The Big One. This site (and the book that preceded it) started an avalanche of interest in the peculiar attractions that dot the landscape of our country, from the tourist mecca of Wall Drug (South Dakota) to Wisconsin's own House on the Rock. When you check out the section on Wisconsin you will find an impressive selection of features and tips from around the Dairy State.

Over 1,000 pages with sections devoted to: art deco buildings / bottle houses / bus stations / carousels / car showrooms / diners / dinosaurs / drive-ins / eateries / fairy tale parks / gas stations / giant people & things / grottos / kiddie rides / mid-century buildings / mini golf / motels / pet cemeteries / signs / teepees / theatres / tiki / visionary environments / etc.

Mark Moran & Mark Sceurman started with a small magazine called "Weird New Jersey". Since then they have put out the book "Weird U.S." (listed below in book links), which has spawned an entire series of books and a TV show on the History Channel. This is their website.

This site gives a fascinating view of the world that was and still is. Confused? Of course not. Offered is both a nostalgic view of roadside sites that still linger from days gone by and glimpses of new weirdness that, God willing, will greet visitors for many years to come.

Massive photo collection of roadside attractions and oddities.

A compilation of the strange and bizarre, focusing prominently on Roadside and Outsider Art, amusing business names, and peculiar creations. The Wisconsin section is located here.

Galen's collection of travel photos from around the world includes a section of great Wisconsin locations.

A great listing of many known & unknown "outsider artists" in Wisconsin (& around the world), such as Fred Smith of Phillips & Paul Hefti of La Crosse.

The Kohler Foundation has been essential in preserving many of Wisconsin's outdoor yard art sites. The Kohler Museum in Sheboygan has a fantastic collection of items from sites both still in existence and long gone.

Jim's photo collection of roadside oddities includes the categories: Food & Drink, Big People, Holidays, Animals, Automotive, Objects.

A 21-day roadtrip (that included Wisconsin) in search of the bizarre along America's roadways is chronicled here.

Two investigators of the paranormal, Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk, have compiled a huge assortment of reports dealing with ghosts, UFOs, unexplained animals and other mysteries in the state of Wisconsin.

Make sure to check out the popular forum which has an extensive selection of topics ranging from ghosts to UFOs to cryptozoology and beyond.
chadlewis.proboards19.com/index.cgi

A great and vast collection of Wisconsin's finest ghost, Bigfoot, UFO, and lake monster stories, along with a myriad of other phenomena.

Wisconsin-based UFO reports in the witness' own words, broken down by the date or the county it occurred in.  Plus a lot of other UFO-related information.

The online guide to Wisconsin's peculiar side.  A companion to the book of the same name, co-authored by Richard Hendricks.

The Beast of Bray Road

The official site for news and updates concerning the upright, wolf-like creatures that have been observed in Wisconsin and beyond.

Linda Godfrey, author of
"The Beast of Bray Road"

Personal website of author Linda Godfrey (author of "Strange Wisconsin" and co-author of "Weird Wisconsin").  This site covers more weird things, people and places than just the Bray Road Beast.

Uncanny Radio

"Manwolf and Linda present Uncanny Radio -- your source for uncanny facts and fun. Uncanny Radio is broadcast Wednesday nights from 8-9 on WBSD, and can be streamed at www.wbsdfm.com -- just click the "Listen Live" button. Manwolf is award-winning fantasy author Stephen D. Sullivan; Linda is author and supernatural expert Linda Godfrey."
- from the website

Intuitive Wendy

"Wendy holds a PhD in Holistic Health and Wellness from Reiki Rays Academy. She worked closely with teacher and mentor Dawn Rothwell founder of Reiki Rays to bring back abilities she had as a child. Wendy is a respected Mid West Healer and Medium with International Connections. She is also an Ordained Healing Minister. Wendy teaches Reiki and Celtic Reiki. She specializes in healing sessions. During an intuitive session she is able to connect with your angels, guides, past lives and crossed over loved ones. Wendy also works with pets. Clients are finding that pet reiki helps their beloved pets with healing pain and stress. Wendy is currently working with Wisconsinosity.com to tour Wisconsin's rumored haunts. Wendy can be contacted at wendy@intuitivewendy.com"
- from her website

Burlington Paranormal and UFO Center

A sometimes bizarre assortment of paranormal discussion, stories, photos and ideas, based out of Racine County.
Check out the Wisconsin Vortexes page here.

A county-by-county collection of Wisconsin ghost lore & investigation.

BFRO
(Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization)

This national organization includes several Wisconsin sightings on its website, listed on this page.

Prairie Ghosts

This section of this Illinois website is devoted to Wisconsin ghost stories, listed on this page.

UFO2U

Ghost Traveler

A listing of haunted places in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Ghostboard

A forum dedicated to Wisconsin ghosts and hauntings.
Subject categories include:  General ghost discussion  /  Ghost photos  /  EVPs  /  Wisconsin ghost tales  /  Famous Wisconsin haunted locations  /  Ghost investigation theory and practice  /  Ghosthunting equipment  /  Ghosts in TV, movies and cyberspace  /  Ghost books  /  Paranormal Conferences  /  Paranormal Travel  /  Members' favorite ghost websites

"Unknown Creature Spot is for discussion of unknown, undiscovered, or unexplained sightings of all types of creatures, from upright hairy hominids, thunderbirds and sea monsters to fairies, trolls and kelpies. Related topics such as associated theories, creature-themed entertainment, geographical correlations, cultural and social influences, may also be posted. This is not a site for profanity, racist or obscene remarks, or flaming or harassment of other members, and infractions will mean you are no longer a member. Diverse opinions and pleasant conversations are welcomed and encouraged. Let the creature talk begin!"
- from the website

"The Weird Wisconsin list is for discussion and reporting of the wild and strange phenomena of The Cheesehead State. List topics may include discussions of vampires; ghosts and hauntings; cryptids, Bigfoot, werewolves, lake monsters, and other mystery creatures; UFOs & Alien sightings; macabre murderers and ghouls; Ed Gein; Jeffrey Dahmer; and much much more."
- from the website

"Think Wisconsin is a quiet conservative little state without much going on? Think again! The state has more than its share of paranormal activity from UFO sightings to ghosts and hauntings to bigfoot reports. Join this list to read about and share these paranormal stories from the state of Wisconsin."
- from the website

"Weird Wisconsin has it all on the weirdness and strange goings on...the zip of the zippest!!! A must see site for the latest of the weird news!!"
- from the website

Another listing of haunted places in Wisconsin, somewhat lengthy.  The content page has been copied verbatim by scores of other paranormal wanna-be sites.  Do what Wisconsinosity does: attribute the quotes to the original authors.

Two investigators of the paranormal, Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk, have compiled a huge assortment of reports dealing with ghosts, UFOs, unexplained animals and other mysteries in the state of Wisconsin.

Make sure to check out the popular forum which has an extensive selection of topics ranging from ghosts to UFOs to cryptozoology and beyond.
chadlewis.proboards19.com/index.cgi

Wausau Paranormal Research Society

The Haunting Experiments

Madison Ghostseekers Society

www.paranormalresearchgroup.com

Ghost hunters based in Green Bay take to the road and bring back this collection of photos and reports.

Madison Researchers of the Paranormal (MRIP)

"This is the official site of MRIP™, Madison Researchers Into The Paranormal™, a group of paranormal investigators headquartered in the Madison, Wisconsin area, although some of our members travel from other states to perform research in one of the most pristine paranormal regions of the country."
- from the website

"Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee, or PIM, is a recently formed group based out of Milwaukee, WI that is interested in paranormal phenomena. We use various scientific methods and equipment to try and explain reported paranormal activity...We conduct investigations in private homes and businesses with reports of paranormal activity in an attempt to separate the explainable from the unexplainable."
- from the website

"We investigate paranormal incidences. Ghosts, UFO's, Big Foot, etc... We want to help you come to terms with whatever you saw, heard, felt or smelt. We can help you. We keep your information confidential. You COULD ask our clients but we can't tell you who they are."
- from the website

"The Original Paranormal Investigators of Kenosha, Wisconsin welcome you. We are a volunteer paranormal investigations group that is dedicated to the study, observation and documentation of ghosts, haunted locations, and urban legends in Kenosha County, and other areas of SE Wisconsin and NE Illinois, since October, 2005."
- from the website

"Central Wisconsin Paranormal Research is a small group of indivuals who are interested and experienced in researching the paranormal. The group was founded by Kathie Kessler, a previous member of Stevens Point Paranormal Investigators. CWPR still works with SPPI, and is in contact with many others in the paranormal field."
- from the website

"WISP is headquartered in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.  Our Team of Investigators is willing to travel anywhere within the state, and under certain circumstances may conduct investigations outside of Wisconsin. WISP may be willing to team up with another Paranormal Investigative Team for an investigation if contacted well in advance."
- from the website

"In operation since 2006, Fox Valley Spirit Hunters is a ghost investigation group based in east central Wisconsin. We investigate in the cities of Oshkosh, Neenah and Appleton and also points beyond up to two hours drive away. We will travel further for exceptional cases. There are never any fees for investigations.........We are a group of ghost investigators based in and around the Fox River Valley between Oshkosh and Appleton (Wisconsin) who are interested in proving the existence or non-existence of ghosts. Coming from all walks of life and ranging in ages from early 20s to early 60s, we bring a variety of experience and knowledge to each investigation."
- from the website

"The Coulee Region Paranormal Investigation Society or CRPIS, began its existence as the Coulee Region Ghost Hunting Society or CRGHS in 1991. Started by Mark Waldenberger, the group started with three members and gradually grew and continuted to grow. In 1996, the CRGHS changed its name to the Coulee Region Paranormal Investigation Society or CRPIS with Mark Waldenberger acting as Director and Chief Field Investigator. Since that time, the CRPIS membership has grown and interest continues to grow in membership and the study of the paranormal."
- from the website

"HPI is a group of paranormal investigators based in Wisconsin. We invite you to take a look around and learn a little more about our group and the individuals behind it. Please feel free to contact us at any time, for any reason."
- from the website

"Appleton Paranormal Investigations is a paranormal investigation team serving Appleton, Green Bay, and the surrounding areas of the Fox Valley.....We are looking for opportunities for investigative work in any location you may feel has unexplained activity. Using video and audio equipment, as well as other scientific devices, we take a realistic and open-minded approach to our investigations."
- from the website

"Kindred Spirits Paranormal is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 2004. Since that time, we've conducted investigations at many reported paranormal sites and known haunted locations in the southern Wisconsin area and beyond."
- from the website

"The Greater Milwaukee Paranormal Research Group is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The group's initiative is to help prove or disprove alleged paranormal activity. This is done with the use of several scientific methods. GMPRG also utilizes the talents of our diverse and unique members that make up our investigative team."
- from the website

"We are a small team of paranormal investigators located in S.E. Wisconsin. Our primary focus is to seek out and investigate ANY unexplained phenomena. We are determined to prove the existence of such instances through use of scientific equipment and research. We know that the paranormal is real. The members of this group have each personally experienced different aspects ranging from traditionally thought of hauntings, to witnessing cryptozoology in action. At the same time, we keep an openly skeptical mind. Sometimes there are natural causes creating the illusion of paranormal activity. Sometimes no rational explanation can be found. We will make public, via this site, our findings and documentations of all areas we investigate."
- from the website

"Wisconsin Paranormal Investigators (WPI) was founded in early Spring of 2007 by Jay and his wife Katie due to their love and passion of the paranormal......WPI conducts investigations of hauntings and other paranormal activity in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. We are always looking to talk to others in our area who share our enthusiasm and interest in the paranormal. We conduct private investigations within someone's home or business upon request. Our team has captured some outstanding EVP's (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), and photos. All of our investigations are professionally conducted and we never ask for money or donations. We serve Wisconsin and Northern Illinois areas; however, we will travel further than these boundaries if needed."
- from the website

"There's more to Milwaukee than brats and beer. Milwaukee Ghosts is here to resurrect Milwaukee's fascinating past and bring it to life again in our memories. We focus on walking tours that tell the stories of the people and events that created this beautiful city. We honor the struggle of all those that lived, loved, and died here before us by ensuring that their stories live on"
- from the website

"We are independent paranormal investigators located in Sheboygan, WI. We invite you to browse our website to learn more. Contact us with any questions or to request a paranormal investigation. We look forward to hearing from you!"
- from the website

"SEWPR was established with a strong, experienced base with members having experience and knowledge in a plethora of areas within the field. We thrive to bring a professional sense to dealing with you and your experiences, questions, thoughts, etc. We understand how difficult it may be to talk about an experience or your situation, and we assure you anything discussed will be held in strict confidentiality, as we respect your right to privacy. Just about everyone on our team has had several years of experience with the paranormal and one of our goals is to help you with any questions you may have regarding your experiences or the paranormal in general."
- from the website

"River Cities Paranormal Society is based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. RCPS is a technology/scientific research team exploring claims of paranormal activity throughout the State of Wisconsin. Using strict scientific methods, we can discover possible alternatives or logical explanations to paranormal situations. If we cannot recreate or disprove the activity, we can help people understand through education on how to cope with their paranormal environments. We are not "ghost busters" or "psychics" looking to generate hysteria in our clients. What RCPS offers is a 100% free consultation and paranormal investigation. There are no hidden fees or sneaky service charges whatsoever. We continue to work with our clients as long as they require our services."
- from the website

Wisconsin Department of Tourism

The official website of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism offers up-to-date listings of weekend events, fishing reports, maps, free guides, sections on 'State Park Hidden Gems', 'Nine Natural Wonders', 'Wisconsin Travelogues', 'Just For Kids', 'Golf Wisconsin', and much more.

Wisconsin Online

Central Wisconsin Tourism

On Wisconsin
(Travel section)

Made available by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, this website offers all kinds of travel news, including Dennis McCann's compelling travel articles.

Classic Wisconsin

Explore Wisconsin

Wisconsin Travel

The online version of the Wisconsin Travel Guide provides long lists of attractions, events, activities, campgrounds, parks, stores, etc., in the state of Wisconsin, sorted alphabetically by city. Plus, coupons!

Portal Wisconsin

Things to Do: Wisconsin

Places to see, things to do. Click on the links in the "Regional Attractions" section of their webpage.

Roots Web

This site is oriented more for the genealogy buff, but it does provide a lot of information for those who are seeking information in certain counties.

Wisconsin Historical Society - Odd Wisconsin

Bizarre Wisconsin stories both old and brand-spanking-new, archived and categorized.

Hidden America

Wisconsin Local History Network

A database of Wisconsin genealogy, cemetery listings, historical documents and the like.

Wonders of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Made

Seeing the Light

A site dedicated to the Lighthouses of the Great Lakes. Each lighthouse is told about in full detail, including its history and location.

Lighthouse Friends

Welcome to Lighthousefriends.com! Included on this site are photographs, travel directions, and GPS coordinates garnered while visiting every lighthouse in the United States.

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