Ghost Tours New York
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Haunted Hotel & Festival
Sun, Nov 1, 9:00 PM**November 1st, 2026** **Lefrak Center at Lakeside** **171 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225** Scream with us in the Haunted Hotel or just hang with us at the festival if horror is not your thing. **4pm Festival: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Painting & Yard Games $18** **6:30pm Haunted House: 7,680 square feet of fear $32** **Both $50** Register at [pranaandpeace.com/events](pranaandpeace.com/events) Brought to you by **Prana & Peace Travel** and **Las Reinas NYC** Email us with any questions: [pranaandpeacetravel@gmail.com](mailto:pranaandpeacetravel@gmail.com)
All-New Chelsea Art Gallery Tour ($24-$30, See Details)
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM**[ALL LINKS BELOW WORK ON EVENT PAGES BUT ARE DICEY IN EMAILS.]** **Sign up (or see if any spots left) on: [Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/N92EZA4VKZ2UY) or [Ticketleap](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/gsh-9/artgallerytourxxx-mu)** **Cost:** **$24 online till all links shut down 4 hrs prior to the start time** **$30 onsite (cash only, exact change) if not sold out** **===================================================** **Join us as we return to Chelsea, by far the most famous art district in NYC. On this tour, we will view and discuss 5-8 shows pre-selected by the host, in a variety of media, with an exclusive presentation by a gallerist or artist at some stops.** **Note: "All-New" in the title refers to the fact that this tour includes no "repeats" from our previous one the weekend before.** **===================================================** **IMPORTANT:** **\- After paying online\, please check your credit / debit card account to make sure the transaction went through\.** **\- RSVP on Meetup is optional and does NOT reserve your spot or lock in the price\. Please use the blue Ticketleap or Paypal link above\.** **\- Emergency contact for "day of" is \(917\) 680\-0656 if you are late or lost\. The voicemail greeting will list our first one or two stops\. For all other info\, send an "old\-fashioned" text directly to my number\. Do NOT attempt to reach me via email\, Meetup\, Ticketleap or any other Internet\-based channel\, as those methods are not reliable on my phone\.** **\- If you have bought a ticket but cannot attend\, you have two options\. To get a credit toward a future art tour or walk\, notify me via direct \(not Internet\-based\) text\, voice call\, or voicemail\. This must be done BEFORE the listed start time so that the group does not get stuck waiting for you\. Alternatively\, you can send someone in your place; at check\-in\, simply have him or her mention the name under which you paid\.** **\- Sorry\, no refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled\.** **\- The tour will last two to three hours\. Afterward\, we may go somewhere nearby for drinks\, food and socializing if there is interest\.** **\- Art novices are welcome\, as are people with extensive art backgrounds\.** **\- This event was created specifically for members of my Meetup groups and private email lists\, their guests\, and special invitees\.** **\- Please note that the total RSVP count includes people coming from other Meetup and non\-Meetup groups\. It is manually updated every 12 \- 48 hours and is NOT an arbitrary number\. However\, also remember that "no\-shows" can never be accurately predicted\.** **See you there!** **Milton**
Forest Hills Gardens Tour On Halloween-Members Appreciation-Limited Space
Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 PMAs of Monday October 26, 2 P.M. RSVP's are closed. Please actually read the description of the event extra carefully BEFORE you RSVP. I have led two tours of Forest Hills Gardens for the Guides Association of New York City. This event will be much better. This event will be strictly limited in size to around 15 members or so. No guests please. Unfortunately, I will NOT add any first timers who I do not know to this event. However I plan on doing another event in Queens in November where I will add first timers. I consider this a members appreciation event. We will NOT accept any monetary contributions on this one. I want to primarily reward those members who have supported this group in the recent past by attending at least one event and hopefully more with few cancellations. It helps if you are also a member of my other group called NYC Wanderers-those events have always no contribution events. See: https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups As always, the waitlist for this group does NOT operate in the conventional way. Those on the waitlist will NOT be moved automatically to the going list when a space becomes available. IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group. Forest Hills Gardens is a beautiful private planned community that looks a lot like it did when it was first designed in 1909. Halloween is a BIG deal in the gardens and thousands of people flock there each year. In other words, it's a madhouse especially on one street. We will avoid that by visiting in the morning and early afternoon. It will be a special treat because there will be many really interesting Halloween displays in the Gardens on Halloween. The event should last about 3 hours or so and if people want, they can eat in the neighborhood afterwards or do whatever they wish. There may be an opportunity to view one no longer active member's unique art collection. You probably won't see a better collection of NYC street scenes anywhere. Unfortunately, this member, who will remain anonymous, has many rules pertaining to the visit. To say that this member is a high maintenance individual is an understatement! (And hopefully, they don't read this!) It will be easy to get to the meeting location by public transportation and the Long Island Railroad. AS ALWAYS, PLEASE POST NO COMMENTS/QUESTIONS PRE-EVENT. RAIN DATE WILL BE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1-many Halloween displays will still be up. Hope you can make it.
The Gilded Age Revisited! Upper East Side Art & Architecture Tour
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM**This tour originally scheduled for Friday, October 23rd is now rescheduled for Friday, November 13th.** **I am sorry if the new date doesn't work for you. I may have space available for new group members and first timers who land on the waiting list.** **Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot.** **No repeats if you attend this tour previously.** **Cost**: This tour is free with a voluntary donation to your guide/organizer at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Note:** This tour works well in colder weather as we have 5-6 indoor attractions and art galleries. **Overview** This tour we will indulge in the East 80's between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue and the residential architecture of the gilded age which consists of mansions and elegant townhouses often built in the Beaux Arts, and Renaissance Revival styles, and even the Chateau style. We'll cover the history of this area and how and why it developed as an enclave for NYC's wealthy elite and how gilded age wealth gave rise to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and helped establish the Upper East Side as a center of the art world. Starting out at the garden of the Cooper Hewitt museum (pictured in photo), which was originally the mansion home of Andrew and Louise Carnegie, we'll visit several local art galleries during our journey, along with several other indoor locations with spectacular architecture. We will venture inside several buildings that were constructed as gilded age mansions and are now public spaces. **Restrooms before the tour: Tarulucci e Vino Cafe at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.** You can enter the cafe via the garden without having to pay admission to the museum. There is a quick bag inspection by a security guard. There are also public restrooms at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest across the street from the garden at 90th Street & 5th Avenue. Once inside the church veer immediately to your right (one stall). **Other nearby options: Met Museum pay what you wish for NY residents. There is also an education entrance near 81st Street where you can go to the rest room withour visiting the museum. And of course any of the other local museums - Guggenheim, Jewish Museum (admission charge).** We'll have a break and restrooms in Central Park or depending on time at the Met Museum's education entrance. **Tour ends at 84th Street & Park Avenue** convenient to the 4,5,6,Q trains and numerous bus routes including the M86 crosstown. Your organizer and guide, Hank Orenstein hankorenstein@gmail.com 646-596-3005 (photo courtesy of the Cooper Hewitt Museum).
LET'S GO ON A PRIVATE TOUR OF GRAND CENTRAL STATION
Sat, Nov 7, 8:00 PM# 🚂✨ PRIVATE GROUP TOUR: THE SECRETS OF GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL! ✨🚂 ## 🕰️ DISCOVER THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF ONE OF NEW YORK CITY’S GREATEST LANDMARKS! Grand Central Terminal is so much more than a place to catch a train. Behind its celebrated celestial ceiling, monumental architecture and bustling Main Concourse lies an extraordinary world of **architectural secrets, remarkable engineering, unexpected spaces and generations of New York history**. Now, **20 members of our Social Club** will have the opportunity to experience this magnificent landmark in an entirely new way during our very special **private Official Grand Central Terminal Tour!** **You may have passed through Grand Central countless times—but this afternoon, we are going to stop, look up, and discover what we have been missing!** *** ## 📅 EVENT INFORMATION 🗓️ **Date:** Saturday, November 7, 2026 🕒 **Tour Time:** 3:00–4:30 PM 📍 **Required Arrival Time:** No later than **2:45 PM** ⏳ **Tour Length:** Approximately 90 minutes 👥 **Group Size:** Limited to **20 Social Club members** 🎟️ **Special Member Price:** Only **$30 per person!** *** ## 🌟 THIS IS THE OFFICIAL GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL TOUR! Our private experience will be presented by Grand Central Terminal’s official tour operator. Through expert storytelling, we will discover details that are easy to overlook when rushing for a train—and hear the remarkable stories behind this beloved New York landmark. From **Cornelius Vanderbilt’s railroad ambitions** to **Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s role in the campaign to preserve Grand Central**, this is a journey through the people, ideas and determination that helped shape our city. **Architecture, history, discovery and wonderful company—all in one memorable afternoon!** *** ## 🌌 LOOK UP! THE CEILING HAS A STORY TO TELL… The Main Concourse’s celestial ceiling is one of Grand Central’s most recognizable features. But how closely have you really looked at it? **Why do its constellations appear in reverse? What did its restoration reveal? What small details remain as reminders of its past?** Our tour will give us a new appreciation for the extraordinary space above the crowds. *** ## 🤫 CLOCKS, WHISPERS & UNEXPECTED DISCOVERIES! Among the planned highlights of our experience: 🕰️ **THE FAMOUS FOUR-FACED CLOCK** A beloved meeting place and one of the most recognizable symbols of New York City. 🤫 **THE WHISPERING GALLERY** Discover the surprising acoustics that allow a quiet message to travel across this remarkable vaulted space. 🏛️ **VANDERBILT HALL** Admire the grandeur of a setting that recalls the elegance and ambition of railroad travel. 🚪 **THE CAMPBELL & GRAND CENTRAL’S UNEXPECTED CORNERS** Hear the stories behind a former private office, a speakeasy-style setting and a former movie theater. 🍽️ **THE HISTORIC OYSTER BAR** Explore another part of the Terminal’s enduring character and history. 🚉 **TRACK 34** Connect the building’s architectural splendor with its continuing life as a working railroad terminal. *The route and access to individual locations may vary according to Terminal operations.* *** ## 💛 A SPECIAL SOCIAL CLUB EXPERIENCE—ONLY $30! I have arranged this private guided experience for our Social Club at a **special member price of just $30 per person**, and I am personally contributing toward the group cost to help keep it affordable. There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled. Your registration includes: ✅ **A 90-minute official guided walking tour** ✅ **A private experience arranged for our Social Club** ✅ **Expert interpretation of Grand Central’s history and architecture** ✅ **An afternoon of discovery with fellow members** Whether you are a lifelong New Yorker, a regular commuter or someone who simply loves exploring our city, there will be plenty to enjoy. *** ## 📍 WHERE TO MEET DAVID ### 🚂 GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL **89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY** We will meet at the **GCT Tours Booth in the Main Concourse**. From the famous clock in the center of the concourse, look for the tour booth **just to the right of the Harlem and Hudson Line departures**. ### ⏰ PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 2:45 PM! Grand Central is a large, busy terminal. Please allow sufficient time to find our meeting point and check in with me before the tour begins. **Our tour starts at 3:00 PM sharp.** Final check-in instructions will also be sent to confirmed attendees before the event. *** ## 👟 A FEW IMPORTANT DETAILS 🚶 **This is a walking tour.** Please be prepared for approximately 90 minutes of walking and standing. 👟 **Wear comfortable shoes.** 🧥 **Dress for the weather**, as the route may include outdoor portions. 🎟️ **Advance registration and payment are required** to secure your place. 📋 Please review the **Social Club’s Rules, Regulations and Bylaws**, together with the event’s posted payment and cancellation terms, before registering. *** ## ✨ YOU KNOW THE LANDMARK… NOW DISCOVER ITS STORIES! For one afternoon, let’s trade the rush to catch a train for the pleasure of discovering what surrounds us. Look up at the stars. Listen to a whisper. Admire the architecture. Discover the stories behind the clock where so many New York journeys begin. ### 🎟️ ONLY 20 PLACES • ONLY $30 PER MEMBER ### 🚂✨ ALL ABOARD FOR A WONDERFUL AFTERNOON AT GRAND CENTRAL! ✨🚂
D.C’s Financial District Haunted History Walking Tour
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 PM\*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/d-cs-financial-district-haunted-history-walking-tour/ \*\*RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many are attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email Dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com\*\* **Cost: $25 per person** **$20 for NYSN VIP Members** Haunted History Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan Join us for a fun, social stroll through the fascinating highlights—and occasional lowlights—of New York City’s Financial District, exploring stories from the 1600s to the present day. This approximately 90-minute walking tour combines local history, haunted legends, and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow New Yorker’s. **What to Expect** Up to 20 NYSN members and guests who enjoy socializing, exploring NYC, and learning interesting local history. Meet in front of Fraunces Tavern at 6:30pm. The walking route covers the area from City Hall to Bowling Green, ending at Fraunces Tavern. View amazing historical photos showing how New York City has transformed over the centuries. Everyone attending will be a local or local-area resident. **Bonus Option** After the tour, you’re invited to continue the fun at our Halloween Party at Fraunces Tavern, where the tour concludes around 8:00 PM. Tour guests can purchase a discounted party ticket for just $10. **Tour Highlights** Discover the fascinating—and sometimes spooky—history behind: Fraunces Tavern Bowling Green Wall Street City Hall Historic churches and cemeteries Colonial Dutch settlements Hidden historic buildings and parks Haunted locations and ghost stories The darker side of NYC history, including famous murders, prison escapes, hangings, scandals, and mysterious deaths Don’t worry—we focus on the storytelling and history, not gore. The tour is entertaining, informative, and fun rather than frightening. **Cost** $25 per person $20 for NYSN VIP Members (Tour admission only.) **Frequently Asked Questions** **Can I come alone?** Absolutely! Most attendees come on their own, making this a great opportunity to meet new people while exploring the city. **How scary is the tour?** Not very! The hauntings, legends, and strange occurrences we discuss are all based on documented stories and historical reports. We present them in a fun, engaging way—not as a horror experience. What Should I wear? Dress for the weather **Ages:** 30s+ **Venue:** Meet On The Corner at Fraunces Tavern **Address:** 54 Pearl Street, New York, New York, 10004 \*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/d-cs-financial-district-haunted-history-walking-tour/
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