Looking to get into the Halloween spirit? From haunted bridges and graveyard tours to moonlight markets and Halloween parties, there is lots of fun to be had this spooky season in the Stevens Point Area.
Header photo by Bob Mosier.Spooky Spots
TopAmherst Inn
The Amherst Inn, established in 1877, carries an eerie reputation that lingers to this day. Once a charming bed and breakfast, the inn is now believed to be haunted by its former owner, a woman infamous for her foul language and short temper. Visitors have reported unsettling encounters, from hearing her angry curses throughout the halls to the mysterious scent of cigar smoke that drifts throughout the house.
Please Note: The Amherst Inn is no longer in service and is privately owned.
Bloody Bride Bridge
A local legend about the bridge on highway 66 near Jordan County Park, has circulated the Stevens Point area for decades, making it a spooky spot for all those who cross it. On the night of her wedding, a bride was reportedly murdered in a car accident. Since her tragic death, local residents have reported seeing the bride on the bridge late at night.
Boy Scout Lane
By far one of the most famous local legends is the disappearance of a bus full of boy scouts on a camping trip. How they disappeared and the validity of the story is still debatable. Many have reported sightings of glowing lanterns in the woods as well as children's hand prints on car windows.
Please Note: Boy Scout Lane is on private property. The owners have the right to and will contact police on unsolicited visitors.
Haunted Fun
TopIf you're looking for an immersive, spooky experience to send chills down your spine, check out the haunted corn maze at Feltz Dairy Farm. Only on October 17th, there will be a family-friendly corn maze with fewer scares, but still maintaining the thrill of Halloween. If you're still searching for something to make you shake in your boots after braving the corn maze, try the scary escape room at Tactical Escape 101 themed after the infamous Bloody Bride Bridge.
Ghoulish Goods
TopShop locally owned businesses with tons of creepy Halloween themed goods! Pick up some fun earrings at Agora to finish your perfect festive outfit. Then grab your crystals at Blue Bead, and find a horror or thriller book at Bound to Happen or Sojourn, or explore one of the many shops in the Stevens Point Area to get ready for this October.
Tarot and Psychics
TopDive into the unknown with psychics and mediums located in the area. Be on the look out for pop-up Tarot or Intuitive Readings at Kindred Spirit. Or, stop in and pick up your very own tarot deck or shop their variety of eclectic books and gifts.
Ghostly Tours
TopInterested in spooky history? Walk through Forest Cemetery for their Twilight Tours with the Portage County Historical Society on October 11th-12th and hear powerful stories of tragedy and love. While you're in the mood for local tales, take a tour of the historic Nelson Hall on the UWSP campus, and listen to creepy music and stories of hauntings. The tour takes place October 24th-25th, a perfect way to start the spooky weekend. If that's not eerie enough for you, Portage County Historical Society also offers Murder on Main Street on October 18th. Learn about the most brutal murders in the area and why we were once nicknamed "Shooting Point."
Fright-tastic Events
TopThe Stevens Point Area has you covered for fun, spooky events this Halloween season. Solve a murder at The Opera House's Annual Murder Mystery Party with chilling suspects on October 18th. While you're in the party mood, head over to CREATE to see what all the eerie excitement is at the Drag n' Ball: A Haunted Fundraiser for Point Pride is all about. If you can't make it to that show, UWSP hosts its own annual HellaQueen 4, an unforgettable spooktacular show on the 31st.
Want More?
Looking for more Halloween fun? Check out our guide to trick-or-treating and other spooky spots in the area. Or, find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and orchards in Central Wisconsin. If you get too spooked from the Halloween adventures, relax next to some cozy fireplaces with our top spots to warm up. Then while you're out and about, be sure to tag @StevensPointArea and use #StevensPointArea on your Instagram photos for a chance to be featured!
