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Explore NY State’s Haunted History Trail This Season

posted by Teresa Farrell at 2017-10-28 13:04:00

If your favorite part of the fall is the things that go bump in the night, then Upstate New York has a spooky new treat for you: the Haunted History Trail of New York State. With nearly 80 creepy, haunted attractions that span more than 25 counties across New York, and more joining the list all the time, there’s plenty to see and fear on this unique adventure.


The Haunted History Trail is home to nearly every kind of paranormal location and experience you can imagine. Visit a haunted mansion or historic home where the original owner may never have left; stroll through a spooky cemetery, cruise down a scenic but haunted country road, get a bird’s-eye view from atop a haunted lighthouse, visit a museum and find not just exhibits, but spirits; or enjoy dinner with a side of chills up your spine in a historic haunted restaurant. The options are endless, and wherever you are in the state, you’re probably not too far from at least one haunted spot.


Professional ghost hunters from around the country have visited many of the locations along the trail, with some even appearing on ghost hunting TV shows. If you want to feel the fear for yourself, check out a guided ghost tour. The most daring visitors may opt to spend the night at one of the many haunted inns, mansions, castles, or bed and breakfasts across the state; after all, nighttime is when ghosts come out to play!


There’s no set start and end point on the Haunted History trail, so visit whichever haunts you like at your own pace. And while ghostly sites are extra popular in the fall, Halloween isn’t the only time to explore them; after all, the spirits ‘live’ there 365 days a year! As long as the site you want to visit is open, it’s a good time for an eerie excursion.


The full rundown of haunted attractions that belong to the trail is available at hauntedhistorytrail.com, where you can also find links to the specific sites. See what’s nearby, or plan a weekend getaway. Next time you’re sitting around a campfire, you may just have your own ghost story to share.

 

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