Whitewater Spirit Tour
Honoring whitewater's Legends & Lore
Learn about the haunted legends of Whitewater, WI, hear the “Witches of Whitewater” stories, and learn how Whitewater got the name “Second Salem.”
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.
Make sure to grab a delicious dinner in town beforehand and/or a nightcap afterward!
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Whitewater Spirit Tour Event Details
Date: October 9th & 10th, 2026
Time: 5:00p-9p
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.
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.
The tour runs Friday, October 9th, and Saturday, October 10th. The event is held rain or shine. Details below are for 2026 and are subject to change!
- Check-in for both tours begins at 5:00 pm
- The short program starts at 5:50 pm
- Buses depart for the tour at 6:00 pm.
- The walking tour begins at 6:00 pm
Important information & details
- This event is limited to adult participants 18 years of age and older due to insurance liability and coverage limitations.
- We use local school buses for the tour and per the rules of the bus company, no alcoholic beverages or other substances are allowed on the buses.
- Unfortunately, the bus company also does not allow animals on their buses for any reason.
- This event is Rain or Shine. If lightening occurs, the walking tour will be cancelled with no refund.
