Spirits of Summit Avenue Walking Tour

5.0
(2 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A study in Gilded Age opulence and Victorian era ghost stories, by 1890, 40 millionaires were living on Summit Avenue in St. Paul and some of them never left. Join us for this exclusive haunted history tour on Summit Avenue. Dare to uncover the secrets and mysteries that lurk in the shadows of this historically haunted street. This is not your average walking tour - this encounter with the paranormal might just leave you questioning what lies beyond the mortal realm. We are St. Paul's original ghost tour with original research and haunted history ghost stories you won't get anywhere else!

What's Included

A guided haunted history tour of Summit Avenue
There is no food or drink provided on this tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cathedral of St. Paul Parking Lot (239 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102) If you're in the parking lot, the guide will call out your name to join the group.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The St. Paul Cathedral is a magnificent place of worship located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Construction on this iconic cathedral began in 1904 and was completed in 1958. Visitors to the cathedral often experience a sense of being watched, with reports of strange cold spots and unexplained sounds such as footsteps and coughs.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The James J. Hill House is a historic mansion that is rumored to be haunted by several spirits. Visitors have reported seeing Maud Hill, the daughter-in-law of the original owner as well as playful puppy who is said to appear on the third floor, which was once the favorite play area of Hill's children.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Just what secrets was one of the Twentieth Century's most famous artists hiding...

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Forepaugh's Mansion is also shrouded in tales of paranormal activity. The tragic story of Molly, one of the mansion's former maids, has fueled rumors of hauntings for decades. Today, the shuttered former restaurant stands as a reminder of the wealth and opulence of a bygone era, as well as the mysteries and stories that surround it.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The William Kirke House also known as "The Witch's House" is gorgeous home made even more fantastic with inspiration from a Grimm fairy tale

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Why do they call the William Butler Mansion the "Lemon Meringue" house? And discover the famous author that lived here whose ghost still walks the Earth.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Nothing contributes to the lore of a home like an owner who used to make coffins...

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." might be his famous last words, but that's not the last we've heard of Nathan Hale.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    The Indian Hunter sculpture here was designed by the same famous sculptor who created the famous Prometheus at Rockefeller Center in New York City. And that's just the history...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    The Stuart House, located at 312 Summit Avenue, holds historical significance as the oldest house still standing on Summit Ave. Built in 1858 for David and Mary Stuart, the mansion became known for its distinctive vine-covered exterior. However, tragedy would unfold as the Civil War began...

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Is this St. Paul's most haunted house? Some think so...

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    See the home of the Griggs family, one of the most haunted places in the Twin Cities.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    One of St. Paul's most famous natives...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by American Ghost Walks - Minnesota

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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