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Real Haunted Places Across Michigan

Across ##Region##, there are countless locations that are believed to be haunted, ranging from houses & hotels, to lighthouses, roadways, and wooded areas - ghosts and spirits don't seem to discriminate when it comes to what locations they're haunting! Find out all about Michigan's unique haunted locales, many of which are open to the public, and if you're feeling very brave, visit one of these exciting haunted places!
 
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  •   Bower’s Harbor Inn Traverse City, MI
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    The Bower’s Harbor Inn in Traverse City was constructed as a private home that was known as the Stickney Summer House. Although it now operates as a restaurant, the building itself is said to be haunted by a ghost that goes by the name Genevive. Genevive’s husband was owner JW Stickney, who had an elevator installed at the Inn for his wife who was overweight. He also hired a nurse to... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Places

  • Beeson Mansion Niles, MI
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    The Beeson Mansion in Niles dates back to 1847 when it was built by a whiskey distiller. Shortly after, it was purchased by an attorney who serviced the Niles area, Strother Beeson. Beeson had an elaborate mausoleum built outside of the mansion for his deceased mother’s remains. As years went on, the mausoleum became a final resting spot for more members of the family, including that of... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Houses | Real Haunted Places

  • The Gandy Dancer Ann Arbor, MI
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    The Gandy Dancer Restaurant in Ann Arbor dates back to 1886 and offers an elegant setting and seafood cuisine. Before the building housed a restaurant, it operated as a railroad station that was an integral part of Midwest transportation. Rumor has it that the station was where people brought the deceased during World War I and bodies that weren’t claimed were kept in the basement. The... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  • Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille Fenton, MI
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    This restaurant was formerly a hotel. It was built when railroads first came to Fenton in 1856. It has gone through many ownerships and has converted to a white tableclothed fine dining restaurant in 1997 when Nick and Peggy Sorise purchased. When it turned 150 years old in 2006, the Sorises' officially changed the name of Fenton Hotel to Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille. The hotel... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Hotels & Lodging | Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Restaurants & Bars

  • Traverse City State Hospital at Grand Traverse Commons Traverse City, MI
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    Originally developed as the Northern Michigan Asylum in 1885, the psychiatric hospital was in operation for over 100 years and closed in 1989. Today the buiding is part of an area that has been redeveloped into the Village of Grand Traverse Commons where you can find walkways, expansive lawns, and acres of preserve land. The said building has since been remodeled, but the original... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Hospitals & Asylums

  •   White River Light Station White Hall, MI
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    The lighthouse was built in 1876 and is haunted by its first keeper, Captain William Robinson. Robinson, his wife, and 11 children lived here for 47 years before Robinson died in his sleep at age 87. Sounds of Robinson's spirit walking with his cane have been heard. The place has also been tidied up on numerous occasions that go unexplained except for the belief that it was the doing of... Read More

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  •   Lansing State Capitol Lansing, MI
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    The Lansing State Capitol building takes you back to the Victorian era. It was completed in 1878 after 6 years of construction. The building is believed to be haunted by a spirit. The spirit is believed to be the man who was killed there while painting the rotunda. Reports have it that his apparition appears with painters' attire on. Some also report feeling cold spots and winds. Read More

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  •   Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, MI
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    This Revolution War-era fort is where cannons blasted and rifles fired. Many have taken pictures in the area like the Guard house where orbs and cold spots show up in the photos. Those who have visited also say they have felt the presence of apparitions and seen them at the North Sally Port Entrance Gate and Wall and on the Rifle Range Trail. The fort was completed after 1796. Today... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Army Posts / Battle Grounds

  • River Raisin National Battlefield Park Monroe, MI
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    This is a battlefield park from the War of 1812. Hundreds of soldiers have lost their lives here and prisioners of war were massacred here. Witnesses have claimed seeing apparitions of soldiers in military attired. There have also been ghostly sounds of cries and sounds of war reported. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Army Posts / Battle Grounds

  •   Detroit Masonic Temple Detroit, MI
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    Standing as the world's largest masonic temple, it was constructed in the 1920s and completed construction in 1926. It was built with more than 1,000 rooms and secret passageways. Today, it is haunted by the spirit of George D. Mason. Mason went bankrupt while funding the construction of the structure. His wife subsequently left him and he committed suicide by jumping off the roof of... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters

  • The Paulding Light Watersmeet, MI
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    Also known as Dogs Meadow Light, haunting sightings have included a red light that turns white and disappears. It is believed to be the ghost lantern of a railroad worker who was killed after falling asleep on the job. There is also signage on how best to observe the phenomenon at the site because it's so popularly visited. The signage suggests to "Park along [the] forest road... Read More

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  • Fort Wayne Detroit, MI
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    Listed on the National Historic Places list, it's the third fort built in Detroit from the 17th century. The site was built in 1845 and contained barracks, officers quarters, hospital, shops, recreation building, commissary, guard house, garage, and stables. It is haunted by soldiers. Visitors have claimed paranormal occurences like seeing and hearing doors opening and closing as... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Army Posts / Battle Grounds

  • Ada Witch at Findlay Cemetery Ada, MI
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    The Findlay Cemetery in Ada is rumored to be haunted by a woman who was an adulterer. She was followed by her husband as she went to meet her lover and stories say her husband watched for proof of the cheating before he killed his wife. After killing his wide, the husband fought the lover until they both had fallen. The woman's ghost has been spotted in Seidman Park, where the murder... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Cemeteries | Real Haunted Places

  • Rotary Park Woods Livonia, MI
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    There are reports that little girls were killed in the woods here and their spirits continue to roam the ground. Some report hearing weird noises and screams, which tend to occur at night along the nature trails. In the distance, some have seen the spirits of the little girls in white dresses moving around the grounds. Read More

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  •   Forest Roberts Theatre at Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI
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    After incidences like a janitor falling victim to a heart attack in the early 1970's in the elevator shaft connecting the Forest Roberts Theatre to the Thomas Fine Arts Building and a heavier set gentleman taking his last breath in the elevator shaft as a result of his physical work getting to him, people have reported ghostly occurrences like the elevator changing floors and the... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Colleges | Real Haunted Theaters

  •   Old Jail Museum Allegan, MI
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    The Old Jail dates back to 1906. It served to house the sheriff and his family and inmates until 1963. It is believed to be haunted by a sheriff's wife according to reports. Those who have witness haunts at the site report of hearing footsteps in the sheriff's bedroom, clothing on a mannequin being changed on it's own, and sightings of an apparition at work in the kitchen and dining... Read More

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  •   Seul Choix Point Lighthouse Gulliver, MI
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    The Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse in Gulliver used to be cared for by a man named Joseph Townsend. The lighthouse had been dubbed as the only choice for a stopping point on route to Lake Michigan by French fur traders. The lighthouse keeper's brother James was a wealthy captain and would make the journey to visit Joseph. During one of his visits, James fell ill and died in the... Read More

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  •   The University of Michigan Library Ann Arbor, MI
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    Located on University Ave. in Ann Arbor, The University of Michigan Library is believed to be a well known spot for paranormal activity. The University operates a network of libraries through the city and apparently provides a bit more than just helpful resources. Some haunting reports at the library include a shadow figure dressed in early 1900s clothing who quietly wanders through the... Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Libraries

  • Old City Orphanage formerly known as Holy Cross Orphanage Marquette, MI
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    This building was built in 1915 but was abandoned in mid-60s after serving as a Catholic orphanage. Occupants of the orphanage have reported incidences of nuns mentally and physically abusing children. In one account, a girl caught pneumonia after laying outside during a storm and ended dying several days later. In an effort to warn other children to not act foolish, her body was placed... Read More

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  •   Old Presque Isle Light Presque Isle, MI
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    This lighthouse today stands as a museum. It turned into a museum in 1990, but for those looking for a haunt, you can find that here too. Local legend has it that the former lighthouse keeper's wife went insane here after she was kept locked in the tower. Some say you can hear her screams at night. The other legend has it that a man by the name of George Parris continues to haunt the... Read More

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  • Belding Library Belding, MI
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    This historic library dates back to 1917 when it was rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1893. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places list. People have reported seeing and hearing the apparition in the children's section. Witnesses say laughter can be heard from that specific area. It is believed to be haunted by a little girl. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Libraries

  • Point Iroquois Lighthouse Brimley, MI
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    Indian battle occurred on the land of Point Iroquois Lighthouse. It was between the Ojibwe and the Iroquois. Some stories include that of a girl apparition who exists here after she was eaten by a bear -- the bear was later killed and parts of the girl were discovered inside of him. Others who have experienced hauntings here claim of shadowy apparitions believed to be that of... Read More

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  • Trestle Bridge Adrian, MI
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    The area is haunted by the spirit of a farmer. A farmhouse once stood nearby, but tragically one night it was burnt down. The farmer died in the barn trying to save his horses while his wife and son were killed by a train when they tried to flag one down under the Trestle Bridge that night. Read More

    Categories: Real Haunted Bridges & Overpasses | Real Haunted Places

  •   Marquette Harbor Lighthouse Marquette, MI
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    The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse is located on Lake Superior and acts as an active aid to navigation. The lighthouse was built in 1852 and was lit the next year in 1853. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a little girl who has been seen on the upper floor of the lighthouse. The ghostly girl stares out the window looking into the lake. Rumor has it that she likes to stare at the... Read More

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  •   Michigan Bell Telephone Co. Detroit, MI
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    This telephone company stands on the grounds of what was once a lavish mansion in downtown Grand Rapids. The building is said to be haunted by two ghosts, believed to be Warren and Virginia Randall, a couple who moved from Detroit into the Judd-White House. Warren was said to have a good job as a brakeman on the G.R. and Indiana Railroad, until a tragic incident occurred and he lost his... Read More

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  • Bone Heads Bar B Que Willis, MI
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    Folks come to this eatery to enjoy sandwiches, steaks, seafood, and pickle chips, but they can experience a haunt too. This 1860s building previously housed everything from a post office, a general store, a butcher shop, to the ice house. Throughout its history, there have been reports of a ghostly woman who haunts the place. She would appear in a white dress near the staircase. Other... Read More

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  •   Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse Gulliver, MI
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    This lighthouse was constructed in the mid-1890s. Today it is a national historic landmark said to have paranormal activity. Incidences have included footsteps climbing the lighthouse stairs, the smell of cigar smoke, and objects moving from place to place. Read More

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