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The Spooks and Spirits Walking Ghost Tour unveils Boothbay Harbor’s eerie side from a local’s perspective. We've combined some goosebump-inducing stories told in historic locations with a visit to Neat, speakeasy and whiskey bar! A local paranormal researcher regales you with tales about the Boothbay Opera House—widely regarded as Maine’s most haunted building, an old sea captain’s house with poltergeist activity, and local UFO encounters. We’ll wrap up our supernatural stroll at Neat for a classic or adventurous cocktail to toast our trip to the other side.
Unlike national corporate chains, Mysterious Harbor Tours is locally owned and operated. No mega-groups of 30+ people. Enjoy an intimate, creepy atmosphere where you can actually hear your entertaining guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at the Bridge House in the middle of the Boothbay Harbor Footbridge. Your guide will be there wearing a Mysterious Harbor Tours t-shirt. There is a public paid parking lot (12 Granary Way) next to the Footbridge ($2/hr). Tour will wrap up at Neat Whiskey Bar next to the parking lot.
This activity ends at Neat Whiskey Bar which overlooks the Granary Way public parking lot next to the Footbridge.
Itinerary
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Stroll along America’s longest wooden footbridge and enjoy spectacular harbor views. We’ll discuss some of the theories about why this region is so haunted, starting with the Burnt Island Lighthouse at the harbor’s entrance with its long history of lighthouse keepers—some who never really left the island.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The skies over Boothbay are filled with UFOs! We’ll discuss multiple sightings over Adam’s Pond throughout the years.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Is the town’s newspaper office an example of a residual haunting or are the spirits at the Register still hard at work, even in death?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Originally built as a secret society lodge for the Knights of Pythias, the Opera House is considered by many to be the most haunted building in Maine. This internationally renowned music venue is filled with full-bodied apparitions and all manner of things that go bump in the night.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This old sea captain’s house-turned bar and restaurant has brought several of its owners more than they bargained for, including the old sea captain’s ghost and loads of poltergeist activity.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We discuss the tragic Indian Wars death and destruction that haunts this region. Legends swirl around Damariscove Island like its three ghosts. Is The first North American pirate Dixie Bull is said to have buried treasure in its bottomless pond.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A country music-loving Victorian ghost haunts the Welch House, a lovely former inn.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A mysterious stranger dressed all in black checked into the Hotel Fullerton and headed out for a glimpse of ocean surf. Her identity and untimely end are still unsolved mysteries almost 100 years later.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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East Boothbay’s Reed Island is surrounded by shipwrecks. We wrap up our tour of the unexplained with a local’s story of a shipwrecked, party-crashing ghost.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our walking tour includes some steep inclines and uneven surfaces, including sidewalks, grass, and wooden walkways. Your guide can assist those who need help with inclines and uneven surfaces. We can also accommodate wheelchairs on a custom tour. Please contact us to discuss this option.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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