STILLWATER GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Rivertown Terror Tour — a one‑hour Stillwater trolley of ghosts, myths and mischief
A one‑hour, trolley‑delivered ghost tour that departs from Charlie’s Irish Pub and visits haunted sites around historic Stillwater; this guide lays out meeting logistics, the route, and what to expect.
Rivertown Terror Tour — a one‑hour Stillwater trolley of ghosts, myths and mischief.
Come on an adventure that will haunt and entertain: the Rivertown Terror Tour is a one‑hour, trolley‑hosted outing that departs from Charlie’s Irish Pub and carries riders to sites around historic Stillwater to hear myths and legends, pursue villains and convicts, and interact with the ghosts they’re based on. It’s staged in the spirit of the Halloween season and designed to be equal parts theater and local lore.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Charlie’s Irish Pub: food, drink and the launch point
Arrive early to take advantage of Charlie’s food and beverages inside the Water Street Inn; the pub is the tour’s meeting place and offers a chance to eat and drink before boarding.
A spine‑tingling wild ride
The program delivers a fast, theatrical hour of screams, laughter and shivers as guides lead you to haunted sites, recount myths and legends, and stage encounters with ghosts and characters from Stillwater’s past.
Back to the Water Street Inn
Riders are returned at the north end of the Water Street Inn near the parking lot, completing the loop at the tour’s original landmark.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Expect a brisk, staged hour: the trolley loads at Charlie’s Irish Pub and then moves from site to site around Stillwater while storytellers chase local villains and convicts, invoke ghosts from the past and, on occasion, invite the audience to help solve a crime or two. It’s a theatrical, communal take on local legend that leverages the town’s history and the season to deliver shocks and laughs in equal measure.
THE PRE‑SHOW
Charlie’s Irish Pub: food, drink and the launch point
Arrive early to take advantage of Charlie’s food and beverages inside the Water Street Inn; the pub is the tour’s meeting place and offers a chance to eat and drink before boarding.
THE RIDE
A spine‑tingling wild ride
The program delivers a fast, theatrical hour of screams, laughter and shivers as guides lead you to haunted sites, recount myths and legends, and stage encounters with ghosts and characters from Stillwater’s past.
THE RETURN
Back to the Water Street Inn
Riders are returned at the north end of the Water Street Inn near the parking lot, completing the loop at the tour’s original landmark.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Rivertown Terror Tour runs for one hour.
Meet at 436 Chestnut St E #422, Stillwater, MN 55082 — Charlie’s Irish Pub (located inside the Water Street Inn). The trolley loads at the southeast corner facing the river; riders are returned at the north end near the parking lot.
Plan to arrive early if you want to enjoy Charlie’s food and beverages at the Water Street Inn before boarding.
A staged, interactive ghost tour that mixes myths, legends and live storytelling; expect theatrical scares, audience interaction and a brisk pace through multiple Rivertown sites.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rivertown Terror Tour?
The tour lasts one hour.
Where do I meet the trolley?
Meet at 436 Chestnut St E #422, Stillwater, MN 55082 — Charlie’s Irish Pub (inside the Water Street Inn).
Exactly where does the trolley load?
The trolley loads at the southeast corner (facing the river) of Charlie’s Irish Pub.
Where are riders returned after the tour?
Riders are returned to the north end of the Water Street Inn near the parking lot.
Is food or drink available before the tour?
Yes — you can come early and enjoy Charlie’s food and beverages at the Water Street Inn before boarding.
What will we see or experience on the tour?
The program pursues villains and convicts, runs into ghosts from the past, and may even invite riders to help solve a crime or two; it’s presented as a spine‑tingling, theatrical ride with screams, laughter and shivers.