Haunting Histories: An Audio Tour of Milwaukee‘s Wicked Westown

Get to know one of Milwaukee‘s most haunted neighborhoods, Westown, and discover why Marquette University is considered one of the nation‘s most haunted schools. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll visit eleven haunted locations and hear some of Milwaukee‘s most spook-tacular tales! Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends. Along the way, you‘ll meet some of Milwaukee‘s most famous ghosts, including a professor who continues to report to work, and a home-proud beer baron. You‘ll also see the site of one of the city‘s most notorious murders. Lace up your shoes and join me in discovering the haunted side of this historic neighborhood. This family-friendly hour-long walk does contain content that may be disturbing, including details of murders, mentions of suicide and accidental deaths. Please use caution when selecting this tour for very young or sensitive audiences.

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Location: Milwaukee

What's Included

VoiceMap Application
Lifetime access to The Golden City of Samarkand tour
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there a minimum age requirement for the Haunting Histories tour?

A: There's no strict age limit for the Haunting Histories tour, but since it includes some disturbing historical content, it’s not recommended for very young children or those who might be sensitive to stories of murder and death. I'd say it's more suitable for ages 12 and up, but use your discretion based on your child's maturity level.

Q: How does the audio tour work? Do we need to download an app?

A: You'll need to download the VoiceMap app to access the tour. Once you’ve got it, you can download the audio and maps for offline use, which is super helpful! Just make sure your phone is charged and you've got good walking shoes on!

Q: What if the weather is bad on the day of our tour?

A: Since this is a self-guided tour, you can really pick your own day! If the weather looks bad, you can always reschedule and choose another day that works for you. Just make sure to dress appropriately, especially if it’s chilly or rainy!

Discussions

Just did the Haunting Histories tour and it was spooktacular!

I recently went on the Haunting Histories audio tour in Milwaukee, starting from the Public Museum. It was so much fun! The stories about the ghosts, especially the professor still 'working' at Marquette, were super creepy but intriguing. I did it with my friends, and we all loved exploring the Westown area while listening to the audio. Highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys a bit of history mixed with ghostly tales!

Thinking of gifting the Haunting Histories tour!

I’m considering this audio tour as a gift for my sister’s birthday. She loves spooky stuff! Has anyone done it with younger relatives or friends? I’m a little concerned about the disturbing content but think she'll enjoy the chill vibes. Would love any feedback!