We Checked Out The 9 Most Terrifying Places In Minnesota And They’re Horrifying
Believe it or not, Minnesota has one or two unsettling spots of its own. When you visit these places, you may feel a shiver run up your spine or your hair stand on end, but that’s what makes them so interesting! These nine disturbing locations may just be the most haunted places in Minnesota. You’ll want to see them for yourself – if you dare.
The Palmer House Hotel is often cited as one of the most haunted places in Minnesota. Since it was built in 1901, dozens of guests and employees have experienced strange happenings while in the hotel. If you're interested, you can take a creepy tour, or even request to sleep in one of the most haunted rooms!
In the early 1900s, Dorothy was a small but thriving railroad town. But after the railroad was abandoned, the town's few structures fell into disrepair. Today, you can still visit the town. But after a fire in 2014 wiped out a longstanding church, not much remains but the memories of times passed.
If you must drive on this road, make sure you don't stop for anyone. Drivers have reported a phantom hitchhiker along the remote stretch of road near Sherack, Minnesota. That is, a hitchhiker who suddenly disappears after he enters your car. Best to just keep on driving, no matter what.
This eerie ruin in Rosemount was a short-lived ammunition factory built during World War II. It was later deeded to the University of Minnesota for experiments, but little has been done with the property since. Rust and concrete are the dominant fixtures on the landscape, making it a truly creepy place.
This hospital first opened in the early 1900s to treat tuberculosis patients. As you can imagine, it has a colorful history from the time it opened until it finally closed in 2003. And while that history is certainly fascinating, you may want to think twice before trying to visit. Not only is it on private property, but it is truly creepy. Broken windows, crumbling walls, and old medical instruments do not create a welcoming environment.
Orfield Labs is the quietest place in Minnesota. That's what makes it so creepy. It's not a haunting or an abandoned ruin, but there is something uncanny about complete silence. Just imagine being alone with your thoughts for an extended period of time. Pretty terrifying, right?
Better known as Glensheen Mansion, this old house has a spooky history. While rumors of a haunting have never been confirmed, the story of two murders at the mansion is well-known. That alone makes this an eerie place to visit when you look past all the ornate decorations and beautiful gardens.
Not only is Anoka the Halloween Capital of the World, but it's also home to at least three alleged hauntings, including one at a hundred-year-old hospital. A place like that is bound to one or two creepy happenings linked with it.
Did you know that a series of creepily beautiful tunnels lies just under Duluth? They are full of beautiful stonework and even view of Lake Superior you can't get anywhere else. But it comes at a price: exploring the underground can be dangerous, with flooding and blockages possible. Do you dare?
Address: Palmer House Hotel & Restaurant, 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378, USA
Address: Dorothy, MN 56750, USA
Address: County Road 21, Co Rd 21, Prior Lake, MN, USA
Address: Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
Address: 2650 Nopeming Rd, Duluth, MN 55810, USA
Address: 2709 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
Address: Anoka, MN, USA
Address: Duluth, MN, USA
Address: 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804, USA
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Most Haunted Places In Minnesota
October 19, 2021
Tori Jane
What are some super creepy places in Minnesota?
Minnesota is a state that, for whatever reason, really does seem to have its fair share of creepy places. Some of those are said to be haunted. Some have been abandoned for decades. Some have terrifying pasts, dark histories, or otherwise less-than-ideal backstories. Some of our favorite creepy places in Minnesota include haunts like the Wabasha Street Caves, in St. Paul, which is said to be haunted by gangsters from the 1920s (as well as a bartender). The Braemar Golf Course, in Edina, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a man named Jim. Rumor has it that a man experiencing homelessness was found deceased on the property once upon a time, and it hasn’t been quite right ever since. It’s an overall unsettling place. In Minneapolis, there are plenty of places that will give you the chills; one of those is the First Avenue Nightclub, which was supposedly the scene of a suicide a long time ago that now has itself some ghosts.
Are there any haunted hotels in Minnesota?
Of course! There are lots of ghosts in this creepy old state – and many of them “reside” in hotels and motels (and some beds and breakfasts). Some of our favorite haunted hotels in Minnesota include the St. James Hotel, in Red Wing, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a former owner. However, that person is not the only one to roam these halls despite being long deceased; every single floor of the building has had a plethora of reports of the supernatural, from objects moving on their own to doors slamming and electricity behaving strangely. There’s also the Water Street Inn, in Stillwater, which is said to be haunted by the spirits of a Confederate-era officer. Common phenomena reported at the Inn include flickering lights and standard spooky fare. For more of our favorite haunted hotels in Minnesota, check this article out!
Address: Palmer House Hotel & Restaurant, 500 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378, USA
Address: Dorothy, MN 56750, USA
Address: County Road 21, Co Rd 21, Prior Lake, MN, USA
Address: Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
Address: 2650 Nopeming Rd, Duluth, MN 55810, USA
Address: 2709 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
Address: Anoka, MN, USA
Address: Duluth, MN, USA
Address: 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804, USA
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
