Creepy Ghost Tours Haunted Inns Ghost Hunts 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. Steeped in 400 years of history, from the early beginnings with Native American tribes and Dutch settlers to the emergence of modern cities, the Empire State has played a pivotal role in our country’s history. Accompanying this history are often spooky events or notorious individuals that have long since left the physical world, but seem still very much alive today. The Haunted History Trail of New York State is a year-round opportunity that connects ghost hunting locations that cater to serious investigative teams, as well as guided ghost tours and special events for the paranormal-curious. Explore the trail to hear New York’s bone chilling history and meet ghosts from the past. Along the way, you’ll discover a connection between the paranormal happenings and our unique history. ABOUT THE COVER Ghost Tours: Haunted Huguenot Street ©Mookie Forcella- New Paltz Times; Ghost Hunts: Rolling Hills Asylum ©Antiquity Echoes; Creepy: Burn Brae ©Amityphotos.com; Haunted Inns: Shanley Hotel ©Amityphotos.com | THIS PAGE ©Amityphotos.com Support provided by the Market NY grant program made available through I LOVE NY/ New York State’s Division of Tourism, as a part of the Regional Economic Development Council awards. HAUNTEDHISTORYTRAIL.COM 2 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 6-7 Explore By Experience ...22-23 From the mighty Niagara Falls and City of Buffalo to Search by type of ghostly experience that the rolling hills of rural communities, there are some seriously haunted places here. best suits your interests. ......... CHAUTAUQUA-ALLEGHENY .................8 TRAIL PARTNERS/TRAVEL RESOURCES 24 The mystic beauty of the Great Lakes plays an important The Haunted History Trail of New York State role in the past and present of this region. is a collaboration of 30 New York State counties. FINGER LAKES .............................9-11 Exceptional New York State wines are just some Ghostly Events Calendar of the spirits you’ll find in the lush landscape of the For year-round paranormal events happening Finger Lakes and Syracuse area. throughout the state. see our full online calendar at www.hauntedhistorytrail.com/events 1000 ISLANDS/SEAWAY .....................12 The beautiful, isolated locations often bring out the best in mysteries and ghost stories. CENTRAL NEW YORK .....................13-15 The Erie Canal plays a significant role in the towns and villages in the middle of the state. CAPITAL SARATOGA ......................16-17 A strong political center and gorgeous communities are the perfect settings for intrigue. ADIRONDACKS...............................18 The scenic mountains and lakes of the Adirondacks reveal a bloody history. CATSKILLS ....................................19 The brooding Catskill Mountains are a landscape that lends itself well to ghostly encounters. HUDSON VALLEY ........................20-21 Like the magnificent Hudson River, early American history flows through this region. HauntedHistoryTrailofNYS HauntedNYS HauntedHistoryTrail @HauntedTrailNY HauntedHistoryTrailofNYS 3 HAUNTEDHISTORYTRAIL.COM Greater Niagara 2! 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Saratoga Springs 6$ HUDSON 6& Museum Village 4^ The Knox Mansion Monroe 6& VALLEY Monroe Johnstown REGION 6#Warwick 4& Saratoga Springs History Museum/ Historic Canfield Casino Saratoga Springs 4* Glen Sanders Mansion Scotia 4( North Country Tours Gansevoort NEW YORK CITY 5 HAUNTEDHISTORYTRAIL.COM GREATER NIAGARA REGION he mighty Niagara Falls T is an impressive natural wonder! The region offers many treasures from arts and architecture in the City of Buffalo to unique experiences in the rural communities. The hauntings of this area are equally diverse with everything from an old asylum to a haunted winery to satisfyyy your curiosity. y NEW YORK GREATER NIAGARA STATE REGION The Hauntings Rolling Hills Asylum East Bethany, NY 585-502-4066 hauntedhistorytrail.com/ rolling-hills-asylum Established in 1827 as the Genesee County Poor House, this location is known for its paranormal activity which include Red Coach Inn class “A” EVPS, Antiquity Echoes Niagara Falls, NY » 716-282-1459 shadow people, hauntedhistorytrail.com/red-coach-inn disembodied voices and more. Haunted North America rated it as the second most The Inn is an imposing structure, three haunted site in the United States. and one-half stories high, and built in OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: the architectural style of the old English Investigate the hauntings, guided tours, historical tours, special events. Tudor period. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Ghost Adventures; Paranormal Challenge; Ghost Hunters; OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: American Horror Story; American Horror Story Asylum’s Promotion; Ghost Asylum Overnights stays in a historic and SEE #1 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5 haunted inn which serves excellent meals and features a wine bar. TV SHOWS AIRED ON: Celebrity Ghost Stories – The Haunting of Bernie Kopell SEE #2 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5 HAUNTEDHISTORYTRAIL.COM 6 The Van Horn Mansion Burt, NY » 716-622-6709 hauntedhistorytrail.com/the-van-horn-mansion Known for being haunted by a number of spirits, the building was donated partly due to the hauntings. Unusual activity like doors slamming, the sound of whistling, the smell of tobacco, sightings of shadow figures and faces of the vacant mansion continue. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Private haunted tours/group investigations available year-round with reservations. Public tours on Sundays. SEE #6 ON THE MAP ON PAGES 4-5 The Pillars Estate Albion, NY » 585-283-4341 » hauntedhistorytrail.com/pillars-estate This elegant Victorian mansion was built in the early 1800s just after the Civil War and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS: Overnight stays in the haunted mansion are welcome, ghost hunting is not permitted.