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Stillwater Ghost Walk
$25per person
Guided walking tour of the beautiful, glamorous, and very haunted Stillwater Ghost Walk.
Duration
1+ Hours
Meeting Point
401 Main Street South Stillwater, MN
Minimum Age
13+
Check-Out Availability
Known as the “Birthplace of Minnesota” since the original territorial convention took place here in 1848, the local rumor is that the residents of Stillwater were given the choice of either having the university or the prison — and they picked the prison, since there were more prisoners than students at the time. While the original prison is demolished, it’s the Warden’s former mansion that experiences the most haunted activity.
We spark your imagination on this Stillwater city walking tour with real ghost stories, paranormal experiences, recent investigations, Native American legends, and much more! We do ongoing research to make sure we can tell you something you’ve never heard.
What To Expect
Expert Paranormal Guide
Weekends at 8pm
Easy/Moderate
$25 per person
Why Choose American Ghost Walks?
The Red Wing Ghost Walk was designed by long time Minnesota storyteller Dangerous Linda Lee, who has created the Red Wing route through new original research, interviewing the real experiencers and exploring historical records to give you a unique and exciting ghost tour through the beautiful, historic, and very haunted Red Wing downtown.
Important Info
- This tour runs in cold temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- Please let us know if you are bringing a wheelchair so we can let the guide know.
- 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 no pets are allowed
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A Spooky fun night out in one of Minnesota's coolest small towns...
Minnesota's Most Haunted
Perfect for bachelorette parties
Exploring haunted history...
Having a great time...
Searching for spirits in Stillwater...
Happy haunters!
Inside the Water Street Inn looking for hauntings
In front of the haunted Water Street Inn...
Real ghost adventures...
Ghost hunter selfie!
A Spooky fun night out in one of Minnesota's coolest small towns...
Itinerary
List of Services
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St. Croix RiverItem Link List Item 1
Learn the story of Fisherman John, who used to "fish" for missing bodies in the St. Croix River.
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Lowell InnItem Link List Item 2
Built in 1927, the Lowell Inn was constructed to be the pride of Stillwater, envisioned the "Mt Vernon of the Midwest" and has housed celebrities from Johnny Cash to Lucille Ball.
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Austin Jenks HomeItem Link List Item 3
This house was one of the first in all the Midwest to be lit up with electricity in 1886. But did its original owner steamboat captain Austin Jenks love the place so much he decided to stick around, even after death?
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Warden's House MuseumItem Link List Item 4
Stillwater is the site of the Minnesota State Prison and the the mansion where thirteen different wardens lived for over six decades has been reporting ghosts for almost a century.
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Highlights
On this tour, you get to hear about some of Stillwater's most interesting ghosts and legends, including:
- Father Hennepin, the missionary who explored Minnesota in the 17th Century, called the St. Croix River, the “River of the Grave” because it was a place where the natives buried their dead. Many young men wound up missing in the river and there was one man who was better at finding dead bodies than anyone else. In fact, he had a business card that read “John Jeremy, Expert Recoverer of Drowned Bodies.”
- The Arcola Trail Bridge sits almost 200 feet in the air over the St. Croix and people claim to have seen the apparition of a young lady in a white dress who walks up and down the train tracks. It’s said that this is the girlfriend of a man who fell into the river off the bridge and that she came back to look for him after he disappeared. Is she the one who carries the mysterious blue light people have seen over the train tracks?
Meeting Point
In front of the old Stillwater Farm Store (401 Main Street South Stillwater, MN)
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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. If we cancel the tour because of weather or another event, we offer a full refund.
We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling requests, but cannot guarantee changes because other tours and dates might be sold out. As a courtesy, we offer an add-on called Peek Protect which will refund your tickets if you have an emergency and cancel your reservations at least 24 hours prior to the tour beginning, but we cannot make any adjustments to those reservations, those are ordered through a third-party and any changes will need to be processed through them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have the courage to join?
Explore haunted locations and hear chilling tales. Face your fears and uncover dark secrets. Join us, if you dare!
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