The Jonathan Padelford, Saint Paul
The Jonathan Padelford riverboat in Saint Paul, MN, is rumored to be haunted by a man who drowned after falling from the pilothouse. Guests and staff report hearing phantom footsteps and a splash, only to find no one in the river when they investigate the sounds. The Legend: A man reportedly drowned after climbing to the top of the pilothouse and falling into the Mississippi River. His spirit is said to remain on the boat, continuing to haunt it. Passengers and crew members have reported hearing phantom sounds, such as footsteps and a loud splash. These sounds often replay the scene of the drowning. When people check the area where the sounds originate, no one is found in the water, suggesting a ghostly phenomenon. The Jonathan Padelford is a real riverboat that offers sightseeing cruises on the Mississippi River. The boat operates as a normal riverboat, with the haunted legend adding to its mystique.