Haunted Blog

Are you afraid of the dark? Find out when you spend an evening at these haunted inns and experience the things that go bump in the night. You may just…

Sometimes the spookiest exploration is the one you do on your own - left to your own devices and playing off your own fear. Pack your bravery, test…

In 1865, after a long day of hunting, Shubal Scudder Merritt and his son Lewis returned to their home in Appleton, NY. After reading some upsetting…

Battlefields, mansions, and the birthplace of modern spiritualism. These stops along the Trail invite you to take a step back in time and explore…

From a Victorian house and grand mansion to a Tudor-style hotel, the Haunted History Trail has locations so stunning, the residents wouldn’t let…

Encounter pure isolation from humanity during one of the most unique tours found on the Erie Canal. Explore the half-mile tunnel that was built in the…

Our ghosts are growing their presence across New York State! In the last year, we’ve added new stops to the Haunted History Trail. From small…

Over 1,700 deaths have been documented on the site where Rolling Hills Asylum now stands in East Bethany, NY. A place where widows and orphans…

Sometimes the best way to seek out the spirits is through an expert who knows them well. On the Haunted History Trail of New York State, the haunts…

Is it a coincidence that the amount of haunted dining experiences on the Haunted History Trail of New York State…is the number 13? This…

The Museum of Wayne County (Finger Lakes region/Wayne County) has a split personality of sorts. Set in an 1850s house, the two-story museum and large…

It’s a fun day on the Haunted History Trail of New York State when you are standing alone in the middle of a cemetery waiting to meet the…

That’s right, September 30th officially marks National Ghost Hunting Day – and we know all the best thrills and chills to help you…

New York’s Haunted History Trail comes alive through its resident ghosts By Will Siss Ghost hunters and skeptics alike can explore the Haunted…

During the holiday season, baby dolls have long been a highly-requested gift from children. Most dolls bring a lot of love to their owners and into…

Walking up to Casey's Cottage (1000 Islands-Seaway region/Oswego County), it doesn't look like much on the outside. The moment you take a step into…

One of the most frequent paranormal sightings or encounters at Fort Ontario State Historic Site (1000 Islands-Seaway region/Oswego County) is that of…

The architecture and interior design of the locations on the Haunted History Trail of New York State are as varied as the ghosts themselves. Each…

The Haunted History Trail of New York State has  several locations with backstories of significant American history. The Starr Clark Tin Shop and…

I say this in an affectionate manner...Hudson Valley is one weird place! There are a variety of haunts and strangeness on the Haunted History Trail of…