Woodlawn Cemetery, nestled in Elmira, New York, is a historic landmark dating back to the mid-19th century that beautifully blends a rich cultural legacy with a reputation for paranormal activity. As the final resting place for notable figures—including Mark Twain and his family—its Victorian-era monuments, rolling green landscapes, and centuries-old trees set the stage for an array of ghostly phenomena.

Visitors exploring the cemetery have reported unexplained cold spots, the sound of phantom footsteps echoing along its winding paths, and even the eerie aroma of cigar smoke near Mark Twain’s grave—a nod to the famed author's well-known fondness for cigars. Adding to its mystique are accounts of shadowy figures and a spectral woman in period attire, whose presence seems to embody the lingering sorrow and mystery of bygone eras.

Woodlawn Cemetery is renowned not only for its rich historical legacy but also for its reputation as one of the region’s most haunted sites.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm with free admission, Woodlawn Cemetery invites both history enthusiasts and paranormal seekers to wander its storied grounds at their leisure.

Every fall, the Chemung County Historical Society enhances this eerie atmosphere by hosting ghost walks. These guided tours delve into the cemetery’s haunted history and share the chilling tales of the spirits said to linger in this storied place.

Open daily, 9 AM - 5 PM.

Free to visit the cemetery. Special event costs vary.