Utica, Rome, Verona & Sylvan Beach

Do you believe in the ? Whether you’re a true believer in ghosts or a die-hard skeptic, visit any of the spooky sites on the Haunted History Trail of New York State to test your beliefs. Stay at a haunted inn, join an investigative team on a ghost hunt, or go on a candlelit tour of a haunted building.

In Oneida County alone, there are several locations with ghostly activity. Visit the depression era Capitol Theatre in Rome, that has stood since 1928, and try to catch a glimpse of the former projectionist who lurks in the shad- ows. If you’re feeling brave, book a night at The Hulbert House hotel in Boonville. Maybe “Wayne” will hold the door for you in his Civil War uniform!

In Sylvan Beach, explore haunted areas of Yesterday’s Royal and Sylvan Beach Amusement Park. The guided tour is based on the findings of the Channel’sGhost Hunters’ investigation of the restaurant and amusement park. For a different kind of paranormal experience, take a ride on the Haunted Rail Ghost Train. The Adirondack Scenic Railroad excursion begins at the historic Union Station in Utica and goes to Remsen, where passengers will learn about hauntings at the Remsen Depot, the Remsen Stone Meeting House, and the Remsen Art Center. Visit adirondackrr.com for more details.

To learn more about the trail, request a brochure, and find the perfect haunted experience for you, visit the Haunted History Trail’s website at HauntedHistoryTrail.com.

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These locations have been investigated numerous times by paranormal experts. „ Hulbert House, Boonville, HulbertHouse.com, 315-942-4318 Some have been featured on national and regional TV shows and groups such as 10 guest rooms and lots of hauntings! Their beloved “Wayne” appears in ‘Ghost Hunters’, ‘Haunted Collector’, New York Shadow Chasers, and Central New the barroom wearing a Civil War uniform. Hulbert House has been the focus York Ghost Hunters. of a dozen paranormal investigations since 2009 and most recently by SyFy Channel’s Haunted Collector. „ Capitol Theatre, Rome, RomeCapitol.com/events „ Hotel Utica, Utica, HotelUtica.com, 315-724-7829 „ Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome, nps.gov/fost This historic property built in 1912 has been home to many prominent guests, some of which never left. Sounds of parties waft through empty ballrooms and „ Oriskany Battlefield, Oriskany, NYSParks.com a dapper man in a tuxedo randomly appears. „ Steuben Memorial State Historic Site, Steuben, NYSParks.com

„ Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, Sylvan Beach, SylvanBeachAmusementPark.com

„ Yesterday’s Royal Restaurant, Sylvan Beach, Open April – October YesterdaysRoyal.com

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