Waukesha Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl
Ghosts and legends of Wisconsin's original Spring City.
"Suddenly during the evening, every gas jet in the house was turned off and a genuine bonafide ghost stalked through the rooms. He, she, or it was enveloped in the proverbial winding sheet, surmounted by a death's head, and the grisly thing displayed the osseous structure of its fleshless arms in the most appalling and hideous manner… the revelers waited in awe till the monstrous thing harmlessly withdrew." — November 2nd, 1889, The Waukesha Journal
A city of spiritualism, murder, curses, and exorcism. Even Mary Todd Lincoln stayed here while seeing a psychic medium whom she'd prayed would connect her with the soul of her assassinated husband. From its resort-city history to the ghosts of modern day, see a side of Waukesha that you never knew existed. Learn the interesting legends, real-life stories, and strange history of things that have happened in Waukesha. While modern history here only goes back to around the 1840s, when the town was called Prairieville, people have lived here for thousands of years. Please note: some of the stories can get graphic, so if you get scared easily, be prepared!
Check us out telling some Waukesha ghost stories to CBS 58 TV.
What To Expect
The Waukesha Ghost Walk was developed by Mike Huberty, our company owner, who was raised in Waukesha County and loved exploring its legends and paranormal stories. His sister, Allison Jornlin, founded Milwaukee's original ghost tour in 2008. Our original research is the foundation of this haunted-history tour — we interview the real experiencers, explore historical records, and talk to local business owners to give you Waukesha ghost stories you won't get anywhere else.
Tour Highlights
- ▸Hear of hauntings at the Waukesha County Courthouse and the Waukesha Chamber of Commerce, among other government buildings.
- ▸Enjoy an easy, roughly 2-hour guided walk through Waukesha full of entertaining ghost stories.
- ▸Get to know more about Mary Todd Lincoln's spiritual connection to Waukesha.
- ▸See a giant replica of the Les Paul guitar.
- ▸Discover Wisconsin's connection to UFOs.
- ▸Get spooked by the tales of McAllister Hall at Carroll College.
- ▸Enjoy multiple stops along the way to hear ghost stories and take a break from your stroll.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Waukesha Riverwalk — Corner of N. Barstow & Corrina, near the Riverwalk entrance, downtown Waukesha.
- 1
The Haunted Bridge
Learn about the freak car accidents that left people dead and others scared out of their wits.
- 2
Cutler Park and Waukesha Public Library
Waukesha's public library sits next to Cutler Park, named for one of the city's founders, Morris Cutler — a character in his own right. Does he haunt the land where his old cabin was built? Or might it be a spirit from the library, built in 1896, still watching over all the old books?
- 3
The Hille Curse
Waukesha's most famous ghost story. Learn the details of this tragic tale at the very site where the manhunt for a murderer was launched.
- 4
Dr. David Roberts – The Murderous Veterinarian
Visit the former office of Dr. David Roberts, one of Waukesha's richest veterinarians in the early 1900s. His sordid love triangle resulted in a murder that captivated the nation at the turn of the twentieth century. Discover how it all went down.
Important Info
- ▸Metered street parking and nearby paid lots are available.
- ▸Tours run about 1.5–2 hours depending on the group's engagement; please allow for 2 hours, since our guides take pride in their work and often share extra details when guests ask questions.
- ▸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 in advance so we can adjust the route for your comfort.
- ▸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; for liability reasons, please leave your other furry friends at home.
Do You Have The Courage To Join?
Explore haunted locations and hear chilling tales. Face your fears and uncover dark secrets — if you dare.
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