Ringling House Ghost Hunt & Sleepover, Baraboo, WI
From $129.00
Investigate the historic Ringling House in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the 1901 mansion built by circus magnate Charles Ringling. Guests report lights switching off at the mention of Sally Ringling’s name, unseen presences at the bedside, and voices from empty rooms.
General Admission ($129 per person), 8PM to 2AM CT: a guided historical tour, then investigations in Sally’s room, the library, the music room with Henry Ringling’s original Steinway, the parlor where three family funerals were held and the basement vault. Professional equipment, refreshments and free investigation time included.
Overnight VIP ($399 for two guests), 6PM to 11AM CT: the full ghost hunt plus early check-in, a private ensuite room and a cooked breakfast. Some rooms sleep up to 3, please contact us for details. If it shows as sold out, join the waitlist and we’ll let you know if a room opens up.
Tickets are extremely limited!
18 & over only, or from 16 with a responsible adult.
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The Ringling House Ghost Hunt & Sleepover, Baraboo, WI
Spend the night in the mansion of America’s circus dynasty, where the Greatest Show on Earth never truly ended
A Circus Dynasty’s Legacy
Built in 1901 by Charles Ringling, one of the five brothers behind The Greatest Show on Earth, this Greek Revival mansion tells the remarkable rags-to-riches story of America’s greatest circus family. Every detail speaks to their extraordinary wealth: five bathrooms at a time when only one in ten American homes had indoor plumbing, electric and gas lighting, a fire suppression system, an intercom network, and an elevator installed in 1915.
But success could not shield the Ringlings from heartbreak. Tragedy followed the family through the decades, and many believe it is that grief that keeps them tied to the house today.
The Spirits of Ringling House
Sally Ringling is the mansion’s tragic leading lady. She lost her father young, watched her brother die at 23 in a car crash, saw her racing driver fiancé killed before their wedding, then lost her RAF pilot husband in a plane crash. She suffered a fatal stroke in the doorway of the bathroom in what is now considered the mansion’s most haunted room.
Alfred Theodore Ringling, circus performer and published author, is said to maintain a scholarly presence in the mansion’s library.
Otto Ringling, the lifelong bachelor and financial mastermind of the circus empire, occasionally makes himself known in Room Six, where he stayed during his visits.
A mysterious maid, an unidentified female spirit in period servant’s dress, has been seen still tending to the house.
Reported Activity
Previous guests and investigators have reported brand new bulbs extinguishing at the precise moment Sally’s name is mentioned, the sensation of someone sitting on the end of the bed and leaning in as if to speak, furniture moving in the night, disembodied voices from empty rooms, and spirits joining in with games, including pencil movements during paranormal Pictionary sessions.
What’s Included
- Guided historical tour revealing the mansion’s circus connections and family tragedies
- Access to Sally’s room, the mansion’s most active paranormal hotspot
- Investigation of the library, where Alfred Theodore Ringling continues his scholarly pursuits
- Exploration of the music room, home to Henry Ringling’s original Steinway grand piano
- Time in the elegant parlor, where three Ringling family funerals were held
- Basement access to the vault and the mansion’s cutting-edge 1901 technology
- Professional paranormal equipment provided, including EMF detectors and spirit communication devices
- Free investigation time to pursue your own encounters
- Optional Estes Method sessions run by our team during free roam
- Refreshments throughout the night
- *Overnight VIP: one of only six private rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and King, Queen, or Full bed, plus a cooked breakfast served at the Ringling family dining table.
- *Early check-in for Overnight VIP Guests from 6PM.
Equipment and recording: Guests are welcome to bring their own ghost hunting equipment (EMF meters, spirit boxes, REM pods and similar). For the privacy of other guests and venue security, photography, video and audio recording are not permitted at any point during the event.
Event Details
- Guided historical tour revealing the mansion’s circus connections and family tragedies
- Access to Sally’s room, the mansion’s most active paranormal hotspot
- Investigation of the library, where Alfred Theodore Ringling continues his scholarly pursuits
- Exploration of the music room, home to Henry Ringling’s original Steinway grand piano
- Time in the elegant parlor, where three Ringling family funerals were held
- Basement access to the vault and the mansion’s cutting-edge 1901 technology
- Professional paranormal equipment provided, including EMF detectors and spirit communication devices
- Free investigation time to pursue your own encounters
- Refreshments throughout the night
- Overnight VIP: one of only six private rooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and King, Queen, or Full bed, plus a cooked breakfast served at the Ringling family dining table
OVERNIGHT VIP GUESTS: Check-in with the team will be from 6:00 PM.
GENERAL ADMISSION GUESTS: Check-in with our team from 7:30PM.
There is ample parking available at the venue itself. No access to rooms will be allowed until after structured investigations have ended.
Venue Location: 201 8th St Baraboo, WI
What to Bring?
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
FAQ
What Should I Expect on a Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most haunted, ghost adventures or TAPS Ghost hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
Reviews
Rating
Paulina and her staff were amazing. The location and experience was superb. Cannot wait to see them again!
My friend and I purchased the VIP tickets for overnight experience at Belle Grove Plantation. While it was cool to be able to explore the house and grounds, the actual ghost hunt got a little boring, especially as it got later. There wasn't a formal check in or introduction and our guide read the information about the location from her notes and did not encourage the guests to interact with the equipment. She talked to the spirits and allowed us to take turns with the Estes machine but it was mostly us sitting around listening to her. We were all ready for bed by midnight. Lovely location and the room itself was beautiful. I do wish breakfast was included. Overall a neat experience but I wish it was a little more exciting and interactive.
My daughter and I booked a Haunted Rooms tour at the Rawlins, Wy Historical Prison. It was so much fun! The haunted rooms teams was amazing, they were knowledgeable with their paranormal investigation equipment. They were attentive yet also allowed us the opportunity to explore and investigate on our own as well. We got some awesome evidence. I was hit in the shoulder by a cabinet that was closed, but swung open with force. Scared the heck out of me, and the Haunted Rooms team member wasn’t able to debunk it because the cabinet door doesn’t move, even when unlatched. My daughter had her hair pulled. We had a cat ball with us that lit up on its own when we asked a spirit to touch it. We had 3 very intelligent conversations with spirits and used a spirit box with these conversations. It was seriously so much fun. I’ve always been a believer in the ability to communicate and connect with spirits, but to witness it personally without being able to debunk anything we experienced made this tour amazing. I look forward to booking again and I’m taking my son this time too.
We just completed the WY. Frontier Prison tour. We had a blast! Loved how they let you roam freely at the end of the night. Also, the use of their equipment & the snacks and refreshments provided are an added perk. Would highly recommend!
Just did a tour at battleship North Carolina and the night can’t be beat. Most definitely one of the most haunted places in NC.
My husband and I just toured the USS North Carolina Battleship this past Saturday. We had an AMAZING experience! Immediately booked another tour for the Bellamy Mansion and ordered paranormal equipment to use. Can’t wait til the next haunt!!!
We investigated the USS William A. Irvin in Duluth MN. It was a great experience, everyone was super friendly and helped whenever they could! if you are debating on signing up. Just do it! we had alot of fun!
Investigated Mortuary Manor in Toledo with my daughter. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and different techniques to attempt to communicate with spirits. The owner was very very nice and was actively trying to help in any way he could. We had a very small group of 5 so we had the run of the place. It was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal. We definitely had some activity during the night. The experience made me want to try out other locations if I can. There were a few graduation parties going on in the area the night I was there so, I’d like to go back and see what I can find when it’s a little more quiet in the beginning of the night but it was a great experience!
Bought this as a gift to my brother. I went in not expecting much but had a great time at Valerie Hill winery. We caught some pretty cool stuff and he had a great Estes session. Highly recommend.
Everything was well organized and smooth. There was no gimmick, it started off as a quiet night paranormal wise, maybe because there was a long game of soccer going on right outside. Nothing to be done about that. Mid-Orange Correctional facility is now also part sports complex. The guides demonstrate tools used for investigating and even though the night started quiet, they didn’t hype up every little sound. They debunked sounds and explained what to look for. By 1am my husband and I ran into a group that came with their own equipment and had returned to a spot they had previously had activity. They welcomed us to join them and my EMF meter flew to red pretty steadily. They brought out the dowsing rod and it pointed at me directly so I was asked if I would hold it. I have never really understood how people don’t move the rods themselves. When I held it I realized there is a sleeve on the handle. So you’re not touching the rod. The rod was very responsive and corresponded with the EMF consistently for a few minutes. Anyway, what I liked most is it seems like the community cares. Everyone in the group checked in on my comfort. It was my favorite part of the night.
