Michigan offers plenty of haunted destinations that are sure to give you a thrill, or simply for fun. Check out some of these haunted locations near Detroit or Lansing for some terrifying thrills and spills!
River Raisin National Battlefield Park was home to one of the fiercest conflicts during the War of 1812. Visitors have reported encountering ghost soldiers, mysterious noises, and EVP recordings with moaning sounds.
Devil’s Elbow
Now is the time to plan a road trip through Michigan’s most haunted places – WWJ’s Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino have compiled an itinerary of destinations sure to give you chills!
Devil’s Elbow can be found along M-119 west of Harbor Springs and was once believed by Odawa Indian bands to be home to spirits who made themselves known during darkness hours. A flowing spring adds another creepy element.
An adulterous woman was shot by her husband on this stretch of road during a stormy night in the early 1800s, leaving behind a ghost-like figure which has been seen by drivers to this day and which may also haunt Seidman Park and Findlay Cemetery nearby.
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, situated in Monroe County in Southeast Michigan, memorializes and interprets the January 1813 battles at Frenchtown that occurred during the War of 1812. These fierce clashes marked one of Tecumseh’s greatest victories while becoming one of America’s greatest defeats; consequently provoking its citizenry into rallying behind an anti-imperialist rally cry that quickly became known as “Remember the Raisin”.
Visitors can gain more knowledge about the battle by exploring its visitor center, which features dioramas, fiber-optic maps, firearms, and mannequins; 17-minute auditorium presentations; ranger talks; as well as its ranger talks.
The non-motorized Heritage Trail runs from Monroe’s St. Mary’s and Veteran parks through downtown Monroe and lovely homes out into Sterling State Park. Comprised of wide asphalt paths and narrow sidewalks, it provides ideal cycling and strolling terrain. A separate pathway enables walkers to discover more of Monroe and its historical landmarks like Munson Park or local churches.
Fort Wayne
Dice Road in Freeland is widely considered one of the most haunted places in Michigan. Many local residents report seeing ghostly figures roaming along its streets; some even report hearing loud pounding noises or seeing orbs move mysteriously overhead.
This historic hotel was once a favorite haunt of gangsters and others looking for refuge from law enforcement. Rumor has it that this spot is also an active hub of paranormal activity – guests have reported full-body apparitions, shadow figures, poltergeist activity, strange noises and laughter among other phenomena.
Traverse City’s former psychiatric hospital is said to be one of the most haunted places in Michigan, even though it has since been converted into affordable housing complex. Reports of abuse and neglect continue at what used to be known as Holy Cross Orphanage.
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
Michigan offers plenty of eerie places that will send shivers down your spine, from haunted theaters and abandoned state hospitals (asylums) to lighthouses that give off chills. Michigan doesn’t lack spine-tingling locations!
Marquette’s Holy Cross Orphanage is an iconic Michigan landmark. Former residents claim that nuns abused children physically and emotionally before abandoning them to northern Michigan’s harsh winters.
Mary Mayo Hall at Michigan State University is said to be haunted by its namesake’s ghost; people have reported hearing noises and even witnessing piano notes playing themselves without the player present in Mary Mayo Hall.
The Anchor Inn hotel in downtown Grand Rapids is known as one of Michigan’s most haunted locations, where guests have reported hearing voices, feeling an overwhelming presence, witnessing full body apparitions and other paranormal activity including poltergeist activity, odd noises and the sound of someone laughing.
