In This Guide
Haunted Washington Square Park
Haunted Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mark Twain's Haunted New York Home
Haunted Manhattan Bistro
Haunted One if by Land, Two if by Sea
The Haunted Brittany Hotel
The Haunted Algonquin Hotel
The Haunted Chelsea Hotel
Gallus Mag's Ghost at the Haunted Bridge Café
The Haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion
Amityville Horror House
The Haunted Churchyard of St. Paul's Chapel
Famous Ghosts at St. Mark's Cathedral
The Haunted Palace Theater
The Haunted Dakota Apartment Building
Haunted New York
Expand All Guide SectionsHaunted Washington Square Park
Let's start with one of the city's most popular spots; from beatniks to folk singers, from hippies ... read more »
Haunted Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Maybe you’d like to get away from the spookiness to say a little prayer for the dead. If, you ... read more »
Mark Twain's Haunted New York Home
If you think all of this ghost business is a load of bunk, head over to the former residence of ... read more »
Haunted Manhattan Bistro
With all this walking around the park, you're probably getting hungry. Head to Soho's Manhattan ... read more »
Haunted One if by Land, Two if by Sea
If you’re in the mood for fancier cuisine, stop by the Village’s romantic eatery One if by Land, Two if by Sea ... read more »
The Haunted Brittany Hotel
Because the center of New York University’s campus is Washington Square Park, it should come ... read more »
The Haunted Algonquin Hotel
With that in mind, you’ve probably opted not to stay over in the NYU dorms. Perhaps ... read more »
The Haunted Chelsea Hotel
But things could be worse: you could be staying at the Chelsea Hotel ... read more »
Gallus Mag's Ghost at the Haunted Bridge Café
If all this talk of death makes you long for a stiff drink, or perhaps a cup of coffee to clear ... read more »
The Haunted Morris-Jumel Mansion
Maybe imagining Lady Gallus has left you less than thrilled about drinking cappuccino and munching ... read more »
Amityville Horror House
Right about now you may feel an urgent need to leave Manhattan, and why shouldn't you? For a healthy dose of horror, just visit the Amityville Horror House on terrifying Long Island.
Here, on November 13, 1974, Ronald and Louise DeFeo and their two sons and two daughters were all shot to death in their beds. Ronald, Jr., the only surviving member of the family, was then sent to prison.
George and Kathy Lutz and their three children moved into the house the next year. The Lutzes allegedly experienced unexplainable paranormal events, such as cabinets slamming shut, doors suddenly breaking, green slime coming from the ceilings, swarms of insects attacking, the materialization of "a demonic face with red glowing eyes," and the appearance of ominous hoof-prints in the snow, according to Snopes.com. Apparently, when a priest came to bless the house a voice told him to "get out!"
The Lutz family concluded that the house was pure evil, and that it probably drove Ronald, Jr. to murder his family. A book, The Amityville Horror: A True Story, written by Jay Anson and published in 1977, later gained instant public attention. A number of films have been made about the story, including the 2005 remake of Amityville Horror, featuring Ryan Reynolds. The truth of the story remains in doubt, but national interest in the tale clearly has not dwindled. You can read more about it on The Amityville Horror Truth, which has interviews with the individuals directly involved and official documentation of the event. Also, visit Snopes for the facts behind some of the common myths and rumors surrounding the Amityville Horror House.
The Haunted Churchyard of St. Paul's Chapel
Now you're properly terrified. This tour has opened your eyes to the actuality of haunted churches, ... read more »
Famous Ghosts at St. Mark's Cathedral
Haven't had enough church? Visit St. Mark's Cathedral ... read more »
The Haunted Palace Theater
To lighten the mood, let's go see a show at the Palace Theater ... read more »
The Haunted Dakota Apartment Building
By now you’re a thick-skinned ghost-chaser, right? After the show’s over, head to the ... read more »
