Spirit Tour
Annual Spirit Tour
Whether you’re a skeptic, a paranormal enthusiast or just looking to learn more about Whitewater’s legends and lore, you won’t want to miss the annual Whitewater Spirit Tour! Whitewater may seem like a normal Midwestern town, but it hides a dark past, one rife with tales of witches, ghosts, strange murders, and occult practices. In fact, Whitewater’s supernatural history has earned it the nickname, “Second Salem.”
On the Whitewater Spirit Tour, you will learn about Whitewater’s “spirited” sites. You’ll experience cemeteries under the stars, visit with Whitewater’s most (in)famous historical inhabitants, and gain an understanding of spiritualism and its impact on our city. Be sure to look out for the witches of Whitewater, the ghost of Nellie Horan—you never know where she might make an appearance—and the curious configuration of the graves of the unlucky (or potentially cursed, if you believe the stories) Winchesters.
2026 Spirit Tour
Dates:
October 9th & 10th, 2026 5:00pm-9pm
Tour Types:
Walking Tour or Bus Tour
Location
Bus Tour – Check in & presentation located at – Starin Park Center – 504 W Starin Road, Whitewater, WI 53190.
Walking Tour – Check in & presentation located at – Saint John’s Masonic Lodge – 226 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190.
Cost
$25/person for walking tour (SOLD OUT)
$40/person for the bus tour
Please Note
The tour is for 18 and older only.
The walking tour is roughly a 2.5 miles walk around the community, with some cemetery hills. The bus tour is an interactive on and off tour, with walking in the cemetery. The bus stops at two additional locations, compared to the walking tour. Each is guided by a volunteer docent. This is not a thriller tour, this is a historical guided tour, with some spooky fun along the way.
Gallery
Below are a few photos from previous years tours. Please note the stops by change from year to year.
