Downtown West Bend Ghost Walk
Author and paranormal researcher J. Nathan Couch, as seen on TRVL Channel’s “In Search of Monsters” and History Channel’s “UnXplained,” leads this haunting experience. Historical information is blended with local legends and eyewitness accounts on this leisurely stroll past an assortment of alleged spooks, specters, and spirits!
ALL THE DETAILS
- The West Bend Ghost Walk is held on select dates or by appointment (see details below).
- Tours meet at 7:00pm on the sidewalk at the northwest corner of 5th Ave. and Chestnut St. (near the Old Sheriff’s Residence and Jail).
- The cost is $15.00. Cash preferred. Venmo and PayPal accepted.
- The walking route is roughly 1.2 miles (15 blocks), some of it uphill.
- Each walk lasts around 90 minutes depending on each group’s enthusiasm and athleticism. It’s recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please keep in mind that, while some local businesses with public restrooms along the route might be available, there is no guarantee.
- The tour is family friendly but recommended for ages 12 and up. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
2026 GHOST WALK SCHEDULE AND RESERVATION INFO
Can’t join us on any of these dates? Walks on additional dates may be possible by special request for groups of 10 or more people. Signed copies of Washington County Paranormal: A Wisconsin Legend Trip and Goatman: Flesh or Folklore? will be available for purchase for $10.00 each (Cash preferred. Venmo and PayPal accepted.) at all Ghost Walks, while supplies last.
2026 DATES
Friday, May 1 – Full Flower Moon
Saturday, May 30 – Blue Moon (observed)
Saturday, June 20
Monday, June 29 – Full Strawberry Moon
Saturday, July 11
Tuesday, July 28 – Full Buck Moon
Saturday, August 8
Thursday, August 27 – Full Sturgeon Moon
Saturday, September 12
Friday, September 25 – Full Harvest Moon
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 25 – Full Hunter’s Moon
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31 – Halloween
Friday, November 13 – Last Friday the 13th of 2026

