Haunted places in New York

Merchant's House Museum

Historic house museum New York City, NY

Built in 1832, this rowhouse was home to the Tredwell family for nearly a century, and its interiors survive largely intact. Staff and visitors report a woman believed to be Gertrude Tredwell, the youngest daughter, who lived in the house until her death in 1933.

Visiting: Museum with regular hours and candlelight ghost tours in the fall; check the official site.Official site →

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Cemetery Sleepy Hollow, NY

Washington Irving, who wrote "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," is buried here, along with many famous New Yorkers. The cemetery leans into its connection with the Headless Horseman, and visitors enjoy its lantern-lit tours in the fall.

Visiting: Active cemetery open daily, with guided tours offered seasonally; check the official site.Official site →

Rolling Hills Asylum

Former county poorhouse East Bethany, NY

The building opened in 1827 as the Genesee County Poor House and later served as a county home and infirmary. Today it is privately owned and hosts ghost hunts, where visitors report shadow figures and voices in the long hallways.

Visiting: Offers daytime tours and ghost hunts with advance tickets only; check the official site.Official site →

Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.

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