Wisconsin Weirdness

From Milwaukee to Madison, Bayfield to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is a hotbed of paranormal activity. Ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot, lake monsters, the Badger State is a lot more than dairy farms!

haunted cutler park waukesha
By Mike Huberty September 24, 2025
Discover Waukesha’s haunted history in the new book Ghosts of Waukesha, launching at Milwaukee Paracon on Oct 18, 2025. Ghost stories, legends, and local lore await.
Henry Winkler as The Fonz jumping the shark
By Mike Huberty September 20, 2025
Happy Days in Milwaukee lives on! Snap a pic with the Bronze Fonz and explore downtown’s haunted history on our Shadow of City Hall Ghost Tour.
ghost stories Milwaukee Third Ward
By Tea Krulos September 13, 2025
Discover Milwaukee’s most haunted brunch spots. From ghostly legends to Bloody Marys, these restaurants mix paranormal history with delicious brunch.
Great Dane in Madison, WI
By Mike Huberty September 10, 2025
Step inside one of Madison’s most haunted bars. The Great Dane Pub, formerly the Fess Hotel, has seen over 150 years of history and unexplained paranormal activity. Join Ghost Host Lisa Van Buskirk on a Capitol Square Ghost Walk with American Ghost Walks and experience Madison’s eerie side for yourself.
drawing of the lady elgin
By Mike Huberty September 9, 2025
Explore the sinking of the Lady Elgin, Lake Michigan’s most haunted shipwreck, and discover ghost stories on Milwaukee and Chicago ghost tours.
Milwaukee Paracon 2025 logo
By Mike Huberty September 3, 2025
Experience Milwaukee Paracon 2025 on October 18 at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center—an all-day, free paranormal conference featuring ghost stories, urban legends, UFO sightings, Wisconsin folklore, expert speakers, and unique vendors. Register now for Brew City’s top supernatural event
Jeffrey Dahmer in court
By Mike Huberty September 2, 2025
Explore the chilling legacy of Jeffrey Dahmer from true crime horrors to paranormal legends. Haunted hotels, cursed graffiti, and the Oxford Apartments haunting keep the Milwaukee Cannibal’s story alive in Wisconsin folklore.
Tempest Oyster Bar in Madison, WI
By Mike Huberty August 15, 2025
Explore the chilling past of Tempest Oyster Bar in Madison, WI—once a funeral home, now a top seafood restaurant and one of America’s most haunted bars. Funeral home history, Heaven’s Gate legends, and personal encounters await.
Jim Lovell Astronaut F UFO
By Mike Huberty August 9, 2025
Remembering Captain Jim Lovell, the Milwaukee-born astronaut who led Apollo 13 to safety, piloted Apollo 8, and witnessed the famous Gemini 7 UFO sighting. Explore his Wisconsin roots and space legacy.
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