Ohio’s Ghostly Side
Ghost Tours, Paranormal Investigations, Bigfoot Events, and Haunted Places.
Looking for things that go “bump” in the night? Love to the explore the paranormal? Just not sure who to call when you see ghost? Feel like touring a haunted house? Want to go on a Big Foot hunt expedition or just learn more? Then you have come to the right place. We have listed below upcoming ghostly events, haunted houses, paranormal sites and a listing of a few places we have been told just may be haunted.
HAUNTED GHOST AND WALKING TOURS
COLUMBUS GHOST TOURS
Tele: 888-876-5155
columbusghosttours.com
ERIE HARBOR GHOST TOUR WALK
On this walking tour you will visit the historic streets of Ashtabula Harbor and hear tales of brothels, mysterious residents, departed sailors and more.
440.228.8458
Starting point is at the Harbor Perk on Bridge Street.
HAUNTED CINCINNATI TOURS
Tele: 844-757-5657
cincinnatighosts.com
HIDDEN MARIETTA
Address: Inside the Anchorage at 424 George St., Marietta, OH 45750
Tele: 740-538-8996 | hiddenmarietta.com
Hidden Marietta Tour brings you the hidden, the shocking and the spooky side of Marietta’s history! Join us for walking tours, ghost hunts and many other exciting events throughout the year. Visit our Curiosity Shop in the historic Anchorage Mansion and learn about our programs and shop for creepy and cryptid-themed gifts!
(Page Banner photo: Hidden Marietta Harmar Walking Tour.)
I had the pleasure of taking one of their tours. Our guide shared various haunting tales as we walked along the streets of Marietta. An area history lesson combined with haunting tales makes for a fun ghostly night.
STRANGE AND SPOOKY CLEVELAND TOURS
Fridays & Saturdays
strangenspooky.com
GHOST TOURS, BIG FOOT EVENTS AND MORE.
As fall starts to take it’s grip on Ohio, so do the ghosts. At least it seems that way. Every September and October Ohio’s ghost haunting season begins. Haunted ghost walks and hunts, tales of tragic events, “real” haunted houses are searched for paranormal activity, ghost busting tours of some of Ohio’s most haunted places and more. Are you ready to explore Ohio’s spookier side?
Bring your flashlight and camera for these ghost and tale walks!
2026
MARCH
PUBLIC GHOST HUNT
Lake County NE OH
Dates: March 14, 2026
Time: 7pm-3am
Location: Lake County History Center
Get Tickets at www.lakehistory.org
$25 members $30 non-members
THE HAUNTED THEATER TOUR
Portage County NE OH
Date: March 27, 2026
Times: 6pm and 8pm
Location: The Kent Stage, Kent, OH
Tickets
APRIL
HISTORIC JAIL AND DUNGEON TOURS
Sandusky County – NW OH
Dates: April 8, 2026
Times: 5:30pm Historical Tour $5 and at 6:30pm there will be a Flashlight tour $10.
Location: Sandusky Jail
Fremont, OH
sanduskycounty.org/jail
The 1-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. Hear exciting stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure.
MAY
HISTORIC JAIL AND DUNGEON TOURS
Sandusky County – NW OH
Dates: May 13, 2026
Times: 5:30pm Historical Tour $5 and at 6:30pm there will be a Flashlight tour $10.
Location: Sandusky Jail
Fremont, OH
sanduskycounty.org/jail
The 1-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. Hear exciting stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure.
JUNE
HISTORIC JAIL AND DUNGEON TOURS
Sandusky County – NW OH
Dates: June 10, 2026
Times: 5:30pm Historical Tour $5 and at 6:30pm there will be a Flashlight tour $10.
Location: Sandusky Jail
Fremont, OH
sanduskycounty.org/jail
The 1-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. Hear exciting stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure.
SEPTEMBER
HISTORIC JAIL AND DUNGEON TOURS
Sandusky County – NW OH
Dates: September 9, 2026
Times: 5:30pm Historical Tour $5 and at 6:30pm there will be a Flashlight tour $10.
Location: Sandusky Jail
Fremont, OH
sanduskycounty.org/jail
The 1-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. Hear exciting stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure.
SPIRITS OF THE PAST
Medina County NE OH
Dates: September 10,11 & 12, 2026
Time: 7pm=9pm
Location: Medina County Administration Bldg.
144 N. Broadway St., Medina, OH
medinacountyartscouncil.org
A 60-minute guided walking tour around Medina’s Historic Square, where the past comes to life through dramatic reenactments by talented local actors.
MOHICAN BIGFOOT FESTIVAL
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 9am-11pm
Location: Downtown Loudonville, OH
facebook.com/events/784469594380731
OCTOBER
HISTORIC JAIL AND DUNGEON TOURS
Sandusky County – NW OH
Dates: October 14, 2026
Times: 5:30pm Historical Tour $5 and at 6:30pm there will be a Flashlight tour $10.
Location: Sandusky Jail
Fremont, OH
sanduskycounty.org/jail
The 1-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. Hear exciting stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure.
GHOST TOURS AT REEVES MUSEUM
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Dates: October 16 & 17, 2026
Time: 7pm-10pm tours every half hour
Location: Reeves Museum
325 E. Iron Ave., Dover, OH
330-343-7040 | doverhistory.org
Reservations required $13 per person
Hear about strange occurrences in the Home, as well as unusual Victorian superstitions and funeral practices.
HISTORIC JAIL AND DUNGEON TOURS
Sandusky County – NW OH
Dates: October 28, 2026
Times: 5:30pm Historical Tour $5 and at 6:30pm there will be a Flashlight tour $10.
Location: Sandusky Jail
Fremont, OH
sanduskycounty.org/jail
The 1-hour guided tour includes the historic 1892 Sandusky County jail that has ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes, the 1840’s Dungeon located underneath the Sandusky County Courthouse and the Gallows Exhibition Hall featuring the gallows used for the last hanging in Sandusky County. Hear exciting stories of some of the colorful criminals that resided in the jail while learning the significance of this rare and historic structure.
Yearly – Dates TBA
ZOAR GHOST TOURS
Tuscarawas County NE OH
Date: October
Time: 10am-5pm Saturday | 10am-4pm Sunday
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar, OH
800.232.6195 | historiczoarvillage.com
“Reservations are required.”
GHOST TOURS OF THE CASTLE
County: Washington SE OH
Dates: October
Location: The Castle – Marietta OH
Step into the shadows of The Castle on a lantern-lit guided tour and discover the ghostly legends that linger within its halls. Hear chilling tales of unexplained sounds, mysterious sightings, and eerie experiences reported by staff, volunteers, and guests through the years. Who knows—you may even encounter something unexpected yourself.
Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 45 minutes. Reserve your spot now at mariettacastle.org/events
WARREN GHOST WALK
Dates: October
Tours start at 6:30 pm and run every 15 minutes until 9pm.
Location: 256 Mahoning Ave.
Warren OH
Tickets: zeffy.com/
Join Trumbull County Historical Society and the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County for this Trumbull tradition. Learn about the hidden secrets and mysteries of the county on a walking tour in downtown
Historic sites featured along the walk typically include the Kinsman House, Hariett Taylor Upton House, John Stark Edwards House, and Pioneer Cemetery, among others.
GARRISON GHOST WALK
Wood County NW OH
Dates: October
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Fort Meigs
29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
419.874.4121 | fortmeigs.org
Para-X:Paranormal Experience
Lake County
Date: November
Time: 9-1am; registration begins at 8:30 – 8:45pm and tour starts at 9:00pm promptly, 18yo and older only, must sign a liability form.
Location:415 Riverside Dr. Painesville Twp., Ohio 44077 1-440-639-2945 or $52 at eventbrite.com Limited to 40 participants
lakehistorycenter.org
Follow Cathi Weber and Theresa Argie paranormal investigators as you linger in hotspots of spiritual activity and draw out our ghostly occupants. These are the stories
of real people who were a part of the Lake County Home. See what may be haunting the former Poor House. Bring a camera, flashlight or other equipment.
OHIO’S HAUNTED LOCATIONS
So we have been told?
THE BELLAIRE HOUSE
1699 Belmont Street, Bellaire, OH 43906
740-579-1841 | bellairehousetours.com
According to their website, this houses hauntings are up there with the Amityville and Rampart Street Murder Houses. Some consider it the most haunted house in America.
If you are brave enough and want to spend time in this home, you may want to do so with a few of your closer friends. Information can be found here.
BUXTON INN
Licking County – SEOH
Location: 313 East Broadway Street, Granville, Ohio 43023
740.587.001 | buxtoninn.com
CANTON PALACE THEATRE
605 Market Ave., N. Canton, OH 44702
330.454.8172 | cantonpalacetheatre.org
They say ghosts can be seen on the balcony and roaming other areas of the theatre. Throughout the year ghost hunts are held at the theatre. Check their website for any upcoming events.
CHESTNUT GROVE
Ashtabula County – NEOH
Location: Chestnut Grove Cemetery
79 Grove Dr., Ashtabula, OH 44004
Cemetery where the victims of the Great Bridge Disaster are buried.
CLEVELAND GRAYS ARMORY MUSEUM
Cuyahoga County – NEOH
Location: 1234 Bolivar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44115
216 621-5938 | Facebook page
“Per visitors and staff at the Armory have claimed to hear footsteps when no one was present as well as seeing Civil War era apparitions.”
CORTLAND OPERA HOUSE
Trumbull County – NE OH
Location: 152 Park Ave., Cortland OH
FRANKLIN CASTLE
Cuyahoga County – NEOH
Location: 4308 Franklin Blvd.,, Cleveland, OH
This property is currently a private residence.
Considered by some to be the most haunted house in Cleveland, this privately owned property is not open to the public. Whether haunted or note, the home from the outside will make you believe.
THE KENT STAGE
Portage County – NE OH
Location: 175 E. Main Street, Kent OH
kentstage.org
Find paranormal activity at this local Downtown entertainment venue. Special ghost tours are held throughout the year.
THE LAFAYETTE HOTEL
101 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750
800.331.9336 | lafayettehotel.com
Stories include: A Mr. Hoag is said to frequent the 3rd floor. Spirits are said to roam the halls.
I stayed on the 5th floor and the light bulb in my room was acting really suspicious. Like still on when the switch was off? Just saying.
LAKE COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
Location: 415 Riverside Dr., Painesville, OH 44077
440.639.2945 | lakehistorycenter.org
LANDOLL’S MOHICAN CASTLE
Ashland County – NEOH
Location: 561 Township Road 3352, Loudonville, Ohio 44842
Tele: 419.994.3427 | website
THE LICKING COUNTY HISTORIC JAIL
Licking County – SEOH
46 S. Third St., Newark, Ohio 43058
(740) 345-Jail (5245)
lcjail.org
MALABAR FARM STATE PARK
Richland County – NEOH
Location: 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, Ohio 44843
419.892.2784 |malabarfarm.org
Ghostly sightings have been reported by workers and visitors of the historic farm. Tales of flickering lights and appearances by Mr. Bromfield in the big house intrigue paranormal investigators.
(photo courtesy of Mansfield & Richland County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau)
THE OHIO STATE REFORMATORY
Richland County – NEOH
Location: 100 Reformatory Rd., Mansfield, OH 44905
419.522.2644 | mrps.org
What can we say. Haunted! Public & private ghost tours are available. And for those really into tracking the paranormal the Reformatory also hosts overnight events. Please visit their website for event information.
I would also like to let you know that Mansfield Ohio is considered to be the Haunted Capital of Ohio. To learn more click here.
PERKINS STONE MANSION
Summit County – NEOH
The Summit County Historical Society
Location: 550 Copley Road, Akron, Ohio 44320
Tele: 330.535.1120 | summithistory.org
PUNDERSON MANOR LODGE
Location: 11755 Kinsman Road, Newbury, Ohio 44065-9684
440-564-9144| 800-282-7275
pundersonmaro.com
Stories include: coldness in hallways, fires going out, children laughing, tugs on bedding, and for those who really want exposure, supposedly the Windsor Suite has active paranormal.
SANDUSKY COUNTY HISTORIC JAIL & DUNGEONS, HISTORICAL TOURS
Sandusky County -NWOH
Location: 622 Croghan Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420
sanduskycounty.org.
(photo courtesy of Sandusky County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau)
WARREN CITY HALL
Trumbull County – NE OH
Location: Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren, OH
According to the Trumbull County Tourism office, this City Hall is notoriously haunted. The Victorian Italianate mansion was built in 1871 for Henry Bishop Perkins and his family. At the time, Mr. Perkins was a civic leader. To learn more about the haunted legend of the home click here.
The building is open during city hours, Monday-Friday. If you would like to take a tour of the home, you pick-up a self-guided walking tour next door at the tourism office. Address: 321 Mahoning Ave., NW, Warren.
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Diane is the owner and editor of MyOhioFun.com. She is an avid baker, gardener, Little Free Library owner, who loves to read and travel. She spends most of her days sharing her love of things to do in Ohio, as well as creating destinations and itineraries for group tours and individual travelers.
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