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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.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.
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.
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.
If you're looking for a immersive spooky experience to send chills down your spine, check out the haunted corn maze at Feltz Dairy Farm. 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.
Shop locally owned businesses with a Halloween themed market! Check out the moonlight makers night market at Starry Night Cat Cafe on October 19 for some amazing treats and vendors. There are other fun spots to shop for Halloween themed items. Pick up some fun earrings at Agora, grab your crystals at Blue Bead, find a horror or fantasy book at Bound to Happen or Sojourn, or explore one of the many shops in the Stevens Point Area.
Dive 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.
Interested in spooky history? Take a tour of the historic Nelson Hall and listen to creepy music and stories of hauntings. The tour takes place on October 25th, right in time for Halloween! While you're in the mood for local tales, walk through Forest Cemetery with the Portage County Historical Society October 25-26 and hear powerful stories of tragedy and love. If that's not eerie enough for you, Portage County Historical Society also offers Murder on Main Street on October 18. Learn about the most brutal murders in the area and why we were once nicknamed "Shooting Point."
The Stevens Point area has you covered for fun spooky events this Halloween season. Prepare to do the monster mash at the under the full moon adult Halloween party hosted by Rose House! Or, sign up for their Annual Murder Mystery event taking place November 2nd. While you're in the party spirit, head over to UWSP and have a wickedly good time at the drag N' ball drag show.
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!