Rider's Inn ~ Est. 1818
Paranormal Visits
Experience the History
Discover the Unkown
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The History That Never Left
What began as a six-room stagecoach stop became something far more.
The Rider family raised generations within these walls. Settlers filled every available space — rooms, hallways, and even outside beneath their wagons when the inn overflowed.
Soldiers from the War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie era, and the Civil War sought shelter here. Some came to hide. Some came to heal. Some may never have fully left.
Those escaping slavery are believed to have hidden in the cellar before moving through tunnels beneath the property toward the train tracks or the lake on their journey toward freedom in Canada.
With that much history, pain, fear, hope, life, and death held inside one building…
No one truly knows how many people passed through these walls.
Or how many never left.
Choose Your Haunted Stay Experience
Not all rooms feel the same.
Some are quiet.
Some are not.
Level I – The Curious Stay
For guests who want the history without pushing their luck.
- Light, occasional unexplained activity
- Subtle sounds or disturbances
- Ideal for first-time guests
You may notice something… or just wonder if you did.
Level II – The Aware Stay
For guests who want a stronger paranormal atmosphere.
- Noticeable energy shifts
- Footsteps or movement
- Objects slightly displaced
- A growing feeling that you are not alone
Most guests don’t sleep straight through the night.
Level III – The Rider Rooms
For guests specifically seeking the most historically connected rooms.
Featured Rooms Include:
Room 3
Joseph Rider Jr. was born in this room and later passed in the same room.
Room 11
Known as Suzanne’s room, Joseph Rider Sr.’s fourth wife. She is said to have passed after a tragic fall near the staircase.
Reported Activity Includes:
- Audible movement
- Shadows
- Interrupted sleep
- Heavy or uneasy room energy
- The feeling of being watched
These rooms are not for everyone.
Level IV – The Unexplained
For guests who want the most intense overnight experience available.
- Highest level of reported activity
- Rooms closest to historically active areas
- Strong atmosphere noted by guests and staff
Guests Have Reported:
- Voices with no source
- Doors moving on their own
- Lights turning on or off
- A constant feeling of being watched
Not recommended for light sleepers.
Paranormal Packages Available
Guests may add a paranormal experience to their stay.
Self-Guided Paranormal Experience
Explore the inn at your own pace.
Includes:
- Historical overview
- Suggested active areas
- Late-night access to approved common areas
- Perfect for curious guests, couples, and small groups
Medium-Guided Paranormal Experience
A deeper, more structured experience.
Includes:
- Guided walkthrough of historically active areas
- Storytelling based on documented history, local legend, and guest reports
- Private or group options when available
- Ideal for those wanting a stronger connection to the inn’s energy and history
Restricted Areas Notice
For safety, preservation, and historical integrity:
- Cellar and tunnel exploring is not included in standard guest packages
- Cellar/tunnel access is subject to change
- Access is only available to approved professional paranormal investigators
- Management reserves the right to restrict access at any time
What Guests & Staff Have Reported
While paranormal activity is never guaranteed, guests and staff have reported:
- Footsteps in empty hallways
- Lights turning on or off
- Doors opening or closing by themselves
- Unexplained voices
- Sudden cold spots
- Objects moved from where they were left
- The feeling of being watched
- Shadows near stairways and hallways
“We heard footsteps outside our door at 2AM… but no one was there.”
“The room felt different the second we walked in.”
“I didn’t believe in this stuff before staying here.”
“Something turned the bathroom light on during the night.”
Would You Stay Here For One Night?
This is not a haunted attraction.
This is a real 200+ year-old historic inn.
Families were raised here.
Travelers found shelter here.
Soldiers mended here.
People hid here.
Some passed here.
And some believe the energy never left.