What is the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk?

The Kennebunkport Ghost Walk is a 90-minute guided tour exploring the town’s haunted history. Guests hear authentic ghost stories, local folklore, and paranormal accounts tied to Kennebunkport’s historic sites, inns, and coastal landmarks.

Where does the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk start?

The tour begins in front of White Columns, located at 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME. This Greek Revival mansion, now home to the First Families Museum, is one of the featured haunted stops on the walk.

How long is the ghost tour?

Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.

What can I expect during the tour?

Expect a mix of eerie ghost stories, fascinating local history, and visits to reportedly haunted locations. Guides share well-researched tales about the town’s past residents, spiritualist experiments, and mysterious maritime legends.

Is the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk scary?

The tour is more spooky than terrifying. It focuses on storytelling and history rather than jump scares, making it suitable for curious guests who enjoy paranormal tales without extreme fright.

The walk is led by knowledgeable local guides from American Ghost Walks, using original research from historian and tour developer Allison Jornlin. They bring local folklore and eyewitness accounts to life.

What are some of the haunted stops?

Highlights include White Columns, the Louis T. Graves Library, Nonantum Resort, and the Lorin Deland Memorial Bench. Each stop features its own chilling story and connection to Kennebunkport’s supernatural past.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The minimum age is 13 years old due to some mature or unsettling themes. It’s best suited for teens and adults with an interest in ghost stories and history.

What should I bring or wear?

The tour runs rain or shine, so wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bringing a light jacket, umbrella, or flashlight is also recommended.

Where can I park before the tour?

Free public parking is available at 30 North Street, about a 7-minute walk from White Columns. Paid parking and restrooms can also be found near Alisson’s Restaurant at 11 Dock Square.

Can I bring my pet on the tour?

Only service animals are permitted for safety and liability reasons. Guests are encouraged to leave other pets at home.

How do I book the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk?

You can reserve your spot directly through American Ghost Walks online. Tickets cost $31.82 per person, including all taxes and fees. Early booking is recommended as tour groups are limited in size.

Kennebunkport Ghost Walks | American Ghost Walks

On his way home from a long day's work, a young man driving his horse-drawn cart in Kennebunkport came upon a group of good-looking city girls who asked him for a ride. He couldn’t believe his luck and obliged. The gleeful teens chatted and sang as they went. All was merry until they came beside a quite normal-looking grassy knoll. Suddenly the young man and his passengers were screaming in terror. The formerly placid horse suddenly spooked, leaping away from the hill and racing down the road, nearly overturning the cart. As he grabbed the reins tight, the young man turned to see a pale apparition just 10 feet beyond, floating above them. About the size of a woman in long, snow-white trailing skirts, the frightful thing kept ahead of the panicked horse for almost a half a mile.

It was this ghost story and its stunning epilogue that forced famous poet and Kennebunkport local Silas Perkins to seriously reconsider his skepticism about the paranormal. The evidence forced Silas to admit ghosts might actually exist.

Expect to hear more real ghost stories like this from the history of Kennebunkport and neighboring Kennebunk. Strange tales from haunted hotels and inns abound as does mysterious maritime history. Supernatural stories of this community feature roaming spirits, Spiritualist seances, and a poltergeist. See the Itinerary section below for a sample of the stops.

The Kennebunkport Ghost Walk was originally created by Maine's own Sally Lobkowicz and her Red Cloak Tours company dedicated to preserving New England history and folklore. In 2022, Red Cloak joined forces with American Ghost Walks and tour developer Allison Jornlin refreshed the script with new ghost stories and supernatural talesz. Our original research is the foundation of this haunted history tour where we interview the real experiencers, explore historical records, talk to local business owners to give you Kennebunkport ghost stories you will not get anywhere else.

A free public parking lot is available at 30 North Street. (A 7-minute walk from White Columns.) Paid public parking and public restrooms available near Alisson's Restaurant at 11 Dock Square. Please see parking information on Kennebunkport’s municipal website for more specifics.
This tour runs rain or shine, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency.
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t need their assistance.

Discover the hidden secrets and unique mysteries of coastal Maine from a local guide.
Hear the hair-raising story the Harriman family and the poltergeist that destroyed their happy home.
Explore the supernatural side of celebrities who summered in the Kennebunks, including Booth Tarkington and Margaret Deland.
Fathom the seafaring yarns of haunted lighthouses, dire premonitions, ghost ships, and sea serpents.
Learn how Spiritualism and psychical research influenced area residents.
Expand your knowledge of neighborhood ghosts including the "Rustling Lady."
Marvel at Kennebunk's connections to the Salem Witch Trials.

What is the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk?

The Kennebunkport Ghost Walk is a 90-minute guided tour exploring the town’s haunted history. Guests hear authentic ghost stories, local folklore, and paranormal accounts tied to Kennebunkport’s historic sites, inns, and coastal landmarks.
Where does the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk start?

The tour begins in front of White Columns, located at 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME. This Greek Revival mansion, now home to the First Families Museum, is one of the featured haunted stops on the walk.
How long is the ghost tour?

Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
What can I expect during the tour?

Expect a mix of eerie ghost stories, fascinating local history, and visits to reportedly haunted locations. Guides share well-researched tales about the town’s past residents, spiritualist experiments, and mysterious maritime legends.
Is the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk scary?

The tour is more spooky than terrifying. It focuses on storytelling and history rather than jump scares, making it suitable for curious guests who enjoy paranormal tales without extreme fright.
Who leads the tour?

The walk is led by knowledgeable local guides from American Ghost Walks, using original research from historian and tour developer Allison Jornlin. They bring local folklore and eyewitness accounts to life.
What are some of the haunted stops?

Highlights include White Columns, the Louis T. Graves Library, Nonantum Resort, and the Lorin Deland Memorial Bench. Each stop features its own chilling story and connection to Kennebunkport’s supernatural past.
Is the tour suitable for children?

The minimum age is 13 years old due to some mature or unsettling themes. It’s best suited for teens and adults with an interest in ghost stories and history.
What should I bring or wear?

The tour runs rain or shine, so wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bringing a light jacket, umbrella, or flashlight is also recommended.
Where can I park before the tour?

Free public parking is available at 30 North Street, about a 7-minute walk from White Columns. Paid parking and restrooms can also be found near Alisson’s Restaurant at 11 Dock Square.
Can I bring my pet on the tour?

Only service animals are permitted for safety and liability reasons. Guests are encouraged to leave other pets at home.
How do I book the Kennebunkport Ghost Walk?

You can reserve your spot directly through American Ghost Walks online. Tickets cost $31.82 per person, including all taxes and fees. Early booking is recommended as tour groups are limited in size.