We are trying to find a haunted hotel to visit for a night or two in michigan. Apr 28, 2017 home haunted places michigan haunted places. May 21, 2019 haunted west michigan with the air turning colder and halloween just around the corner, tis the season of all things eerie and unexplained. I wrote haunted michigan as the result of my interest in hauntings. They talked about what makes a place haunted, what they say to people who are skeptical about hauntings, and their own personal experiences with unexplained eeriness. These 7 haunted hotels in michigan will make your stay a nightmare haunting elements seem to linger in hotels, where tortured souls met their unfortunate deaths. Hunter has always possessed an affinity for storytelling and his work has appeared in the detroit free press, the akronbeacon journal, and the michigan christian advocate.
Guest blogger barry winslow from travel marquette shares ghost stories from the most haunted places in and near marquette, perched on the lake superior shoreline in upper michigan. Enjoy some frightening fun this halloween season in michigan at a local haunted attraction. They may have been abandoned for their original purpose they are still maintained by state and local parks or by. Located on woodward avenue, this exquisite restaurant was the former mansion home of david whitney, jr. Spooky happenings inside michigans haunted lighthouses. Join us as we tour some of michigan s most haunted places. The 30 most haunted places in america conde nast traveler. He currently resides in hillsdale county with his wife and cats.
Atlas obscura is your guide to the worlds hidden wonders. Hastily chosen as michigans new capital in 1847, lansing overcame derision and setbacks to become a booming metropolis. These places and more are yours to visit all across michigan. From lighthouses to restaurants, there are a slew of locales that have a supernatural past all across the state. He became interested in the paranormal at a young age when his family moved into an old. In a new book called michigan haunts, authors gail offen and jon milan take readers on a road trip of haunted locations throughout the state. Ive read this book many times and it never gets old. An inside look at the 6 most haunted places in the lansing. A look inside michigan school for the blinds abigail building, and other creepy area spots steeped in urban legends and ghost stories. Today the henderson castle is an exquisite bed and breakfast, restaurant and event location. This road trip to the other side, filled with hauntings, ghost towns, and bizarre tales of.
The island is home to more than 100 individual ghost sightings not to mention, many visitors report that many mackinac locations just dont feel right. Take a coasttocoast tour of the most haunted places in america, where lingering spirits roam through the halls of hotels, abandoned insane asylums, broadway theaters, and even a city zoo. The ten most haunted places in michigan awesome mitten. New book looks at haunted michigan sites that you can visit. I hadnt seen any new books about haunted places in michigan, so i. Mary has been seen at the top of one of the staircases. The top ten cities include places for believers and skeptics.
Public places, eerie spaces jon milan, gail offen, rev. They make you feel like you are actually with them as they investigate. The way milan sees it, public interest in haunted places has risen in the. The top haunted lighthouses in michigan michigans otherside. Lost in michigan books are on sale this week, you can order them from my website. Michigan state university reportedly has an abundance of haunted sites, including the university garden, the physical plant, williams hall, and mayo hall, where the ghost of namesake may mayo plays a piano and the red room is rumored to have been the setting for past satanist rituals. The most haunted hotels in michigan haunted rooms america. Most haunted places in michigan to visit this halloween. Oct 25, 2019 from mackinac island to michigans first state prison in jackson, the great lakes state has a lot to offer when it comes to spooky tales and local lore with halloween on the horizon, here are five hauntingly interesting places in michigan you may want to explore if youre brave enough. Ghosts and lighthouses are synonymous with each other and michigan has the most lighthouses of any state in the u. From haunted lighthouses to luxury inns, these tourist attractions will leave you with a thriller of a tale to tellperhaps even experience.
Take a journey into some of the most haunted places in michigan. Citizens who are easily scared or who are fascinated. She was my big sister, my confidant and best friend always. Sep 30, 2019 an inside look at the 6 most haunted places in the lansing area. Haunted hotels that still book rooms for the living. Public places, eerie spaces, a new book by michigan authors jon milan and gail offen released.
In 1812, hundreds of americans died at the river raisin battlefield. From haunted shipwrecks and forests to big city hotels, michigan s the perfect place to do some ghost hunting. Weve returned from the dead after a sevenyear hiatus, with a new podcast. Haunted west michigan with the air turning colder and halloween just around the corner, tis the season of all things eerie and unexplained. Over the years michigan has seen several booms and busts from lumber to manufacturing. Oct 20, 2012 in east michigan, guides, northern michigan, upper peninsula, west michigan. It is also one of the most haunted hotels in michigan because of the numerous ghosts at the castle. Some of these locations in the mitten state can still be seen and visited. Humans might not have a hand in guiding the ships along the lakes nowadays, but the ghosts of past lighthouse keepers are still doing their jobs even if they are dead. This haunted road trip will lead you to the scariest places in michigan. Since the mansions restoration in the mid1980s, reports of unexplained activity have. Oct 31, 2019 new book looks at haunted michigan sites that you can visit. On this episode, chuck gaidica is joined by dianna stampfler, a radio broadcaster and author of the paranormalinspired book, michigans haunted lighthouses.
Has a long history in the town, used to serve as a hotel, but has been a restaurant for many years. Most haunted hotels in michigan haunted rooms america. Michigan mi haunted hotels and ghostly places to stay in michigan. In east michigan, guides, northern michigan, upper peninsula, west michigan.
The writers take you on a tour of each supposed haunted place in michigan. Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. These 11 michigan ghost towns are eerily intriguing from hidden forest ruins to spooky graveyards to a town literally buried by a lake, the map of michigan is still scattered with ghost towns. Du shane is one of three authors of the book, ghosts of grand rapids. Bellairs went past this house going to and from school every day.
These 11 michigan ghost towns are eerily intriguing. Keep reading to learn more about these eerie spots, courtesy of kat tedsen and bev rydel. A dirt path leads to a cemetery, covered with fallen branches and hung with cobwebs. Oct 31, 2019 in a new book called michigan haunts, authors gail offen and jon milan take readers on a road trip of haunted locations throughout the state. Thirteen haunted, creepy, or spooky detroit places. Lets go ahead and explore 6 of the most haunted places in michigan. Haunted places archives page 2 of 5 lost in michigan.
In her new book michigans haunted lighthousesthe history press, 2019, author dianna higgs stampfler weaves together the factual histories and reported ghost stories of supposedly haunted. To help citizens enjoy their halloween season, paranormal researcher, john e. Tenney of has once again identified michigans top 10 most haunted cities. Michigan is an old state with a lot of history a lot of haunted history, specifically. The most haunted places in michigan haunted rooms america. The book chronicled their adventures exploring haunted places across the state. Oct 04, 2017 michigan is an old state with a lot of history a lot of haunted history, specifically. These are the most haunted places in michigan wxyz. Jul 22, 2015 these 7 haunted hotels in michigan will make your stay a nightmare haunting elements seem to linger in hotels, where tortured souls met their unfortunate deaths. Haunted macomb county clintonmacomb library 40900 romeo plank road clinton township, mi. Oct 29, 2012 this post was authored by paul beshouri and lauren ann davies. Noisesfootsteps, voices reported in the upper levels by employees closing the restaurant at night.
Michigan state university east lansing, michigan 3. Venture to the most haunted places in michigan and meet the ghosts of. Theres something for every thrill seeker, whether theyre in search of a haunted trail, zombie hunt, haunted hayride, haunted corn maze or good ol walkthrough haunted house. Oct 31, 2019 on this episode, chuck gaidica is joined by dianna stampfler, a radio broadcaster and author of the paranormalinspired book, michigans haunted lighthouses. A guide and story summary of haunted hotels and other ghostly accommodations in michigan. These accounts are now part of our haunted travels of michigan book series. There is a lot more to the story but i am thinking that may be for the next lost in michigan book. This road trip to the other side, filled with hauntings, ghost towns. The us is filled with a number of haunted places, some located in the biggest of cities that everyone knows about, and others in small towns that only locals may know of. New book looks at haunted michigan sites that you can visit the. One of the original internet paranormal radio shows is back. Michigan has its fair share of ghost stories and urban legends, but there are a few spots in our state that stand out as especially creepy. Where are the real haunted places in the ann arbor.
Oct 18, 2019 in her new book michigans haunted lighthousesthe history press, 2019, author dianna higgs stampfler weaves together the factual histories and reported ghost stories of supposedly haunted. The ten most haunted places in michigan the awesome mitten. We are interested in areas around traverse city, or holly, but would go. Michigans otherside exploring the strange and unusual. Where are the real haunted places in the ann arborypsilanti. This book was one of the best on investigations into the paranormal. At one point in michigan history, we had over 200 working lighthouses on our lakes. The ten most haunted places in michigan credited source 1. Sadly bellairs died in 1991, but he did inspire me to take a trip to marshall to see this old house. Fort holmes, back trails, cemeteries, mission point resort, mackinac island. Whitney was one of the midwests wealthiest lumber baron at the turn of the century, and he built this magnificent 21,000 square foot home in 1894. With halloween around the corner, we thought you might enjoy this photo gallery of some of michigans haunted places. If youre looking to explore some of the most haunted places in michigan, heres a road trip that will certainly give you goosebumps.
In honor of halloween, the duo uncovers the ghostly history of some of the states most notable sites. This is his third book about haunted places in michigan about the author gerald s. This road trip goes to the most haunted places in michigan. Join us as we tour some of michigans most haunted places. Still, even though they may make spooky bumps in the night, their presence seems to garner michigan hotels plenty of curiosity among guests who want to experience what its like to. Posted on september 12, 2019 by mike sonnenberg posted in haunted places. Many places have been abandoned, from factories to whole towns. But if you do a search on amazon for haunted michigan the specific one i am talking about doesnt come up, however about 20 others do.
Mackinac tops our list as one of the most haunted places in michigan. Wxyz a paranormal researcher has identified the top most haunted cities in michigan in 2019. Michigan is home to a number of ghost stories from a variety of spooky locations across the state. Seeing as i moved to michigan just last year, i thought that it would be interesting to see what kinds of haunts are here. The way milan sees it, public interest in haunted places has risen in the last 10 or 15 years, along with the popularity of cable tv. Oct 28, 2015 with halloween around the corner, we thought you might enjoy this photo gallery of some of michigan s haunted places. There is a book at barnes and nobel called haunted michigan i think. See more ideas about haunted places, michigan and places. Narrow your search by city below or by category type to find the perfect attraction for you. Every time we think we find one, it is no longer a hotel, but converted into something else.
The ten most haunted places in michigan no boundaries. To determine if paranormal reports at various spots around the. An inside look at the 6 most haunted places in the lansing area. This post was authored by paul beshouri and lauren ann davies. Christ church cranbrook is rumored to be haunted, perhaps stemming from a book by henry scripps booth, son of cranbrook founder george gough booth. From battlefields to mansions and hospitals, michigan has a little something for every paranormal fan. From mackinac island to michigans first state prison in jackson, the great lakes state has a lot to offer when it comes to spooky tales and local lore. In michigan, there are a ton of spots that have ghost stories attached to them. Explore haunted places, creepy legends, ghostly graveyards, old true crime, ufos, strange creatures and more in michigan. The traverse city state hospital constructed in 1885 and closed over 100 years later, the traverse city state hospital is perhaps.
Jun 01, 2000 this is his third book about haunted places in michigan about the author gerald s. Michigan mi haunted hotels and ghostly places to stay in. Among the most famous ghosts are the original owners, frank and mary. It was the intense ghostly occurrences there which whetted his appetite to investigate the nature of hauntings. Haunted places in lansing, michigan haunted places. After reading my last article, 10 of the most famous hauntings in ohio, some of my michigan readers requested that i do an article about haunted places in michigan. Official facebook page for the book haunted lansing arcadia publishing by jenn carpenter, available now on amazon and in most lansing area bookstores. From haunted shipwrecks and forests to big city hotels. This book is the perfect glove compartment companion for exploring those.