Bayfield Ghost Walk
Our haunted history ghost tour along spooky Lake Superior.
As a child in a house on Manypenny Avenue, a former owner's daughter was often awakened by the unmistakable sensation of someone tickling her toes. This playful way to awaken children was a favorite method of Bayfield mothers. When she opened her eyes, she often saw no one else in the room. However, if she was quick enough, she could catch a fleeting glimpse of a lady in a green plaid dress. The female figure standing at the foot of her bed smiling, rapidly faded. However, the vision was solid enough in her memory to be identified.
On a visit to the Bayfield Library, the witness recognized the same woman in a green plaid dress in a commemorative portrait hanging on the wall. It was Winnie Robinson, a librarian and beloved member of the Bayfield community, who died unexpectedly of pneumonia in 1929 after a brief illness. She had lived in the house, the home of the original owner, her father, Judge Joseph Atkinson. Winnie never had the opportunity to have children of her own, but she could play with the children of those who lived in the house after she died.
Expect to learn more about paranormal encounters and ghost sightings at opulent local homes and charming B&Bs such as Le Château Boutin, Greunke's First Street Inn, and At Ships Quarters. Many lesser-known and unassuming haunts are also included such as Morty's Pub and Andy's Grocery.
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The Bayfield Ghost Walk was originally developed by Bayfield's original ghostlore historian, Virginia Hirsch, who ran the tour herself for many years and wrote the bookon Bayfield ghost stories. When Virginia retired, she decided on American Ghost Walks as the worthy successor to carry on her legacy because of our commitment to quality research, fantastic storytelling, and preserving local ties.
Tour Highlights
- ▸Learn about Bayfield's very own Bigfoot.
- ▸Hear chilling tales of shipwrecks and hauntings on Apostle Islands.
- ▸Keep an eye out for ghoulish locals like Trench Coat Man.
- ▸Stay up-to-date on the paranormal activity at well-known local haunts such as the Knight House and the Old Rittenhouse Inn.
- ▸Stories include accounts of otherworldly visitations by ghosts, monsters, and UFOs.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Old Courthouse parking lot — 415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814 (Apostle Islands National Lakeshore).
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The Knight House
Discover an undying love story. Residents, contractors, and houseguests have reported encounters with apparitions over the years.
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Morty's Pub
Jolly bar owner Maurice "Morty" Baldwin loved his customer, employees, and place of business so much, he never left.
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Andy's Grocery
Andy's IGA isn't only the place to shop for local delicacies like apple brats, it's also a hidden haunt.
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Greunke's First Street Inn
Built in 1865 for Nazaire LaBonte, this wood frame residence was later converted into a boarding house and now it boards a resident spirit.
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And much, much more...
Important Info
- ▸Street parking is usually available as well as after hours spots at the Old Courthouse. However, please because this is a popular destination, please leave ample time to find a spot.
- ▸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.
- ▸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.
Meeting Point
Parking lot of the Old Courthouse (415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814), now home to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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