90-Minute Ghost Walking Tour in Boothbay Harbor

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Maine, USA

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Overview

Weird tales include the strange goings-on at Boothbay Harbor's famous Opera House, a wealth of haunted B&Bs, and several other supernatural hotspots about town. We also introduce you to the compelling mystery of the Lady of the Dusk. Who was she? And what do the numbers scribbled on a strange note found on her body mean?

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  • Guided haunted history walking tour of building exteriors

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    15 Oak Street
    Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA

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    15 Oak St

    Start at the perfectly-normal-looking post office, the former site of the Hotel Fullerton. Get acquainted with The Lady of the Dusk, a mysterious stranger dressed all in black who checked into the Hotel Fullerton and then disappeared. Her untimely end is still an unsolved mystery.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Harbor House Inn

    Get a glimpse of the Harbor House Inn high atop a hill on Mckown Street. Otherworldly antics at the Harbor House Inn include a rocking chair that moves on its own and the presences of 19th Century owners Captain Mitch Reed and his wife Lucy. Room #5 is especially active.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kaler's Restaurant

    Step back in time at Kaler's Restaurant. Formerly Sherman’s Livery in 1908, Kaler’s Restaurant is a great place to eat. However, strange sounds often emanate from the floor above after all the shops have closed. Is someone still taking a carriage out for a midnight ride?
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Greenleaf Inn & Admirals Quarters

    Meet the boss at The Admiral’s Quarters. Previous owner George Duffy valued his privacy and wasn’t what you’d call a people person. What is now Room #10 was formerly George’s office, until he died there. However, there have been several strange occurrences over the years that indicate he never really left.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tugboat Inn

    Watch for the captain at the Tugboat Inn Restaurant. Built from the remains of a tugboat that formerly worked the New England coast, employees of this unique restaurant on occasion claim to see a ghostly captain at the wheel. The former tugboat captain’s haunted hi-jinx is the talk of staff.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Captain Sawyer's Bed and Breakfast

    On some nights, long-dead Minnie Sawyer appears on the widow’s walk. Is she still searching for someone long-lost? Minnie and a few other spirits keep the proprietors on their toes. Paranormal manifestations vary from ghostly glimpses into the past to possible poltergeist activity.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Whales Park

    Beautiful views of the ocean accompany colorful sailor's yarns including local sea serpent sightings at the pier of Boothbay Harbor.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

    Widely known as the most haunted place in Boothbay Harbor, the Opera House has hosted the famous and the dead. Once home to a fraternal organization called the Knights of Pythias, it is now the stomping ground of full body apparitions and scores of paranormal investigators. The storied venue is said to house many different spooks.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Thistle Inn Restaurant

    Although he left a frightful first impression on the new innkeeper, the cantankerous spirit believed to be a man named Samuel Miller appears to have mellowed over the years. In fact, this surly sea captain has proven to be quite protective. He's believed to have saved the home from destruction on at least two occasions.
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    8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We normally do not get the opportunity to go inside the buildings
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 90-Minute Ghost Walking Tour in Boothbay Harbor?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We normally do not get the opportunity to go inside the buildings
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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