Billy's Bar & Grill
Now a restaurant, the building that is now Billy's was once a hotel built in the 1800s. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was one of 86 area buildings damaged in a fire in 1884. Today the restaurant serves food, drinks and entertains with karaoke, but it is also reportedly haunted. The ghost of a woman with red hair has been seen by several witnesses in the windows of the third floor. Some believe it to be Lotta, the wife of former owner Charles Jackson. Other rumors name her as a prostitute from the 1920s who went missing while working at the hotel. Odd noises, moving objects and lights turning on and off also plague the building.
Billy's Bar & Grill
214 Jackson St.
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 421-3570
billysbargrill.com
Anthony's Parkway Grille
The building that houses Anthony's Parkway Grille was once home to another long-standing restaurant, Benchwarmer Bob's; paranormal activity here was reported for years. Now an upscale American restaurant, it is not known if the building still has trouble. In the past, several restaurant employees reported seeing a full apparition of a Native American in the basement hallway. It is also reported that local police dogs will not enter the premises.
Anthony's Parkway Grille
251 W Burnsville Pkwy.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 746-8890
parkwaygrillemn.com
Forepaugh's Restaurant
A historic 19th century location, Forepaugh's is a classic structure that was remodeled and now offers a setting full of crystal chandeliers and antique furniture. The food is delicate classic French cuisine. The building itself is a historic three-story Victorian with a history of illustrious owners over the past 130 years. The rumors have building namesake Joseph Forepaugh committing suicide in nearby Irvine Park just outside the mansion. Just a short time later, a house maid is rumored to have hanged herself on the upper floor. It is her ghost that supposedly haunts the building. The ghosts of Joseph and his wife have been seen, lights go off and on, and loud footsteps can be heard in the basement and upper floors.
Forepaugh's Restaurant
276 Exchange St. South
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651) 224-5606
forepaughs.com
Article Written By Sara John
Sara John is a professional writer and copy editor living in Des Moines, IA. She has worked professionally for seven years, and written articles for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, as well as other local publications. She is a graduate of Grand View University and holds a B.A. in journalism.
