9 Horribly Creepy Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In New Jersey
New Jersey has no shortage of ghosts: We’re talking haunted restaurants, bars, museums, inns, graveyards, and more. And it’s not just ghosts that make the state creepy: There are plenty of other spooky and unsettling places in the state. These are just some of the creepiest things you can do in the state.
You can see the Death Seat, a potentially cursed bar stool at Old Canal Inn. The char in the restaurant earned the nickname "The Death Seat" after two men who fought over the stool both died of heart attacks after sitting in it. Now, a famous burger at the restaurant is nicknamed after the seat.
The Spy House, also known as Seabrook-Wilson House, was built all the way back in 1650. You can learn history here in this museum — but keep an eye out for the many ghosts that haunt this establishment.
Graveyards are spooky enough — but Princeton Cemetery is allegedly home to ghosts. During the fall, you can take a ghost tour here complete with ghost hunting equipment.
There are many legends about Jenny Jump State Forest — including the story of a woman who leapt to her death here and haunts the forest to this day. Keep an eye out while hiking to Ghost Lake.
Learn all about the ghost stories, crimes, and other dark happenings in Asbury Park on the Ghosts and Legends Of The Downtown Walking Tour
Widow McCrea House Bed and Breakfast is such a charming spot for an overnight stay. But don't be disturbed if you hear any strange sounds — this historic inn is rumored to be home to a ghost.
Learn all about spirits, demons, spells, and more the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park.
The Brass Rail is Hoboken restaurant that's allegedly home to multiple ghosts: a bride and groom who died under tragic circumstances.
You don't need to wait for Halloween to experience scares at Brighton Asylum — the warehouse attraction is open all year-round with actors who know how to terrify.
What’s the scariest thing you’ve done in New Jersey?
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Address: Jenny Jump State Forest, 330 State Park Rd, Hope, NJ 07844, USA
Address: Widow McCrea House, 53 Kingwood Ave, Frenchtown, NJ 08825, USA
Address: Seabrook-Wilson House, 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758, USA
Address: The Brass Rail, 135 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
Address: The Old Canal Inn, 2 E Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110, USA
Address: Paranormal Books & Curiosities/The Paranormal Museum, 621 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Address: Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Address: Princeton Cemetery, 29 Greenview Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Address: Brighton Asylum, 2 Brighton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055, USA