This Creepy Day Trip Through The Spookiest Places In New York Is Perfect For Fall
By Lisa Sammons|Published October 15, 2021
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
If you’re looking for the perfect spooky road trip in New York, we’ve got you covered! If you love all things haunted and ghostly, you’ll be in heaven with this itinerary. There are a great many haunted places in New York worth visiting. We stuck to a trip of about 200 miles to make it more manageable of a drive. Check out the route on Google Maps, if you dare.
Are you brave enough to hit the road? The total driving time is a little over four hours, but we recommend giving yourself plenty of time to explore all the spooky spots.
We'll start our trip at the Iron Island Museum in Buffalo. This is a fascinating museum that's been a church and funeral home. Several unclaimed cremains of war veterans were found in the basement and it's thought that some of them haunt the building now. The museum was featured on the popular television show "Ghosthunters." Click here for more information about the Iron Island Museum.
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2. Buffalo Central Terminal: 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo, NY 14212
Buffalo Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Dr, Buffalo, NY 14212, USA
For our next stop, we'll remain in Buffalo. The Buffalo Central Terminal was a railroad station that operated from 1929 to 1979. It is said to be haunted by many World War II veterans who died during the war and couldn't reclaim their baggage. Many visitors claim to see floating orbs in the terminal, which offers regular ghost tours.
There's quite a few haunted spots in Buffalo that are worth stopping at!
Head on a little ways towards East Bethany and the next spot on our haunted places road trip in New York is the Rolling Hills Asylum. This place was a poorhouse: a haven for orphans, widows, and the disabled. Many of the spirits that live here are said to be good-natured residents who enjoyed their time at Rolling Hills. For more information about the Rolling Hills Asylum, click here.
4. The Winery At Marjim Manor: 7171 Lake Road, Appleton, NY 14008
The Winery At Marjim Manor, 7171 Lake Rd, Appleton, NY 14008, USA
This stunning resort on Lake George doesn't look very spooky, but over a dozen ghosts visit here regularly. It's thought that they are the spirits of those who vacationed here in life and now return in death. One prankster is a young boy who loves to play tricks on golfers and move their balls around after their shots. Check out photos of this gorgeous hotel on their website.
6. Belhurst Castle and Winery: 4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456
Belhurst Castle and Winery, 4069 W Lake Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Belhurst Castle is both a magnificent hotel and home to several restaurants. The most seen ghost here is a beautiful opera singer named Isabella who died in a tragic accident. She is said to roam the lawn searching for her lover. Get more information about the Belhurst and its history here.
The Empire State is, of course, very large. With so much land area, we couldn’t even begin to touch on all the haunted places in New York. Have you been to any of the ones listed above? Or do you have any other favorite creepy places in New York you’d like to suggest for future articles? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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