Explore Boothbay Harbor’s haunted history with ghostly tales and craft brews. Discover eerie legends and enjoy local beer and BBQ.
Explore Boothbay Harbor’s haunted history with ghostly tales and craft brews. Discover eerie legends and enjoy local beer and BBQ.
- Boothbay Harbor Footbridge - Take a leisurely walk across America’s longest wooden footbridge and soak in the breathtaking harbor views. Why is Boothbay Harbor considered haunted? Explore theories about the Boothbay region being a thin place, starting with the Burnt Island Lighthouse at the harbor’s entrance, known for its long history of…
- Boothbay Harbor Footbridge - Take a leisurely walk across America’s longest wooden footbridge and soak in the breathtaking harbor views. Why is Boothbay Harbor considered haunted? Explore theories about the Boothbay region being a thin place, starting with the Burnt Island Lighthouse at the harbor’s entrance, known for its long history of lighthouse keepers—some of whom never truly left the island.
- Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - On a chilly December afternoon, a mysterious stranger dressed entirely in black checked into the Hotel Fullerton and ventured out to see the ocean surf. Her identity and untimely demise remain unsolved mysteries nearly 100 years after her body was found in the ocean and laid to rest in an unmarked grave on Southport Island.
- Captain Sawyer’s Bed and Breakfast - The first stop on Ghost Row…this street is full of hauntings! Starting with Minnie’s ghost at Captain Sawyer’s Inn and Kaler’s disembodied torso and dancing girl, begin the exploration of the spirited Commercial Street!
- Tugboat Restaurant - Continue the tour of spirited Commercial Street with tales about Mr. Duffy at the Admiral’s Quarters Inn, who seeks a little peace and quiet, and the former (and some say, current) captain of the tugboat Maine, still seen at its helm today.
- Boothbay Harbor - The tour owner has a personal connection with Ghost Row—her vacation rental is haunted by a couple in the basement. There’s also a portal in the attic sleeping loft closet…Call me, My Ghost Story!
- Whale Park - Here Be Monsters. Discuss classic seafarer superstitions and Boothbay Harbor Sea Serpent sightings, with accounts of unknown creatures sighted by hundreds of respectable people along the Maine and Massachusetts coastline, collectively known as The Great New England Sea Serpent.
- Wharf Street - What do Queen Elizabeth I, a ring, and Outer Heron Island have in common? Would you believe the claim on the $1 billion dukedom? This legendary island boasts numerous ghosts, buried treasure, and the lost grave of an English nobleman.
- Footbridge Brewery & Bridgehouse BBQ - One of the early pillars of this community was brutally murdered at home after an act of kindness. His home operated as the Kenniston Hill Inn for many years and is notoriously haunted, as featured on an episode of A&E’s My Ghost Story.

- Shivers aplenty!
- 10% off another Mysterious Harbor Tours e-bike or walking tour
- Boothbay Harbor walking map
- Snacks
- Shivers aplenty!
- 10% off another Mysterious Harbor Tours e-bike or walking tour
- Boothbay Harbor walking map
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
The Boos and Brews Walking Ghost Tour delves into the mysterious history of Boothbay Harbor, sharing chilling stories from a local’s viewpoint. This tour blends thrilling tales set in scenic spots with a stop at the Footbridge Brewery for craft beer and barbecue! The local guide shares eerie stories about the harbor’s most haunted sea captain’s homes,…
The Boos and Brews Walking Ghost Tour delves into the mysterious history of Boothbay Harbor, sharing chilling stories from a local’s viewpoint. This tour blends thrilling tales set in scenic spots with a stop at the Footbridge Brewery for craft beer and barbecue! The local guide shares eerie stories about the harbor’s most haunted sea captain’s homes, Boothbay Harbor’s unique sea serpent, and the haunting legends surrounding many of the harbor’s islands. The tour concludes at the Footbridge Brewery, where participants can enjoy stunning harbor views, a craft beer flight made with locally sourced Maine ingredients, and Bridge House barbecue.
- Our walking tour includes some steep inclines and uneven surfaces, including sidewalks, grass, and wooden walkways. Your guide can assist those who need help with inclines and uneven surfaces. We can also accommodate wheelchairs on a custom tour. Please contact us to discuss this option.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.