Quiet, beautiful, and haunting in its own right — Oakwood Cemetery holds the stories of Traverse City’s early residents, told among their resting places. On this respectful walking tour, we’ll share graveyard legends, forgotten histories, and local ghostly lore tied to the very people buried beneath your feet.
This tour is reflective, meaningful, and deeply human — with a touch of the unexplained. We also touch on the iconography of gravestones and a short grave rubbing hands on experience at the end of the 90 minute walking tour.
️ Please note: This is a real cemetery and a storytelling tour.
Best for: Graveyard explorers, history lovers, those drawn to liminal spaces Not for: Guests se...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Grave Rubbing Materials
Restrooms are not located on site
Meeting Points
Departure
Traverse City Firefighter's Station 2
Do NOT park at the fire station. Instead, use the entrance to Oakwood Cemetery. The Oakwood Cemetery entrance is right across the street from the fire station. Upon entering the 8th St entrance, take an immediate RIGHT TURN. Park on the grass to the right of the gravel lane next to 8th street.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Quiet, beautiful, and haunting in its own right — Oakwood Cemetery holds the stories of Traverse City’s early residents, told among their resting places. On this respectful walking tour, we’ll share graveyard legends, forgotten histories, and local ghostly lore tied to the very people buried beneath your feet.
This tour is reflective, meaningful, and deeply human — with a touch of the unexplained. We also touch on the iconography of gravestones and a short grave rubbing hands on experience at the end of the 90 minute walking tour.
️ Please note: This is a real cemetery and a storytelling tour.
Best for: Graveyard explorers, history lovers, those drawn to liminal spaces Not for: Guests se...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Grave Rubbing Materials
Restrooms are not located on site
Meeting Points
Departure
Traverse City Firefighter's Station 2
Do NOT park at the fire station. Instead, use the entrance to Oakwood Cemetery. The Oakwood Cemetery entrance is right across the street from the fire station. Upon entering the 8th St entrance, take an immediate RIGHT TURN. Park on the grass to the right of the gravel lane next to 8th street.
Return
Itinerary
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Traverse City
Your experienced tour guide will meet you at the 8th St Oakwood Cemetery Tour entrance to explore this 164+ year old cemetery.
Haunted Traverse's Guests start their early evening with our Oakwood Cemetery's Grave Tales Tour. Explore, learn, and enjoy the tales of the Oakwood Cemetery as we share the story of the White Lady, Wild Bill Germaine, a Civil War soldier's tale, and a Northern Michigan Asylum Patient's last days.
This 90-minute tour is designed to witness how the cemetery reflects on the influences of the past, explore the iconography of the more interesting gravestones, and hear about some of its more famous residents.
Our tours are designed to be kept small. We may from time to time exceed our max of 17 guests, but we try not to. Up to 17 total spots total.
