Ghosts are a hot commodity here in the historic Hudson Valley. While the quiet town of Sleepy Hollow has taken pride in being a historical destination of legendary haunts, it has been slow to catch on elsewhere. Historic sites are now recognizing that ghostly legend nights are in high demand. Interests in ghosts have reached its all-time high with the surge in ghost shows on cable. According to... [Read more]
Montgomery, NY— On a chilly fall evening we arrived at the Patchett House located in Montgomery, NY, which is now home to the Wallkill River School for Artists. The Patchett House is a Colonial style home built in the early 1800’s that once served as an inn, a personal residence, and a funeral parlor that holds an unsolved mystery. This haunted house has its share of ghost stories from personal... [Read more]
Tarrytown, NY—Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, NY is the theatrical setting for Collinwood, the mythical estate in the Dark Shadow movies. And while Dark Shadows had its fair share of spooky elements and unearthly events that Lyndhurst can’t quite hold a candle too, there are a few instances that make Lyndhurst a little out of the ordinary. View Photos In the first movie, The House of Dark Shadows, we... [Read more]
Fishkill, NY— The line of screamers large and small anxiously waited for the ticket booth to open as the dense fog hovered over Skull Island Scream Park. We hesitantly made our way through the entrance always ready for the unexpected. At least that’s what I thought until the tallest creature I have ever seen trailed behind us! We had a long night ahead of us with a lot of attractions to cover... [Read more]
Wappingers Falls, NY — It isn’t officially the Halloween season here in the Hudson Valley until you’ve visited the Haunted Mansion on Sheafe Road in Wappingers Falls, NY. If you are looking for a great family-fun night, this is the place for you. You can feel the excitement in the air as soon as you arrive. The crisp chill in the air, the creepy atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the staff instantly... [Read more]
Is there anyone out there who is not familiar with the legendary tale of Ichabod Crane’s clash with the Hessian trooper who continues to fight his battle after death? This is one of my all time favorite ghostly Hudson Valley ghost tales. If you are not aware, you can tour Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and trace the infamous ride of Ichabod Crane. Read about my visit to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Be... [Read more]