Before Halloween arrives, check out these haunted houses in New York. From Lizzie Borden to Peter Stuyvesant rapping his lyrics – these places will surely give you chills!
The Dakota, known for being the setting for Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby and John Lennon’s assassination, piques visitors’ interest. But is it truly haunted? Many visitors report strange experiences.
The Algonquin Hotel
This midtown hotel is a sinister blend of elegance and decay. According to legend, Dorothy Parker and Harpo Marx (members of Vicious Circle) haunt the premises; these creative geniuses would convene here regularly at Algonquin Round Table for dialogue about scripts, poetry or other work they had completed.
Ghostly sightings at this hotel include that of a World War II-era sailor killed here who is said to haunt it; guests have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and seeing apparitions, as well as hearing disembodied footsteps and seeing shadowy figures. Additionally, this hotel is notorious for having mischievous poltergeists which frequently disturb guest’s sleep by banging cookware or moving around furniture causing disruptions in sleep patterns.
Be sure to visit the luxurious Carlyle Bar while staying at your hotel, where opulence meets old world charm. Perhaps you will run into an elegant older couple sipping cocktails on their balcony even after dining has closed down for the evening!
The White Horse Tavern
New York City is home to numerous haunted houses that will leave you frightened, from clowns inducing separation anxiety to bloodcurdling specters – you won’t know which way to run! These haunted attractions will leave you running for cover – whether you prefer thrilling haunted houses or adrenaline-pumping escape rooms, NYC offers something spooky and thrilling for everyone.
White Horse Tavern claims to be the second oldest continuously run tavern, originally serving longshoremen before becoming a hangout of famous writers such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and Dylan Thomas – with Dylan Thomas even drinking 18 whiskey shots here before dying in 1953; even today his ghost is said to frequent this establishment.
Greenwich Village’s most haunted building boasts several ghost stories to tell, beginning with Gulielma Sands being strangled and dumped into a well on Spring Street in 1799; her murder was widely blamed on Levi Weeks but Aaron Burr defended him and let him off the hook.
Trinity Church
Trinity Church is a historic parish located at 89 Broadway opposite Wall Street in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District, opposite Wall Street and opposite Wall Street. The Trinity Church cemetery contains the graves of many well-known individuals such as Alexander Hamilton (who served under George Washington) as an advisor and helped develop our banking system before being killed during a duel with Aaron Burr).
The original church was established following a royal grant by King William III in 1698 and became America’s first Anglican church with its distinctive spire visible across both city and harbor. Unfortunately, during the Revolutionary War its fire destroyed it; later after this conflict it transitioned to Episcopalianism, becoming independent from Church of England membership.
The current church was constructed between 1839 and 1846. With its iconic Gothic Revival spire, its iconic structure stands as one of New York City’s landmarks.
Fort Delaware
Fort Narrowsburg in Sullivan County, New York offers an authentic portrayal of frontier life along the Delaware River. Operated by both Sullivan County Department of Parks Recreation and Beautification as well as private non-profit organization The Delaware Company, this facility forms part of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River where you can learn about wilderness settlers through exhibits, crafts demonstrations and demonstrations.
Fort Funston features blacksmiths, candle makers and farmer’s wives demonstrating how people lived in the past. It provides an educational opportunity for children as they discover history first-hand; additionally it’s great for family entertainment with fun-packed events throughout the year hosted by this historic landmark as well as its home for the Diamond State Base Ball Club which hosts approximately six games of vintage baseball each summer at Fort Funston.
