1. The Amityville Horror House
- Location: Amityville, Long Island
- Significance: Infamous for the DeFeo murders and subsequent paranormal claims, this house is a must-visit for horror enthusiasts.
- Note: It is a private residence, so respect the owners’ privacy.
2. Kreischer Mansion
- Location: Staten Island
- Significance: Known for its dark history, including a murder, and numerous ghost sightings.
- Note: Featured in various paranormal investigations.
3. Morris-Jumel Mansion
- Location: Manhattan
- Significance: This historic mansion has Revolutionary War connections and is said to be haunted by Eliza Jumel.
- Note: Offers guided tours.
4. The Merchant’s House Museum
- Location: Manhattan
- Significance: The only 19th-century family home in New York City that is still intact, rumored to be haunted by Gertrude Tredwell.
- Note: A National Historic Landmark.
5. Iron Island Museum
- Location: Buffalo
- Significance: Formerly a funeral parlor and church, known for paranormal activity.
- Note: Offers ghost tours.
6. Rolling Hills Asylum
- Location: East Bethany
- Significance: A former asylum with reports of over 17,000 unmarked graves and numerous ghost sightings.
- Note: Offers paranormal tours.
7. Hyde Hall
- Location: Cooperstown
- Significance: Features a crypt and reports of paranormal activity related to its former owner, George Clarke.
- Note: Offers guided tours.
8. Palmyra Historical Museum
- Location: Palmyra
- Significance: Site of a tragic house fire, now a museum with reported paranormal activity.
- Note: Visitors have reported strange occurrences.
9. The House of Death
- Location: Manhattan
- Significance: Known for its numerous ghost sightings, including that of Mark Twain.
- Note: A famous haunted brownstone.
10. The Bell Ringer
- Location: Brooklyn
- Significance: A historic house with reports of mysterious knocking sounds.
- Note: Featured in ghost story podcasts.
11. Pure Terror Scream Park
- Location: Monroe
- Significance: Offers 13 haunted attractions, making it one of New York’s scariest haunted houses.
- Note: Ideal for those seeking a thrilling Halloween experience.
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