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              The Stanley Theatre 29                           The Beekman House  28

            Utica, NY  /  315-724-4000                         Middleburgh NY  /  315-412-2697
            Since its grand opening in 1928, the Stanley Theatre has stood as   The Beekman House B&B in Middleburgh, NY, built in 1835 by
            a majestic landmark in Utica, captivating visitors with its beauty.   Nicholas Beekman, holds a chilling legacy. Duryea Beekman,
            Yet, beneath its opulent façade, whispers of the paranormal   a banker and son of Nicholas, seems bound to the home…
            abound. Guests, employees, and intrepid ghost hunters alike have   even after his passing. His spectral presence manifests itself in
            reported eerie phenomena—echoes of footsteps, disembodied   mysterious occurrences: doors unlocking, eerie whistling of
            laughter, chilling EVPs, and sightings of full-bodied apparitions   his favorite tune, and shadows roaming the halls. At dawn, the
                                                               haunting strains of "Linger in Blissful Repose" emanate from
            and shadowy figures—suggesting that something otherworldly   beneath the stairs, a reminder of Duryea's enduring watch over
            may indeed lurk behind the curtain. Call ahead for a guided tour   the Beekman House. Open year-round for nightly bookings —
            or ghost hunt, offered weekdays from 10-4pm.       ask the staff for the stories upon check in.


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                                                                Bull’s Head Inn 27

                                                               Cobleskill, NY  /  518-234-1802
                                                               Cobleskill's oldest building, dating back to 1802, holds a varied
                                                               past—from town hall to inn. Yet, trouble arose when a liquor
                                                               license inadvertently placed a bar in the bedroom of Mrs. Grace
                                                               Steacy, a fervent anti-alcohol advocate. Now, her ghost roams the
                                                               halls, causing chaos with flying silverware and ghostly apparitions.
                                                               Guests report sightings of a woman in "period dress," adding to
                                                               the building's eerie atmosphere. Dine in for a spirited meal but
                                                               hang on to your cutlery, it might go flying… Ghost tours and
                                                               hunts are also available.


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