We Checked Out The 11 Most Terrifying Places In New York And They’re Horrifying
Making you shiver with fear, some of our residents run at the sign of paranormal activity around the Empire State. With that said, some of us who live here find ourselves more fascinated than frightened by local ghost stories that we come across. Giving you a glimpse into the history of New York’s haunted hotels, restaurants and even bodies of water, these are some of the most terrifying places that exist in our state.
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An upsetting story that not all of our residents are familiar with, up in the Adirondacks at Big Moose Lake an absolute tragedy took place back in 1906. The heartbreaking story that inspired the film starring Elizabeth Taylor A Place In The Sun, the lake was the crime scene of the murder of a pregnant young woman by the name of Grace Brown. Killed by her lover, the twisted story of a romance gone wrong forever haunts the area through the spirit of none other than Grace.
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Just a half-hour west of Syracuse and 15 minutes from Auburn, the Wayside Irish Pub in Elbridge is New York's tastiest haunted destination. Not only does this small town pub have fantastic food that will make you feel at home, it's also home to a variety of ghosts. Over the years visitors have reported a ghost who's not so friendly and pulls on women's hair, while others say a soldier haunts the halls of this historic place.
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You might have heard of several different haunted roads that exist throughout New York, but this particular one has earned quite the reputation with its nickname 13 Curves. Just outside of the heart of Syracuse, the winding road has a local tale surrounding it that will make you want to stay far away from this place. Waiting for you around the sixth bend in the street, a bloody bride who was reportedly killed on the road years ago still haunts the location today.
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If you didn't realize that the Empire State was home to quite a few haunted accommodations, then you're in for a treat. The most frightening of them all, the Shanley Hotel down in the town of Napanoch has an absolutely chilling history. In fact, the hotel is actually so terrifyingly haunted that guests who are brave enough to stay here are actually required to sign a waiver.
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Many of New York's hikes already instill a bit of fear in us, naturally worrying about whether we'll run into unwanted wildlife or lose our way. But there's a hike upstate that has long been known for having some sort of strange paranormal activity. Located in Saratoga National Historical Park, the Wilkinson Trail has been said to give visitors a spook with sights of soldiers that have passed on who often moan in agony.
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A town that truly comes to life during summer, Saratoga Springs looks nothing short of inviting all year round. So it may come as quite a shock to find out that this small area of New York actually has quite a few haunted locations that will raise the hair on the back of your neck. In Saratoga you can find a haunted garden, haunted Bed & Breakfast and even a haunted museum. Thrilling to investigate for yourself, this is just one more reason why you should plan a trip here!
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Giving author Washington Irving all the inspiration he needed, New York's Tarrytown was the main source of the tale of Sleepy Hollow. Filled with creepy cemeteries of unknown Dutch residents from the past and other local legends, the area attracts visitors from all over who are curious about the town's history and ties to the famous tales of the Headless Horseman.
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Another horrifying drive you might want to avoid, the stories behind our haunted Buckout Road in White Plains are just downright creepy. Over the years unimaginable tales have spread like the infamous Leatherman living just off of the road in the woods here and a cannibalistic family that was said to live in a red house along the road. Scarier than your average haunted drive, Buckout Road is only for the truly brave.
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With places like historic forts that have seen major battles, it often comes as no surprise to hear tales of spirits lingering around these spots. Out on the shores of Lake Ontario, Fort Ontario in Oswego has learned to embrace its paranormal atmosphere. Offering Ghost Tours during the Halloween season, visitors and those who work here have handfuls of stories about the things they've experienced at Fort Ontario.
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Another location in New York that's too haunted for its own good, the city of Buffalo has a ton of ghost stories to share with those who are brave enough to visit. A place some consider to be the Empire State's most haunted city, Buffalo has an abandoned train station that will make you feel nervous, a haunted schools, an abandoned asylum, haunted theatre and also a haunted museum. Any ghost hunters paradise, this city has a haunting history to say the least.
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Since you're not suppose to be investigating this intense location, we did all the eerie research for you. One of the scariest places to exist in the Capital Region, Pinewoods is a cemetery that's filled with statues of headless angels that are up to no good. Claimed by many to be one of the Gates of Hell, those who have been bold enough to visit here at night walk away with scratches all over them and chilling stories that will last them a lifetime. Heavily patrolled by local law enforcement, this dangerous spot is one you should absolutely avoid.
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Which one of these haunting tales terrifies you the most? If you’re looking to take the scary factor down a notch, try reading about This Abandoned New York Hotel That Has An Eerie Stillness.
