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.
On this tour, you get to hear about some of Stillwater's most interesting ghosts and legends, including:
Expert paranormal guide
Duration: 90 minutes
Easy/Moderate
Theaters are some of the most haunted places, this old train depot has plenty of secrets to share.
Learn the story of Fisherman John, who used to "fish" for missing bodies in the St. Croix River.
This building from 1882 has been featured on the TV show My Ghost Story on The Biography Channel.
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.
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?
In the 1940s, they set up a “haunted house” in the cave here, but things got a little too real when strange apparitions started appearing who weren’t on the schedule of attractions.
Originally designed for wealthy lumber executives, this building featured electricity, indoor heating, and even an elevator, one of the first built in Minnesota. The ghosts came later.
Stillwater’s most famous ghost carries a blue light across the bridge. Is it the mysterious Will-o'-the-wisp or the spirit of a homicidal farmer?
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.
On this tour, 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.
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
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.
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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