Posted in New York
December 08, 2016
The Unique Town In New York That’s Anything But Ordinary
New York is far from lacking when it comes incredible small towns that have their own unforgettable characteristics. If you’ve ever taken the time to explore any of our remote areas out in Western New York, you’ll know that it’s in these little-known locations that you’ll find some of the most charming attractions within our state. An intriguing history that will keep you fascinated all throughout your visit, the unique town of Lily Dale is far from ordinary.
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Not just anyone can come and live here as a medium though! In order to become a registered medium in Lily Dale, people have to pass a series of tests. Mediums must pass several tests while being evaluated by a board of officials from Lily Dale Assembly.
Each year more than 20,000 visitors come for classes, public services, lectures and private appointments with mediums. The town often hosts well-known names in the medium world and in recent years has even had members from Ghost Hunters come to speak as guests lecturers.
Equipped with a coffee shop, cafe, crystal shop, book store, souvenir shop and more, you won't run out of things to see while you're exploring this town on foot.
Something you can learn about in Lily Dale's museum? The story of The Fox Sisters. Playing a major role in how Spiritualism came to be, sisters that lived in New York supposedly heard noises in their home. After hearing the noises, the sisters would eventually claim that through knocking and other means, they had found a way to communicate with the dead.
If you're intrigued by the world of Spiritualism or have wanted to contact someone who has passed away, then it's time to pick out the right medium for you. Provided on the town's website for visitors, if you want to see the full directory of Medium's in Lily Dale click here.
Like I said, this town is far from ordinary. A 24-hour pass will cost visitors $15 dollars per person, also offering a weekly pass for $63 dollars and a season pass for $238 dollars. If you're an active military member, visitor over the age of 80, or child that's 18-years old or younger that's coming with a paying adult... you get in for free! To find out any other information about Gate Fees, click here.
Unfamiliar with the Inspiration Stump? Services have been held out here in this old-growth forest since 1898. The stump is said to hold a lot of energy that visitors will be able to feel during services. Today, the stump is now fenced in so it can remain protected.
Lily Dale holds an annual Pet Remembrance Celebration during the summer to honor all the animals who have passed on.
The story of the cemetery goes that back in 1900 during the winter when Cassadaga Lake was frozen over, horses that were out on the lake during ice harvesting fell through into the water. After the horses were retrieved from the water, they were brought into the woods to be buried and so the Pet Cemetery began.
The story of the cemetery goes that back in 1900 during the winter when Cassadaga Lake was frozen over, horses that were out on the lake during ice harvesting fell through into the water. After the horses were retrieved from the water, they were brought into the woods to be buried and so the Pet Cemetery began.
Walk the paths in this picturesque forest and you'll find an assortment of fairy homes, fairies, gnomes and gorgeous flowers. All throughout Lily Dale you'll find beautiful gardens and flowers that will make you stop and stare.
Known as the largest center of the Spiritualist movement, many of the visitors who come here hail from Buffalo which is roughly one hour north of Lily Dale. You'll also find people coming to visit the town from Canada, Pennsylvania and Ohio! During the height of Spiritualism, it was believed to have a following of over 8 million people between the United States and the United Kingdom. To find out any other information about Lily Dale, you can check out their official and very informative website by clicking here.
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