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We’re about to become one of your favorite haunts ! New York State is not just a place to play – it’s a place that can play to your fears and make you believe in ghosts. Explore the Haunted History Trail of New York State, a collection of over 65 creepy, spooky, and downright haunted locations, spanning over 400 miles across the state. The year-round trail invites the paranormal-curious to participate in guided ghost tours and special events, and serious investigative teams to discover ghost hunting locations for themselves. As you browse our guide, learn more about each of our haunted stops. Read about the bone-chilling history and make plans to visit, and experience the supernatural firsthand. (Some of our locations are open daily while others are available by appointment only. We suggest you contact a stop ahead of time to ensure the best experience.) Welcome to your next adventure. All photos courtesy of AmityPhotos.com except where noted. Wing’s Castle pictured on cover.
Support provided by Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program under the Market NY initiative.
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CONTENTS ABOUT THE TRAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Learn about New York State’s history from ghosts, legends and locations.
TRAIL MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 View a state map of our locations and start making plans!
Explore By Regions Each region provides numerous unique opportunities: haunted inns, restaurants, museums, a lighthouse and more. GREATER NIAGARA & CHAUTAUQUA-ALLEGHENY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Explore By Experience . . .
From the mighty Niagara Falls and City of Buffalo to the rolling hills of rural communities, there are some seriously haunted places here. The mystic beauty of the Great Lakes plays an important role in the past and present of Chautauqua-Allegheny.
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Search by type of ghostly experience that best suits your interests. TRAIL PARTNERS/TRAVEL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . 32 The Haunted History Trail of New York State is a collaboration of 32 New York State counties.
FINGER LAKES & CENTRAL NEW YORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19 Exceptional New York State wines are just some of the spirits you’ll find in the lush landscape of the Finger Lakes and Syracuse area. The Erie Canal plays a significant role in the towns and villages in Central New York.
Ghostly Events Calendar For year-round paranormal events happening throughout the state, see our full online calendar at www.hauntedhistorytrail.com/events
1000 ISLANDS/SEAWAY & ADIRONDACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 The beautiful, isolated locations of the 1000 Islands often bring out the best in mysteries and ghost stories. The scenic mountains and lakes of the Adirondacks reveal a bloody history.
CAPITAL SARATOGA, HUDSON VALLEY & CATSKILLS . . . . . . . . 24-29 A strong political center and gorgeous communities are the perfect settings for intrigue in the Capital region. The brooding Catskill Mountains are a landscape that lends itself well to ghostly encounters. And like the magnificent Hudson River, early American history flows through the Hudson Valley.
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he Greater Niagara Region, on the western side of New York, is home to more than the impressive natural wonder that is Niagara Falls. Just a short drive from the falls also lie the region’s supernatural wonders – a haunted inn, theatre, and museum. From ghostly tales at a haunted winery to evening investigations at an old asylum – you will find the perfect level of paranormal in Greater Niagara. Chautauqua Allegheny’s quaint lakeside villages and beautiful Allegheny Mountains mask the hauntings and spirits that reside in this area of the state. From a Lake Erie lighthouse that hides a dark past, to the famous Haunted Hinsdale House, to Lily Dale Assembly the fun begins where others have met their end.
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The Hauntings Rolling Hills Asylum 11001 Bethany Center Road East Bethany, NY 14054 585-502-4066 Established in 1827 as the Genesee County Poor House, this location is known for its paranormal activity which include class “A” EVPs, shadow people, disembodied voices, and more. With over 1,700 documented deaths and hundreds not recorded, it’s no wonder Haunted North America rated it as the second most haunted site in the United States.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts, guided tours, special events TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Adventures; Paranormal Challenge; Ghost Hunters; American Horror Story; American Horror Story Asylum’s Promotion; Ghost Asylum SEE #1 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Red Coach Inn 2 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-282-1459 Overlooking the spectacular Upper Rapids of Niagara Falls, Red Coach Inn is home to a few ghosts – including the bride and groom who took their lives on their wedding day. Ask the staff about the ghost stories or experience them for yourself; guests of the historic hotel have reported seeing jewelry move across dressers, hearing music playing in the middle of the night, and the sound of people walking and dancing above them when they are already on the top floor. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Haunted overnight, haunted dining TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Celebrity Ghost Stories – The Haunting of Bernie Kopell SEE #2 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Heaven Sent B & B 6440 Pike Street » Portageville, NY 14536 » 585-468-5968 A converted church and rectory from the 1800s is now a delightfully charming, yet haunted, bed and breakfast located at the southern end of Letchworth State Park. Guests have experienced sounds of ghostly children running, lights turning on and off on their own, and even apparitions. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Haunted overnights, group tours (between 6 and 12 participants) available by reservation SEE #4 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Harvester 56 Theater 56 Harvester Avenue, Box 15 Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-9721 Join professional paranormal investigators in Harvester 56, a black box theater, as they lead ghost hunts throughout different parts of the building. Guests have reported sightings, captured extensive photographic evidence, and held intelligent conversations with a young man, and a mother and child duo. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts available (between 8 and 16 participants) by reservation SEE #5 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
The Rapids Theatre 1711 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14305 716-205-8925, ext. 4 One of the most historical buildings remaining in the city of Niagara Falls, the Rapids Theatre is home to plenty of paranormal activity. Visitors have reported hearing voices, footsteps, doors opening and closing, and mysterious whistling with keys jingling, and sightings of full blown apparitions. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
The Winery at Marjim Manor 7171 E. Lake Road (Rt. 18) » Appleton, NY 14008 » 716-778-7001 Shubal Scudder Merritt built the manor in the 1800s, the same home where he accidentally shot and killed his son Lewis. In the very doorway where Lewis died, staff have seen a Victorian boy standing and visitors have overheard the ghostly question, “Who’s in my house?” Now operating as a winery, guests are welcome to taste wines and hear more of the manor’s haunted tales, such as lights that turn on by themselves, and wine bottles that fall off shelves.
Ghost hunts (groups of 10-50) available by reservation TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters SEE #6 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Hear ghostly tales during a wine tasting, ghost hunts available by reservation. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters; Most Terrifying Places in America SEE #3 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Iron Island Museum 998 Lovejoy Street Buffalo, NY 14206 716-892-3084 This church turned funeral home turned museum is haunted by many spirits, including Edgar Zernicke, whose cremated remains went unclaimed in the basement, and two 6-year-old boys who were both waked out in the funeral home in the 1960s. Voices have been recorded along with pictures and videos of those that haunt the building. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Public ghost hunts, investigations by reservation, guided tours (no minimum, up to 50 participants) TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters; Ghost Lab; My Ghost Story SEE #9 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Lockport Caves
The Van Horn Mansion
5 Gooding Street Lockport, NY 14094 716-438-0174 Encounter pure isolation from humanity as you investigate one of the most historic and hidden secrets of New York State. Explore the half-mile underground tunnel where faces have been seen in the water and walls, as well as shadows and a strange mist, and voices, moans and footsteps have been heard.
2165 Lockport-Olcott Road Burt, NY 14028 716-778-7197 The Van Horn Mansion is known for being haunted by a number of spirits, including its most famous occupant, Malinda Niles Van Horn, who mysteriously died over 150 years ago. Unusual activity like doors slamming, the sound of whistling, the smell of tobacco or lilac perfume, and sightings of shadow figures in the vacant mansion continues today.
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Ghost hunts for groups of 10-25 by reservation; special events in October TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters SEE #7 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Ghost hunts and guided tours (up to 15 participants) available year-round by reservation; candlelit tours available in October SEE #8 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum One Lighthouse Point Drive » Dunkirk, NY 14048 » 716-366-5050 At Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse, paranormal activity stems from a large collection of military artifacts from World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Or does it? Some have reported the lighthouse keepers who used to care for Dunkirk liked it so much, they just never left. Decide for yourself when you visit. You may hear people walking around the house, climbing the tower stairs, talking, humming – even reaching out to touch you.
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Ghost hunts available on select dates (reservations required), private ghost hunts by reservation ($100 for 3 participants, $30 each additional participant) SEE #10 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Spiritualism/ Mediums Lily Dale Assembly
The Hinsdale House 3830 McMahon Road » Hinsdale, NY 14743 » 716-578-4586 The Haunted Hinsdale House is perhaps the most famous haunted house in New York State – and why wouldn’t it be – with a mysterious history, ghost sightings, unexplainable events, and even a few exorcisms. Former residents Clara and Phil Dandy saw numerous sightings in the house so they called in a priest to perform a (failed) exorcism. Now, the house is open to visitors to learn the history and meet the spirits who, to this day, call the residence home. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts and overnight stays by reservation, paranormal investigations by reservation (minimum of 6 people), private bookings available. Monthly public ghost hunts on select dates. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Discovery Channel “A Haunting”, Destination America’s Paranormal Lockdown, TLC SEE #11 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
5 Melrose Park Lily Dale, NY 14752 716-595-8721 Lily Dale - the world’s largest center for the science, philosophy, and religion of Spiritualism. Every year during a 10-week summer season, the town hosts entertainment, sacred music, daily services and special workshops, and seminars on clairvoyance and healing. Tickets available June – August. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Spiritual activities available during summer season, registered mediums available by reservation year-round. SEE #12 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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he Finger lakes Region is home to two kinds of spirits. Known for its Riesling and other delicious wines, the Finger Lakes is also home to the unknown, paranormal, and downright spooky. A ghostly bride on the roadside, an innkeeper still strolling the grounds long past his death, a haunted museum on the banks of the Erie Canal. All can be found, and enjoyed, right here.
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Central new York offers a handful of haunted inns, spooky museums, and the Baseball Hall of Fame – which has its fair share of ghost stories. Explore stops through the heart of the state to learn about early medical instruments that will turn your blood cold and a ghostly girl who offers to show guests to their rooms.
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The Hauntings Allegiance Bed & Breakfast
145 Main Street Mount Morris, NY 14510 585-658-3524 The outside of this beautiful and historic bed and breakfast looks like a replica of the White House, but the inside is home to two friendly yet mischievous permanent residents –
Karen and Ray. Karen has been spotted ascending the stairs a few times with her straight, gray hair and long dress, and Ray is known for being quite chatty. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Overnight stay in a haunted bed & breakfast TV SHOWS AIRED ON: The TODAY Show, Paranormal State SEE #13 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
The Naples Hotel
Big Tree Inn
111 South Main Street Naples, NY 14512 585-374-5630 The Naples Hotel has been home to countless travelers over the years, including some whom have never left. The hotel’s six friendly spirits, including a gentleman named Topper and woman with her children, are known to move pictures, turn lights on, and lock doors.
46 Main Street Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-5220 The doors of the Big Tree Inn have remained opening for dining and overnight guests, as well as the many restless souls still residing there. Some of the recognized apparitions include the old groundskeeper walking around with a lantern, a young girl in a green, Victorian dress, and a young man in a dark suit and top hat. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Dine and stay in a haunted inn
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Dine and stay in a haunted hotel; ghost hunts and ghost tours (2-10 people) by reservations TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters
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Miles Wine Cellars
168 Randall Crossing Road Himrod, NY 14842 607-243-7742 Miles Wine Cellars is no stranger to spirits – both bottled and otherworldly. Spend a night or sample some wines in this Greek revival mansion, and you may experience slamming doors, footsteps, and unexplained sounds. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Overnight in a haunted inn; café, wine and beer tastings SEE #18 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Historic Palmyra WM. Phelps General Store/ Palmyra Museum 140 Market Street » Palmyra, NY 14522 » 315-597-6981 Visit Historic Palmyra, dubbed “the most haunted place in the Finger Lakes” and learn where the haunted happenings usually occur. Then explore the two buildings and hunt for the unspoken and unseen - who have been known to whisper and touch guests. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost hunts available 7 days a week (minimum of 4, up to 30 participants) by reservation TV SHOWS AIRED ON: My Ghost Story; Ghost Detectives SEE #16 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
1579 Clark Street Auburn, NY 13021 315-255-1188 Believed to be one of Auburn’s most haunted locations, investigators have recorded over 200 top-notch EVPs and video footage of entities roaming the halls. Visitors have reported being pushed, touched, spoken to, and more. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Museum of Wayne County History
21 Butternut Street Lyons, NY 14489 315-946-4943 In 1860, William Fee was convicted of the murder of an unknown woman and sentenced to hang. Now it’s your turn to investigate the 24 cells of the former Wayne County Jail and Sheriff’s residence, complete with original inmate artwork on the walls, and see for yourself if William Fee – the only man hanged in Wayne County – is still walking the cellblock. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost hunts available by reservation TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Haunted Collector SEE #17 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Wayside Irish Pub
101 West Main Street Elbridge, NY 13060 315-689-0040 Numerous sightings surround the building, including a spirit named Sara who hung herself on the third floor and a male figure dressed in a soldier uniform. It’s not unusual for bartenders and patrons to complain about having their hair gently pulled or being touched or poked. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Private ghost hunts after mall hours by reservation; public events held throughout the year. SEE #20 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Calaboose Grille
176 Main Street Owego, NY 13827 607-223-4522 Originally the Owego Town Jail, the current foundation was built by prisoners at the time, an actual chain gang. Spooky occurrences at the restaurant include staff feeling they are being pushed from behind when on the second floor, glasses falling off empty tables, pictures ripped off walls – and one even flung 15 feet away from where it was hung. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost hunts, haunted dining and guided tours by reservation SEE #21 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Boulevard East Syracuse, NY 13202 315-471-0593 Highlighting the importance of the Erie Canal, the museum celebrates and preserves the last remaining weighlock building in America. But that’s not all that it holds – a woman was killed where the model canal boat now sits, a group of ghostly children play in the courtyard, and a pair of arguing men tromp through the 150-year-old hallways. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost hunts and guided tours (10-60 participants) available by reservation. Docent-led history tours include the recounting of paranormal activity that occurs.
The Landmark Theatre
362 S. Salina Street Syracuse, NY 13202 315-475-7979 In the mid-1930s, Clarissa fell from the balcony to the death; now she appears as a pale apparition in a white dress at unexpected times to workers and guests – especially those not following the theatre’s rules. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Guided tours (of any size) by reservation; guided psychic tours (up to 20 participants) also available SEE #22 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Owego Parkview Restaurant & Pub
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145 Front Street Owego, NY 13827 607-687-9873 Originally a hotel built in 1867, this Irish pub and restaurant is home to several spirits and secrets. Moving objects, a mysterious chiming dinner bell, and a sealed-up, hidden room discovered after 40 years are just the beginning.
Rome Capitol Theatre
220 W. Dominick Street Rome, NY 13440 315-337-6277 One of the most stylish haunts in the region, the Capitol Theatre was built in 1927 and has been witnessing paranormal occurrences for over 30 years. Guests have reported a shadow figure of a man, organ music (despite the lack of a working organ until 2003), whispered conversations, doors opening on their own, and even the sounds of an ongoing show late at night. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost hunts by reservation, guided tours (no minimum) available with advanced notice.
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Brae Loch Inn
5 Albany Street Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-655-3431 The Brae Loch Inn is a warm, inviting Scottish inn. Perhaps too inviting, as guests have reported a ghostly girl in a blue dress offering to show them to their room. Other tales include a man and woman walking through closets and light orbs floating through canopy beds. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Overnight in a haunted inn, dine and self-explore. Professional ghost hunts available by reservation, guided tours (no minimum or maximum) available by reservation. SEE #28 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Shoppes at the Finish Line
809 Court Street Utica, NY 13502 315-733-0533 Originally home to the Utica Globe Mill until it was sold and eventually destroyed in a fire, Shoppes at the Finish Line is haunted by numerous ghosts including a young boy and an older gentleman who does not like going up to the third floor. Some people even claim to feel an unseen force preventing them from climbing up to the third level. Other reports include shadowy apparitions and hearing furniture move on the second floor when no one is upstairs. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts by reservation; special events throughout the year
Bull’s Head Inn 105 Park Place » Cobleskill, NY 12043 » 518-234-1802 The oldest building in Cobleskill didn’t experience any paranormal activity until 1966, when the owner established a bar in the bedroom of Mrs. John Stacy. The last resident to live in the building and a committed anti-alcohol advocate, Mrs. John Stacy continues to toss silverware, throw napkins, and knock over glasses, even after the bar was moved to the basement. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Haunted dining; request a guided tour (2-12 people) or read their one-pager for more information on the spirits; ghost hunts (up to 4 hours) available by reservation. SEE #29 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum 717 Lakeport Road » Chittenango, NY 13037 » 315-687-3801 The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum recreated the buildings and drydocks where craftsmen used to build and repair canal ships. Hear the stories of the thieves and murderers that once lurked along the Erie Canal towpath, the boiler explosion that killed two workers, and a young boy who accidentally died from jumping off a bridge into the water. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Professional ghost hunts available all year-round by reservation, guided tours (5-15 participants) available by reservation. SEE #27 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Herkimer Home State Historic Site
200 State Route 169, Little Falls, NY 13365 315-823-0398 This Georgian-style mansion was home to Revolutionary War hero, General Nicholas Herkimer, who died from infection after being shot in the leg during battle. Visitors have reported seeing a strange mist in the cemetery, and hearing ghostly voices, footsteps, and doors shutting on their own. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts and guided tours available by reservation; special events on select dates. SEE #30 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Grapevine Farms
2373 State Route 7 Cobleskill, NY 12043 518-234-9148 An 1850’s farmhouse, Grapevine Farms is home to a country shop, bistro, wine cellar, and four spirits. Explore three floors of themed rooms while searching for ghosts, including the ghostly children that have been seen and heard running through the halls. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Open daily for lunch and selfexploration – ask staff about the paranormal experiences; investigations with own equipment available by reservation. SEE #31 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Hyde Hall
267 Glimmerglass State Park Road Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-5098 After George Clark, who built Hyde Hall, passed away, his children pushed their mother, Anne Clark, out of the house. As she left, Mrs. Clark cursed her son and the house, and is said to haunt the mansion to this day. Visitors have experienced full-body apparitions, swirling grey clouds, footsteps, whistling, and pushing. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost hunts and guided tours (no minimum/ maximum) available by reservation; special events throughout the year. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters
Union Station
321 Main Street Utica, NY 13501 315-624-7144 Union Station, built in 1914, is long reported to be haunted with the numerous accidental deaths that occurred along the railways. Today, it is common for people to report witnessing ‘ghost lights’ moving along the tracks at the station, phantom passengers riding in the cars, ghostly conductors pacing the platforms, and the haunting sounds of tragedy echoing through the station in the late-night hours.
170 Kenwood Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 315-363-0745 The Oneida Community Mansion House has intrigued visitors for more than 150 years. Once home to the utopian Oneida Community (1848-1880), you can now tour the house’s mysteries and curiosities – Victorian Gothic gables, looming towers, and winding hallways. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
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Guided ghost tours available by reservation, or stay overnight in the haunted mansion house.
Ghost hunts available by reservations.
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Park After Dark Ghost Tours
112 Bridge Street Sylvan Park, NY 13157 315-762-5212 Explore Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, a vintage park with classic amusement rides and games, after the park closes. Participants have witnessed poltergeist activity, shadow figures appearing on photos, and the sound of coins in the arcade. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Guided ghost hunts offered by the CasperCops by reservation. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters Season 9, Episode 7 SEE #38 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Dr. Best House & Medical Museum 1568 Clauverwie Road » Middleburgh, NY 12122 » 518-641-9604 As if waiting for Dr. Best to return from a house call on his horse-drawn carriage, this Victorian house and office is a time capsule from the earliest form of medicine, with medical apparatuses that will turn your blood cold. This house has witnessed the death of the doctor’s beloved son, young wife, and Dr. Best himself, so it’s no surprise that investigators have captured recordings of piano playing and distant voices. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Professional investigations available year-round by reservation; special events throughout the year. Guided tours by reservation. SEE #35 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
National Baseball Hall of Fame
25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-7200 Take a guided ghost walk through one of the best-known sports shrines in the world, learning about baseball’s relationship to ghosts and horror. Hear about the hauntings of Wrigley Field and Tiger Stadium, visit the Ted Williams display where voices and shadow figures have been seen, and explore the Plaque Gallery, allegedly haunted by Shoeless Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb.
Old Stone Fort Museum 145 Fort Road Schoharie, NY 12157 518-295-7192 The Old Stone Fort was built as a church in 1772, fortified during the American Revolution in 1777, and attacked by British forces in 1780. Surrounded by a cemetery and filled with thousands of historical artifacts, it is no surprise that visitors and staff often hear footsteps on the second floor when no one is up there. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
One-hour guided ghost tours (no min/ max) available during museum hours by reservation. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters
Self-guided museum visits May through October, guided ghost tours (no minimum) and group tours (10 or more participants) with advance notice, ghost hunts available by reservations. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters
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Ghostly Events Rochester Candlelight Ghosts Walks
Mount Hope Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 585-244-8832 Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks take you through the real haunted Rochester, sharing Rochester’s unique history and infamous true ghost stories. Enjoy a variety of programs and special events to peak your paranormal curiosity. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Ghost walks, haunted dinners, ghost hunting courses, and private tours on select dates only. SEE #40 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Nearby Creepy Split Rock Quarry
Onondaga Boulevard, New York 13031 10 minutes west of Downtown Syracuse This was once a hazardous munitions plant that unexpectedly exploded in 1918, brutally killing more than 50 men. Today, visitors can investigate the ruins, snowshoe, hike or bike the former factory site, and explore the abandoned tunnels. Those who have visited reported the sound of footsteps, voices in the distance, and the revving of the Crusher – an old machine that hasn’t run since the horrific blast. SEE #39 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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The Hauntings Fort William Henry Museum 48 Canada Street » Lake George, NY 12845 » 518-668-5471 The area surrounding Fort William Henry has been the scene for countless battles, terrible disease, and harsh climate. So, it’s no wonder that these tortured spirits still reside around the fort today. Visit for a tour of the most haunted areas of the fort, hear the ghost stories that have been handed down over the years, see the paranormal equipment used by investigators – and possibly experience a haunting of your own. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts/candlelit tours on select dates. Paranormal investigations by reservation, May-October. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters SEE #41 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Greater Adirondack Ghost & Tour Company Plattsburgh, NY » 518-645-1577 Journey through the history, mystery, and horror of Plattsburgh’s eerie past, hearing tales of 19th century physician Dr. William Beaumont’s gruesome experiments and a long-forgotten graveyard buried beneath a college dormitory. Adventurous souls can choose one of many walking tours that range from raging infernos, a ghostly lady in white, and the sinking of the Titanic, to tales of murder, Jack the Ripper, and even a hanging or two. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Guided haunted tours April - November, private tours by appointment all year. SEE #42 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Nearby Creepy The Mystery Spot of Lake George Beach Road - Mayor Blais Park Lake George, NY 12845 In Lake George, NY, there is a peculiar spot inside Mayor Blais Park on Beach Road. Legend says it was the spot where a great Native American god shouted his wisdom for the mountains, lake, and landscape to hear. Today, the spot stands as a perplexing audio phenomenon. Stand in the center and speak out loud. Your voice will come back louder than when it left, almost as if you are talking inside a cone! SEE #43 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Starr Clark Tin Shop and Underground Railroad Museum 3250 Main Street Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-7853 Visit a working tin shop where abolitionist and tinsmith Starr Clark once held meetings and housed African-American slaves seeking freedom from the mid-1830s to the Civil War. The refurbished building is now home to Underground Railroad exhibits and artifacts, as well as mysterious shadows and voices. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts (up to 15 participants) available by reservation, guided tours (no minimum, up to 30 participants) available by reservation SEE #44 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Casey’s Cottage at Mexico Point State Park 120 Mexico Point Drive Mexico, NY 13114 315-963-7657 Dr. William Casey spent his summers turning the carriage house at Mexico Point into an 11th century manor house. It wasn’t until after his death in 1978 that visitors started reporting unusual experiences, such as hearing faint organ music or cries for help, furniture being moved, candles jumping off shelves, missing keys found in bizarre places, the sense of being watched, and sightings of a young girl standing near a tree under which she was buried. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts (min. 6 participants, max. 10 participants) available by reservation, guided tours (min. 6 participants, max. 10 participants) available by reservation SEE #45 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Nearby Creepy Thompson Park Vortex Watertown, NY » 315-785-7775 This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park atop Watertown is said to contain a time vortex that transports those who discover it to another portion of the park. Eyewitnesses to the phenomenon have reported over the years that the location seems to move within the park. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Investigate the time vortex phenomenon. SEE #48 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Fort Ontario State Historic Site One East Fourth Street » Oswego, NY 13126 » 315-343-4711 The star-shaped Fort Ontario was built on the ruins of three earlier fortresses that date back to the French and Indian War. Hundreds of soldiers and civilians perished on site, which may explain the paranormal activity people have reported, including strange lights and music, a woman that appears in an upstairs window, a child calling for his cat, and apparitions in the cemetery – the final resting place for 77 officers, soldiers, women, and children. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost hunts for paranormal groups available by reservation, guided tours (minimum of 4 participants) by reservation TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Hunters SEE #46 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Thousand Islands Ghost Tours 21 James Street » Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 » 315-286-6597 Enjoy a guided walking tour of the haunted businesses and hotels of Alexandria Bay. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Guided tours available May through October; special events throughout the year. SEE #47 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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he center of New York State’s political power is surrounded by hauntings of equally powerful magnitude. As you make your way through Albany and the Saratoga Springs areas, explore a historic museum where artifacts of old bring the spirits alive, and three haunted mansions. The natural, serene beauty of the Hudson Valley region can be deceiving. Amongst the beauty and water lie many haunted locations, including a hotel, a castle, a restaurant, an island – all of which harbor ghosts and are home to the paranormal. Dare you stay at the Vanderbilt House? Should you dine at table 24 in Silvio’s Italian Villa? Visit, and find out. Deep forests and a jagged mountain range create the stunning region known as the Catskills. A favorite of outdoorsmen and adventurers, the region is also home to several haunted properties that welcome visitors in for an overnight, making it a paranormal cult favorite. Visit the Burn Brae Mansion, said to be a favorite of “The Exorcist” actress Linda Blair. Or stay at the Shanley Hotel, a paranormal property that takes pride in its NEW YORK capital-saratoga, full-time residents. STATE
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Batcheller Mansion Inn 20 Circular Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-7012 One of America’s great Victorian houses, the Batcheller Mansion is an architectural masterpiece turned historic hotel. Former resident George Batcheller and his family are said to still reside in their splendid home, and regularly makes their presence known, as staff of
the inn will attest to. The Albany Paranormal Research Society has investigated the home twice and each time found evidence of paranormal activity.
The Knox Mansion
Saratoga Springs History Museum/ Historic Canfield Casino
104 West 2nd Avenue Johnstown, NY 12095 518-752-8231 42 rooms of mysterious and unexplained activity reside in the historic Knox Mansion. Built in 1889 by gelatin magnate and businessman Charles Knox, the mansion has since built a reputation – guests have reported flickering lights, lamps dropped, footsteps and voices, sheets pulled off at night – even a piano that plays itself. Children have reportedly seen the long-deceased gardener who loved the company of kids and other spirits have been noted on the site.
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Haunted overnights, paranormal investigations by reservation. Investigative teams must rent out all nine rooms in the inn. SEE #49 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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East Congress Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-6920 At the Saratoga Springs History Museum, reports of unexplained phenomena in the 140-year-old landmark building have always been the case. But paranormal activity seemed to accelerate after the opening of an exhibition of antique clothing once owned by members of the area’s most prominent first families, now all deceased. Explore all three floors of exhibits and learn about the history of Saratoga. You never know who you might meet.
Paranormal investigations and guided haunted tours by reservation. Overnight stays in a haunted B&B. Special events throughout the year.
Pre-scheduled ghost hunts June-October (groups of 10-18 participants); self-guided exploration during regular hours.
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Glen Sanders Mansion One Glen Avenue Scotia, NY 12302 518-374-7262 Built as a trading port in 1658, the mansion was a family home until 1961, when it was transformed into the Inn. It is thought that some of the paranormal activity here is the product of a time recording or a residual haunting. EVPs, ghostly sightings, and spirit interactions occur. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Overnight stays in a haunted inn. SEE #53 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
The Original Albany Ghost Tour 15th Street & Sage Avenue Troy, NY 12180 518-436-9826 Experience the haunted side of New York’s Capital Region by exploring Ten Broeck Mansion and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Hear accounts of disembodied children’s voices, mysterious music, and screams of deceased hospital patients on walking tours or a paranormal pub crawl. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghostly Event New York State Capitol Haunted Tours State Capitol, State Street, and Washington Avenue » Albany, NY 12224 » 518-474-2418 Brave visitors will make their way through the Capitol to the exact spot where a night watchman died in a fire before exploring the legend of the “Secret Demon” near the Great Western Staircase. Discover which two Presidents visited the Capitol after they died and learn about the State Assembly Chamber’s hidden murals and the tormented artist who created them. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Guided tours available weekdays in October at 12:30 PM and 5:30 PM, excluding Columbus Day. SEE #54 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Guided group tours at Ten Broeck Mansion available April – October by reservation; guided tours at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Hops & Haunts Walking Tour available in October by reservation. SEE #52 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Shanley Hotel
Overnight packages with ghost hunts, group investigations by reservation. Special events throughout the year.
56 Main Street » Napanoch, NY 12458 » 845-210-4267 Just because you rent a room at the Shanley doesn’t mean you’ll be staying the night. Over the years, visitors have reported rocking chairs seen rocking on their own, mysterious clock chimes, cold and hot spots, whistling, footsteps, piano music, voices, the laughing of children - even the aromas of cooking when no food is being prepared. Many have seen shadows and apparitions at the Shanley, and report the feeling of being watched. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Stay overnight in a haunted hotel and investigate the property. Paranormal/ghost investigations by reservation without an overnight stay. Special events on select dates. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Lab, Ghost Hunters
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Burn Brae Mansion 573 High Road » Glen Spey, NY 12737 » 845-856-3335 Built in 1908, the Burn Brae Mansion has been the subject of numerous paranormal investigations. Guests who stay overnight have reported mysterious sights and sounds during their visit, and a history of haunted activity has pervaded the mansion for years. “The Exorcist” actress Linda Blair has even noted the place as “one of my favorite places to stay.” OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
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Wing’s Castle 717 Bangall Road Millbrook, NY 12545 845-677-9085 Wing’s Castle is the brainchild of artists Toni Ann Wing and her late husband, Peter. Today, it houses all kinds of antique memorabilia and collectibles – from military to primitive trinkets – each with a story to tell. Find out why Toni took an axe to a goat-headed artifact embedded in the castle wall, or why trick-or-treaters never venture past the entrance. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Overnight stays in the castle B&B. Ghost tours by reservation on select dates and times, June 1 – Labor Day and weekends September – October. SEE #57 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Vanderbilt House Hotel & Restaurant
Miss Fanny’s Victorian Party House
161 Main Street » Philmont, NY 12565 » 518-672-9993 This lovingly restored grand hotel was built in 1860 by the Vanderbilts to serve their railroad employees in Upstate New York. But in recent times, guests have reported apparitions and antics – including a child jumping on an upstairs bed when no children are at the inn. Four different mediums, none of whom are connected, describe similar sights, making the Vanderbilt a premier place for a potential sighting.
4 Van Wyck Lane » Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 » 845-518-0950 Miss Fanny’s is a three-story farmhouse, circa 1860-70, named after the last of the Van Wyck family who lived there. The current owners share the space with spirits who have made their presence known with doors opening and closing, voices, footsteps, and even apparitions. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Ghost tours for individuals and groups up to 20 participants by reservation, paranormal investigations by reservation. Special events and parties can be booked, with personal or group medium readings upon request. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: My Ghost Story; Haunted Collector
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Laurel Grove Cemetery 247 East Main Street Port Jervis, NY 12771 845-858-4000 x.4029 Stroll the carriage road to visit Tri-State Rock, the famous landmark where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet. Visitors have experienced unexplained crashing sounds that occasionally disturb the peace of this beautiful setting, and a woman dressed in a flowing white gown who suddenly appears from behind a mausoleum, runs from river to river, then disappears. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Self-exploration of this mysterious cemetery dawn to dusk. Please call for information on guided ghost tours. SEE #61 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Bannerman Island Beacon Waterfront Beacon, NY 12527 845-831-6346 Mystery surrounds the site at Bannerman Island, built by Frank Bannerman VI in the early 1900s to house his collection of military artifacts. Now a majestic ruin along the banks of the Hudson River, the island is said to be haunted by Native Americans and Dutch colonial settlers. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Guided ghost group tours by reservation, May – October. SEE #62 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
Nearby Creepy Hamlet of Pine Bush: UFO Capital of East Coast
Silvio’s Italian Villa 274 State Route 94 South » Warwick, NY 10990 » 845-987-1500 This building turned restaurant has had numerous renovations and residents since it was built in the late 1700s by Revolutionary War Veteran, Levi Ellis. Ghostly shapes, unexplained footsteps and sounds, and disappearing items are commonplace, and a dark history hangs over the building. Dare to dine at table 24, the exact spot where one of the former residents took his life? OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS:
Haunted dining. While there, learn more about the house’s history and the paranormal events documented at this location. SEE #60 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
121 Route 302 Pine Bush, NY 12566 845-744-8230 UFO enthusiasts have been flocking to Pine Bush since the early 1960s. Said to be the site of some serious activity, you need only to ask the locals for the latest sightings and where to see them year-round. Stop by in May for the Pine Bush UFO Fair – a celebration of novelties, street performers, the ‘Alien and UFO’ parade, and more. SEE #63 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5
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Orleans County Tourism 800-724-0314 » www.OrleansCountyTourism.com
Madison County Tourism 800-684-7320 » www.MadisonTourism.com
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