October may be over and Halloween is in the clear, but that doesn’t mean that ghosts go to sleep for the rest of the year! Grab your bravest friends and family and let’s hit the road on a trip from Haunted Long Island to Haunted Upstate in Albany. Oooohh, spooky!
On less than a tank of gas, you could be well on your way to fame and fortune as a Paranormal Investigator. Check out our picks for scariest places to visit!
Mount Misery & Sweet Hollow Road Melville/Huntington
11 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
Ghostly sightings have been reported in this area since the Revolutionary War era. From apparitions to uneasy feelings to legends of a mental asylum burned down, you’ll find no shortage of haunted happenings in this locale. Looking for specifics? Check this link for more detailed stories.
Kings Park Psychiatric Center in Kings Park
17 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
Once the site of a sprawling medical complex for the mentally ill, this is now an abandoned site with a dark and ominous beauty. Originally established as one of three state hospitals on Long Island, all that remains now are mostly demolished ruins and a few straggling buildings. Still, the site has long been said to be the most notorious haunted location in the area with reports of disembodied screams, doors opening and closing on their own, and dark apparitions. Find more details about the original site here.
Lake Ronkonkoma in Sachem
19 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
Rumors have long existed that this lake may in fact be bottomless, as the bodies of those who drowned were often not recovered. Although it’s actually 70 feet down at its deepest, it hasn’t stopped the ominous storytelling. Stories around the lake include the waters having healing properties, a haunting following the death of a Setauket Native Woman, and a subsequent curse that claims young men as its victim. Although many people dismiss the curse concept, Paranormal Investigators have found evidence of ghostly spirits. You’ll have to find out for yourself!
Country House Restaurant in Stony Brook
22 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
This wonderful country inn and restaurant is home to the notorious Ghost of Annette Williamson who has occupied the space for over 300 years. Her ghost is incredibly active, even letting the current owners know she didn’t appreciate them covering up certain spaces in the building. Children are particularly attuned to her spirit, with some refusing to walk into the Restaurant and others attempting to speak to her by name or play games with her. Visitors have reported trails of light or flashes of a ghostly being. If you choose to dine here, you’ll want to bring a camera to capture the orbs! Check it out here.
The Morris-Jumel Mansion in New York NY
45 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
This is the oldest known residence in Manhattan, built all the way back in 1765. It is located in Washington Heights and was the former home of British Military Officer Roger Morris. Tour guides and visitors alike have reported disembodied voices, mysterious footsteps, apparitions, objects moving without anyone near, and doors opening and closing on their own. You can even stop by Aaron Burr’s bedroom for some truly spooky experiences. More info here about tours.
The Campbell Apartment in New York NY
45 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
Originally the private office of John W. Campbell, the site is now a lush bar home to some seriously haunting experiences (and also the filming location of the original Gossip Girl series!) Employees and visitors alike have reported feeling uneasy, as if someone is placing a hand on their back or shoulder as they enter the mezzanine or upstairs lavatory. There is even a report of a woman entering the bathroom, locking the door behind her, but when a locksmith arrived to open the facilities….it was empty! The ghosts here seem mild mannered and friendly, and mostly make their presence known with cold spots or mysterious sounds. Visit their site here.
The House of Death New York NY
47 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
This gorgeous brownstone has had a string of bad luck starting in the late 1890s and continuing on for years to come. Reports of chilly damp spots, food rotting too quickly, ghostly apparitions of author Mark Twain, the figure of a woman in white, flickering lights, and figures floating through doorways. Pretty spooky if you ask us, yikes!
The Dakota New York NY
47 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
Apartments all throughout this building are said to be haunted, but the basement is the scariest part. Workers, residents and visitors alike have all reported paranormal activity. Residents report everything from small objects to even large furniture pieces being randomly moved or displaced. Folks have heard disembodied footsteps and odd voices at night as well as lights flickering on and off! From reports of figures with the body of a man but the head of a child to ghostly appearances of John Lennon to the apparition of a crying woman and even UFOs and aliens, the building is no stranger to bizarre occurrences. Learn more about the building here
Wing’s Castle in Millbrook
119 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
Open to visitors year round, this castle was conceived of and designed by artist Toni Ann Wing and her husband Peter. Tour the building from 12PM to 4PM and enjoy all of the incredible art, architecture, antiques, and collectibles the building has to offer. And stick around for the unexplained ghost sightings, strange apparitions, and stories behind the time Mrs. Wing took an axe to the walls and discovered something sinister. If you’re feeling particularly brave and adventurous, you can even book a stay in one of the rooms as a B&B! Learn more here.
Burn Brae Mansion in Glen Spey
137 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
The current owners of the Burn Brae Mansion don’t shy away from its dark and storied history. You can check in as a guest and experience the supernatural first hand, or you can attend one of the Mansion’s many special events, tours, and workshops. If you’re interested in becoming a Paranormal Investigator, you’ll find all the information you need right on their site and even work alongside the pros to learn tricks of the trade. Visitors have reported mysterious sights, ghostly figures, strange sounds, and other supernatural occurrences. Book a stay and see for yourself!
Ten Broeck Mansion Albany
190 Miles from Atlantic Car Dealerships
This stunning historic brownstone was built by George Dawson in 1859, but many wonder if he may have loved his work so much he decided never to leave the premises. Sometime between the 1940s through the 1960s, reports started manifesting about sightings of a strange man by the children who resided in the Mansion. Could it be the ghost of Dawson? Or is it perhaps the spectral remnants of a fallen soldier once buried on the grounds? It would seem that the ghost predates the home, but you might just have to go confirm it yourself and let us know! Learn more and plan a visit by clicking here.
Note: Atlantic, its employees, or related entities and individuals do not encourage illegal entry or activities. Please be respectful of private residences. Some sites may be posted as no trespassing, and we do not encourage or condone disobeying any posted signs. Please also be cautious and adhere to any notice of closures, forbidden entry, police barricades, and other warnings of no-entry. Use caution when exploring as some sites are old, overgrown, and may present safety issues. We are not responsible for any injury or any other incidents ensuing such as police activity or legal action, and especially so if you choose to disobey posted signage and rules and break the law of your own accord. Enter abandoned sites at your own risk.
