
- ▸Some street parking may be available, but we recommend using the LaGrange Park Parking Ramp at 100 Bush Street.
- ▸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
- ▸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!
- ▸Enjoy a private, fully customizable ghost tour tailored to your group's interests.
Meeting Point
In front of the Red Wing Depot (418 Levee Street Red Wing, MN)
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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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