Wisconsin Frights is your independent guide to the quirky, bizarre, creepy, and unexplained corners of the Badger State. Since 2014, we’ve been uncovering haunted places, mysterious stories, local folklore, and offbeat destinations for curious travelers looking to experience the stranger side of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster gets a supernatural makeover for Halloween when the attraction becomes the Ghoster Coaster, sending riders through…
The Swiss Toboggan at Little Amerricka in Marshall, Wisconsin, is one of the strangest roller coasters you can ride in…
Brodhead Manor is a former school in Brodhead, Wisconsin, with a history stretching back more than 150 years. The first…
Stone Arch Brewpub occupies one of Appleton’s oldest surviving brewing sites, where beer has been made for more than 160…
Forty Three Skulls Oddities Shoppe in Appleton is not your average antique shop, it’s a portal into the peculiar, a…
Shaker’s Cigar Bar & World Cafe in Milwaukee’s historic Walker’s Point is one of Wisconsin’s most talked‑about nightlife spots, not…
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2026 Halloween Season Preview
Spooky season is upon us (though this weather may not feel like it yet) and that means all our favorite haunts will soon be opening their doors. Here’s a quick…
by Charlie HintzSep 3 No comments -
The Eerie Legends of Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Cemeteries
These haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin are full of history and legends. Some may be nothing more than local lore passed on through generations of bored teenagers looking for a thrill,…
by Charlie HintzAug 28 No comments -
Inside the Crypt of Wisconsin’s Incorrupt Priest
The town of St. Nazianz is believed to be one of the most haunted places in Wisconsin. It was founded by a rogue priest who, according to modern folklore, cursed…
by Charlie HintzAug 18 No comments -
Serial Killer: The Exhibition Is Coming to Chicago, With a Dark Wisconsin Connection
If you’ve spent any time exploring Wisconsin’s darker history, you’re already familiar with the names Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein. Both Wisconsin serial killers are part of the sprawling collection…
by Charlie HintzAug 11 No comments -
The Story of the Haunted Witches Tower in Whitewater
Whitewater has a long and weird history. Not only was it the birthplace of the country’s only institute of spiritualism in 1889 (and the final resting place of the its founder,…
by Charlie HintzAug 3 No comments -
Secrets of the Octagon House
Hidden rooms, mysterious tunnels, Civil War tragedy, and generations of ghost stories have made this Fond du Lac landmark one of Wisconsin’s most fascinating haunted locations. The historic Octagon House…
by Charlie HintzAug 1 No comments
Haunted Bars, Creepy Cafes & Quirky Eats in Wisconsin

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