Haunted New York City

New York, United States
3 day itinerary

Explore the best eerie New York City haunts over three spooky days.

Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Destination: New York, New York

Welcome to a spine-tingling journey through the eerie streets of New York City. Over three days, immerse yourself in the shadowy history and haunted tales of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Explore twelve chilling locations where the whispers of ghosts and echoes of the past linger in the air.

In Manhattan, visit the Merchant’s House Museum, where reports of restless spirits abound, and the Dakota Building, infamous for John Lennon’s murder and rumored hauntings. Brooklyn offers the hauntingly beautiful Green-Wood Cemetery and the historic Wyckoff House Museum. In Queens, don’t miss the eerie Steinway Mansion and the abandoned structures of Fort Totten Park.

3-Day New York City Spooky Itinerary

Dimly lit urban alleyway at night, enhancing a spooky atmosphere during a city ghost tour.

Day 1: Manhattan

  • Merchant’s House Museum: Start your journey at this 19th-century home, rumored to house restless spirits.
  • Dakota Building: Explore the site infamous for John Lennon’s murder and reputed hauntings.
  • Morris-Jumel Mansion: NYC’s oldest residence with ghostly tales, offering a historical and eerie experience.
  • St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery: Discover tales of paranormal activity in this historic churchyard.
  • Bowery Hotel: Unwind with a stay at this hotel, known for its supernatural occurrences
Looking up at the towering structure of the Brooklyn Bridge against a clear sky.

Day 2: Brooklyn

  • Green-Wood Cemetery: Delve into Brooklyn’s history and legends at this hauntingly beautiful cemetery.

  • Wyckoff House Museum: Explore NYC’s oldest structure, rumored to have its own spectral inhabitants.

  • Montauk Club: Enjoy lunch at this historic haunt, known for its ghostly occurrences and Victorian charm.

  • Hart Island: Take a twilight boat tour to this island of the dead, shrouded in mystery and tragedy.

Empty subway station in Queens, NYC, with dim lighting and deserted platforms.

Day 3: Queens

 

  • Steinway Mansion: Discover the eerie tales surrounding this historic mansion in Astoria.

  • Fort Totten Park: Explore the abandoned structures and rumored paranormal activity of this former military base.

  • Cobble Hill Tunnel: Conclude your trip with a visit to this abandoned subway tunnel, steeped in ghostly lore.

The busy streets of New York City never sleep and neither do the the spirits that will always call it home …

The Scariest Ghost Tours in New York

1. Greenwich Village

  • Poe’s House: 85 West 3rd Street, haunted by Edgar Allan Poe’s spirit.
  • MacDougal Street Poltergeist: Unexplained activity, objects moving, strange noises.
  • Washington Square Park: Dark history, rumored ghosts from potter’s field and executions.

2. Lower Manhattan

  • Fraunces Tavern: Haunted by Revolutionary War spirits, including a mysterious woman.
  • Trinity Church Cemetery: Ghost sightings and eerie encounters among historic tombstones.
  • New Amsterdam Theatre: Home to several spectral figures and paranormal activity.

3. Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO

  • Brooklyn Bridge: Reports of ghostly apparitions and eerie encounters beneath.
  • St. Ann’s Warehouse: Haunted by the ghost of a former caretaker.
  • Plymouth Church: Rumored to be haunted by the spirit of Henry Ward Beecher.
Industrial alleyway in the city illuminated by dim streetlights at night, casting eerie shadows amidst the urban landscape

Trip Summary: As your three-day journey through haunted locations of New York City comes to a close, reflect on the spine-tingling tales and eerie encounters that have left a lasting impression. From the restless spirits of Greenwich Village to the ghostly apparitions near the Brooklyn Bridge, each stop has offered a glimpse into the city’s haunted history. As you depart, carry with you the memories of shadowy alleys, historic mansions, and whispered legends, knowing that the spirits of New York City past will forever linger in the shadows. Until next time, may the thrill of the unknown continue to haunt your dreams.

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