Haunted Places in New York
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New York has haunted places for just about every kind of ghost story fan, from legendary city hauntings to eerie Hudson Valley estates, old prisons, theaters, inns, and forgotten upstate roads. The sheer age and variety of the state give paranormal lore plenty to work with. Whether you are after famous ghost stories or hidden creepy spots, this guide to haunted places in New York rounds up the locations and legends worth exploring.
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The Cherry Hill Murder: Albany’s Last Public Hanging
Most Albany ghost stories attach themselves to a building. The Cherry Hill murder attaches itself to a household: seventeen people living under one gambrel…
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Brick Fortune to Mob Hit: The Kreischer Mansion, Staten Island
Set back behind trees on Arthur Kill Road in Charleston, on the southwestern tip of Staten Island, the Kreischer Mansion is the last survivor…
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Goodnight, Olive: The New Amsterdam Theatre Ghost on 42nd Street
Olive Thomas worked the roof of this building before she worked the screen, and the New Amsterdam Theatre ghost that Broadway people have talked…
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Clear Comfort and the Alice Austen House Ghost Stories
A one-room Dutch Colonial cottage put up on the shore of New York Harbor in the 1690s does not usually survive to become a…
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Vulcan Centaur: The Upstate New York UFO Explained
The upstate New York UFO that lit up social media feeds late one Monday night looked, to the people watching it from their driveways…
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Amityville Horror House: History and Reported Hauntings
The Amityville Horror house is a five bedroom Dutch Colonial Revival at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, on the south shore of Long Island,…
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Belasco Theatre Haunted History: David Belasco’s Ghost on Broadway
Address: 111 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036Phone: (212) 239-6200Hours: Sunday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:30…
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Greenwood Cemetery in New York: History, Hauntings & Visitor Info
Address: 500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232Website: https://www.green-wood.com/Phone: (718) 768-7300Hours:Gates: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (seasonal extensions during spring/summer)Historic Chapel & Visitor Areas: Hours vary; check their site…
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The Haunted Legacy of the White Horse Tavern in New York City
Address: 567 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014Website: https://www.whitehorsetavern1880.comPhone: (212) 989-3956Location: Greenwich Village, New York The White Horse Tavern is one of those rare New York spots where history…
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Friars Club
Exploring the Enigmatic Friars Club of New York: Comedy and Ghosts Under One Roof Located in the heart of New York City, the Friars…
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The Dakota
Exploring the Enigmatic Dakota: New York’s Legendary Haunted Landmark Perched on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the Dakota Building is not just an…
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Algonquin Hotel
The Enigmatic Algonquin Hotel: A Blend of Luxury and Ghostly Whispers In the bustling streets of New York City, the Algonquin Hotel not only…
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The Astor Room
Unveiling the Mysteries of New York’s Haunted Astor Room Hidden within the vibrant heartbeat of New York City lies the Astor Room, an establishment…
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Morris Jumel Mansion
Unveiling the Mysteries of New York’s Morris-Jumel Mansion In the bustling heart of New York City lies the Morris-Jumel Mansion, a historical gem shrouded…
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Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ellis Island Immigration Museum Discover the enthralling blend of history and mystery at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum in New…
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Chelsea Star Hotel
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Haunted Chelsea Star Hotel Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Chelsea Star Hotel in New York City…