Celebrate Halloween by exploring paranormal Port Washington's rich haunted history. This charming New England style village on the shores of Lake Michigan is only a 30-minute drive north of Milwaukee, WI. This popular annual ghost walk is in 2-parts. It includes a tour of historic downtown haunts and a candlelight exploration of Port Washington's spooky necropolis. When: Friday, October 30, 2015 and Saturday, October 31, 2015 (Halloween night!) Times: 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 each night. Tickets: $15 per person. Purchase tickets at www.capercompany.com Length: 2 hours. You get a lot of ghosts for your money! Ages: Recommended age 13 and over. Under age 13 may be allowed with a responsible adult and at the discretion of the tour leader. This tour is not recommended for people with baby strollers. Max Tour Size: We try to keep it to no more than 25 people per tour. This is a popular ghost walk, so get your tickets early. Walk-in's: At the discretion of the tour leader. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour time. It's VERY IMPORTANT that you park in the city parking lot by Dockside Deli. After the downtown ghost walk, we carpool to the cemetery and if your car isn't there, you won't be able to go. Where: All tours begin at Wisconsin Chair Company historical marker at the marina by the city parking lot next to Dockside Deli at 218 E. Main Street, Port Washington, WI 53074. This is a metered lot so bring quarters. Check the signs to see if the meter time is in effect when you park. For detailed driving and GPS directions, visit the Caper Company website at www.capercompany.com Payment: Credit cards accepted for pre-purchased tickets. Cash for walk-ins. No refunds. For Your Comfort and Enjoyment: Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers for warmth. There is a lot of walking, some along uneven ground. It is not recommended for people with baby strollers. This ghost walk does include some stairs. There is a public restroom near the tour start location. You may want to bring a flashlight for the cemetery portion of the tour. Weather: The ghost walk will go on in light rain. Questions: Contact Susan Fry at susanscotfry@capercompany.com or 262-498-5777 Detailed Directions: Port Washington is about 30 minutes north of Milwaukee. From Milwaukee: Take I-43 N for 20.9 miles Take exit 93 for WI-32 N/County Hwy V toward Port Washington/Grafton for 0.5 miles Turn right at WI-32 N for 3.7 miles Turn right at W Grand Ave for 0.8 miles Turn left onto Franklin. Take your first right on Main and you will see Dockside Deli in front of you. Enter the parking lot on your right and park in the Port Washington city parking lot C4. There are signs on poles. Please be sure to bring change for the parking meters. It?s very important that you park in this lot. The tour group will carpool to the cemetery and if your car isn?t in this lot, you won?t be able to complete the tour. Walk toward Dockside Deli and you will see the Wisconsin Chair Company historical marker. The tour group meets under the shelter by the marina. GPS: Aim for Dockside Deli at 218 E. Main Street, Port Washington, WI 53074. It is adjacent to our gathering spot. If you prefer, the coordinates for the Wisconsin Chair Company monument is 43°23.314' N, 87° 52.084'
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Saturday Oct 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015 and Saturday, October 31, 2015; 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 each night Port Washington, WI $15 per person. Purchase tickets at www.capercompany.com. Credit cards accepted for pre-purchased tickets. Cash for walk-ins. No refunds.
Contact Susan Fry at susanscotfry@capercompany.com or 262-498-5777Port Washington Ghost Walk 2015
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