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Traverse City Named Michigan’s Spookiest City, Beating Detroit, New Study Reveals

Guest Blogger October 19, 2026 0 Michigan , Traverse City Photo by Mathias Reding Traverse City has been named Michigan’s spookiest city, according to new research from Nomad eSIM. The study analysed destinations across the United States, examining reported haunted locations, ghost-tour availability and monthly search interest in paranormal-related activities. Key findings Traverse City is Michigan’s spookiest city, scoring 18.75/50 and ranking 42nd nationally. The city has 10 reported haunted locations, earning 20/50 for this factor. One ghost-tour listing was identified in Traverse City, earning 5/50 for ghost-tour availability. Traverse City recorded 20 monthly paranormal-related searches, equivalent to approximately 126 searches per 100,000 residents, earning 30/50 for search interest. Traverse City beats Detroit, which scored 16.25/50, despite Detroit having 16 reported haunted locations compared with Traverse City’s 10. Mackinac Island ranks second in Michigan, scoring 17.50/50, followed by Grand Rapids and Detroit, both scoring 16.25/50. Michigan ranks 12th nationally, scoring 30.50/50, with 545 reported haunted locations, three ghost-tour listings and 990 monthly paranormal-related searches. Traverse City’s most haunted landmarks According to HauntedPlaces.org, several historic properties in and around Traverse City have attracted stories of paranormal activity. Traverse City State Hospital — EHP rating: 88.9/100. Originally opened in 1885 as the