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The Greater Syracuse Area




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                mmerse yourself in the heart of the state with the Greater Syracuse Area,

                     a chilling centerpiece along our terrifying Trail. Check into your downtown hotel and

            embark on a journey to uncover the eerie secrets of the city—explore a haunted theatre,
            delve into the mysteries of an abandoned quarry, unravel the untold history of the
            Erie Canal, and venture into an offbeat Irish Pub. With each step, you'll

            encounter spine-tingling tales and unexpected thrills, revealing the
            hidden depths of Syracuse's haunting allure.



            Start your getaway with a stay at this haunted inn and meal at a haunted pub:


            The Glen Haven Hotel 51                                                  Wayside Irish Pub 50

            Homer, NY  /  607-299-4526                                              Elbridge, NY  /  315-689-0040
            The 4-story building housing The Glen Haven                             The Munro House, built in the
            Hotel has had a checkered past. In the early                            1800s, has a history of ghostly
            1900s it opened as a tearoom, soon transitioning                        activity since the 1960s. Sightings
            to a speakeasy, a guest house, and finally a                            include "Sara," a transparent woman
            tavern. The current hotel seems to be a true                            believed to have perished on the
            “haven” for both the living and the dead —                              third floor, and "Harry," a friendly
            spirits lost in a fire of the original building                         ghost causing poltergeist-like events.
            and on the nearby lake. The sounds of running                           Other spirits, like the Inn's owner
            children are often heard from empty rooms                               Squire Munro, and an unknown
            and occasionally a scream from the basement is                          traveler, are said to linger. Visitors
            heard late at night. The jukebox plays strangely                        report feeling touches, pokes, and
            specific songs and visitors have felt hands on                          cold spots, seeing glasses fly off the
            their shoulders, people sitting on them, and                            bar and pictures drop off the walls.
            more. Can you survive the strange occurrences                           Dine in and ask the staff to share
            that only take place at night?                                          their tales.


                                                                  Visit these nearby locations for a guided
                                                                  tour or seek out the spirits on a ghost hunt:


                                                                   The 1890 House Museum 49
                                                                  Cortland, NY  /  607-756-7551
                                                                  Explore Cortland's historic past at the 1890 House Museum.
                                                                  With a rich history of reported ghostly encounters, visitors and
                                                                  staff have witnessed unexplained phenomena such as footsteps,
                                                                  moving shadows, and doors opening and closing on their
                                                                  own—believed to be linked to the spirits of historical figures
                                                                  who once inhabited Cortland's Castle. Interested in a ghostly
                                                                  encounter? Contact the Museum or join haunted programming
                                                                  throughout the year for a spine-chilling experience.


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