Ghost Tours New York

Halloween Prelude! Haunted Greenwich Village Tour

RSVPs open on Sunday, October 18th at 11:00am. Space is set aside for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me to request a spot AFTER you have RSVP'd. This is free with a welcome donation to your guide via cash, Venmo or Zeller at the end of the tour. Join us for a Halloween-themed tour to visit the haunted locations in Greenwich Village which is likely NYC's most ghostly neighborhood. Note that this tour is not for the faint of heart - at least we're not doing this at night which also allows for those indulging in Halloween night to go home and get your costumes ready! In between the haunted buildings and locations I will cover the multi-layered history of Greenwich Village from its early development 200 years ago through the area's artistic, literary, dramatic and musical legacies and impact on NYC's enduring creative spirit. I will also tell the backstory of the famous Village Halloween Parade. We'll meet in front of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center which opens at 10am and has restrooms and worthwhile exhibits. Plenty of coffee shops nearby as well. https://stonewallvisitorcenter.org/ The tour will end at Washington Square Park. Cheers from your organizer, Hank 646-596-3005 hankorenstein@gmail.com Pictured: St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery is said to be haunted by the ghost of Peter Stuyvesant, the Governor of New Amsterdam in the mid-1600s whose was buried in a vault beneath the church.

Ghost of Uncle Joe’s Cemetery Concert

For those seeking a Monster Mash-style Halloween bash, the annual graveyard masquerade ball in Jersey City may be the perfect fit. This spooky season, the Ghost of Uncle Joe’s will be making its comeback this October! Join us at [Harsimus Cemetery](https://www.hobokengirl.com/historic-jersey-city-and-harsimus-cemetery/), located at 435 Newark Avenue. The festival includes live music featuring tribute bands consisting of local performers, drinks, food, and after parties. Proceeds from the event will also contribute towards preserving the historic site. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite, but also can be sold at the door while supplies last!

Night Before Halloween Ghost Tour (East Village)

Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

**Adding a 2nd Tour due to a high level of interest (long waiting list for the tour scheduled for October 4th.** RSVPs open up on Monday, October 5th at 8:00pm. **Priority given to those on the waiting list for the October 4th tour who make their requesst prior to RSVP opening. If this is you email me to request your spot at hankorenstein@gmail.com before RSVPs open up to our general membership.** Space permitting - priority for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot AFTER you land on the waiting list. This tour is free with a welcome donation to your guide at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Overview** Strolling the Midtown East area of Manhattan helps tell the story of the changes in architecture styles transitioned away from early 20th century European pre-war to Art Deco and then by the 1950’s to modern and international styles. We’ll stop by many interesting and distinctive buildings including the American Radiator Building, Chanin Building, Socony Mobil Building, Chrysler Building, Daily News Building, Ford Foundation, the spectacular GE Building on Lexington Avenue, and of course the monumental Rockefeller Center and a personal favorite, the Fred French Building on 5th Avenue. Along the way we'll dive into the history of midtown Manhattan and the Turtle Bay neighborhood of the East 40s and 50s. **Restrooms before the tour:** The Library is open on Sunday and has restrooms.

Boo! A Haunted House. 👻

Dear friends, are you prepared to get scared?! Join us as we participate in an immesrsive, haunted experience located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. If we survive the haunted house, we can grab food and beverages afterwards. Please purchase your ticket for the **7pm** time slot. [https://hauntedmansionbk.com/](https://hauntedmansionbk.com/) If you have questions or need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

Forest Hills Gardens Tour On Halloween-Members Appreciation-Limited Space

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 is most likely NOT going to be announced to all members. This event will be strictly limited in size to around 20 members or so. No guests please. Unfortunately, at this time, it is unlikely we will add any first timers to this event. 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-especially for this event. 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. 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.

Haunted NYC Scavenger Hunt (Clues, Spells, and Curses!)

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1995465497018](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1995465497018) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Everyone's favorite Haunted Hunt is back! It's a unique, enjoyable way to socialize, learn and explore outdoors! Clues, Spells, and Curses! Join dozens as they set out onto the streets of the Financial District; the site of graveyards, hauntings and some of the grizzliest deeds ever done! It will be a fun way to explore and socialize. We'll set you up on teams and give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. **How does it work?** If you come alone we will set you up on a team (or you can play with a team) and we'll give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. Each team will have 90 minutes to find as many of the clues we give you. When finished we will return to a set location for socializing. Prizes are awarded to those finding the most clues. **What are we looking for?** Lower Manhattan in the early 1600's till now has been the site of hangings, hauntings, massacres, explosions, and other not so nice and creepy things. You will be scouring Bowling Green to City Hall, visiting (supposedly haunted places), searching for history-markers and research things that happened. **FAQs:** How do I find group? We will meet in front of the Fraunces Tavern. Host contact info will be emailed to all paid attendees day of event. **Dress Code?** Dress for the weather as you will be outside. **What if it rains?** We will contact attendees with a rain date. **Can I come alone?** Yes 95% of those attending will likely register on their own but you are invited to bring as many guests as you would like (just make sure they each have a ticket). **Cost?** $19-$25 depending upon how early you purchase ticket/capacity **Ages?** All are welcome. We usually get a good mix of ages attending. **For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

From Crypt to Roof: Vertical Tour of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Tickets: $66.35 (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2001184502718](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2001184502718) Built during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Upper Manhattan is a monument to its time — and still unfinished over 125 years later. But how did the world’s largest cathedral come to rise in New York City, and what masterpieces lie hidden within its soaring interior? Lace up your sneakers and get ready to uncover the history and architecture of the world’s largest cathedral like never before. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "https://www.nyadventureclub.com/") for an exclusive vertical tour through the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, where we'll explore its most iconic architectural highlights throughout a 12-story ascent to the roof before venturing below into the rarely-seen crypt. Led by a Cathedral Educator, our intimate behind-the-scenes experience will include: * **An overview of the Cathedral’s history and architecture**, including why it was built in two different styles * **Stories behind the building’s ongoing construction**, and what it means for the future of the Cathedral * **A climb up one of the Cathedral’s spiral staircases**, with stops at the triforium, a buttress, the ceiling above the nave, and even the roof — rising 124 feet in total * A **peek at the famous Guastavino-tiled spiral staircase** * **An exclusive trip into the crypt**, one of the Cathedral’s most hidden spaces — hear the stories of the entombed while exploring the vaults beneath the chapels See you there! \*Please bring water and wear a comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking and stair climbing for the duration of the tour — 12 stories in total! \*\*Please note that the spiral stairwells are quite narrow, and can be uncomfortable for those with claustrophobia — if you choose to not ascend or descend the cathedral stairs, you may wait on the ground floor for the group to return \*\*\*Guests must be at least 12 years old to visit the crypt Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Houses of Worship

Indigenous People's Day Tour of Historic Lower Manhattan and the Birth of NYC!

***Note change in start time from 11am to 3pm*. This 2-hour tour is especially recommended for people new to NYC or unfamiliar with our indigenous people's history!** RSVPs open on Sunday, September 27th at 8:30pm. Space is set aside for new group members, first and second timers and real estate clients who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot AFTER you have RSVPd. This tour is free with an optional donation to your organizer and guide at the end via cash, venmo or zelle. . The museum is free to visit and is open from 10am - 5pm. **MEETING PLACE:** Inside the Museum of the American Indian (pictured above). There is a large open space called the Rotunda on the main floor where we will meet. **There is a worthwhile exhibit on view which will enhance your understanding of our tour.** "Native New York," is a comprehensive exhibit about the Indian tribes and the lives they led in the NYC area. I suggest arriving at least 45 minutes beforehand by 2:15pm to get a taste of the museum and use the restroom. The building is part of the Smithsonian museum and and has an efficient security check inside the entrance that includes metal detectors. It also a historic landmark and one of NYC's most magnificent public buildings inside and outside, designed by Cass Gilbert (Woolworth Building). **Note the museum does not allow food or beverages other than bottled water.** **Here's a useful link to learn more:** https://americanindian.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/item?id=981 **TOUR OVERVIEW** This tour is especially great for people new to New York City as we cover a lot of our early history including the original Dutch settlement in the early 1600s and the backstory of the American Revolution and NYC's role as the first U.S. Capital. This is today's Financial District including Wall Street. The Lenape Indians inhabited the area we call NYC centuries before the Europeans colonized the area in the early 17th century. The spirit of Indigenous People's Day to acknowledge the resilience, ingenuity, creativity, culture and strivings of indigenous people's despite centuries of racism, discrimination, forced removals and essentially genocide. American Indians have a sophisticated understanding of ecology and taking care of the land along with their great respect for the forces of nature and the bounty of the earth. The Iroquois tribes of upstate New York also influenced the early women's rights movement of the mid-1800's due to the leadership roles of Indian women. In the 20th century Mohawk Indians from New York helped to build our skyscrapers and bridges. The tour will focus on sites associated with Native American presence in Lower Manhattan. Given the rich and complex history of what we call the Financial District, I will also weave in the key historic touchpoints of colonial New York including the chain of events that led to the American Revolution, NYC's role as America's first Capital, and the role of Wall Street. I will also talk about current efforts by Lenape Indians to reclaim their local heritage and history. **Ending Point: Convenient to Canal Street subways including the N,R,Q,J, the #1 at Franklin Street and the 4,5,6.** **Etcetera:** October 11 and 12 there is a two-day gathering and celebration for Indigenous People's Day on Randall's Island. If you are free on Sunday, the 11th check it out: https://ipdnyc.squarespace.com/ **Note:** NYC still honors the 2nd Monday of October as Italian Heritage Day/Columbus Day and there has been some controversy about this. The NYC Department of Education and other entities have attempted a compromise by also acknowledging the many contributions of Italian-Americans as opposed to Columbus who forced indigenous people into slavery and brought disease and devastation. **I will devote some time on the tour to Italian American Heritage as it relates to NYC.** Optional "afterparty" (social hour) at a local happy hour venue after the tour. Your organizer and guide, Hank 646-596-3005 hankorenstein@gmail.com

Poe Cottage

**Edgar Allen Poe is cemented in our minds as Halloween is with candy** **You must reserve your space at https://bronxhistory.org/nevermore so they can keep you in the loop details for event or on Facebook** **Join the Bronx historical society for this special event space is limited so act fast.** **They will start tours of Poe cottage @4pm -6 pm so arrive early. This Bronx cottage was the author last permanent residence also where he wrote classics like Annabel Lee , the bells and Ulamume and Eureka** **Then at 5pm with the opening of the night market for you to purchase spooky cocktails ? Beer from Bronx beer hall , nefarious confections will be onsite for a spooky sweet treat , they will also have all kinds of Poe merch available at 6pm there will be a reading from militia vox more then love :the fascination with Edgar Allen Poe**

Seasonal Spooky Drinks at the Haunting on Ninth

It's spooky season! Let's go for cocktails at the Haunting on 9th Street. **Description from resy:** The Haunting on 9th Street is New York’s premier Halloween cocktail pop-up that blends spooky nostalgia with a hint of classic campyness. Inspired by your childhood neighborhood’s haunted house, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and late-night horror marathons, it’s a space where the eerie and the playful collide. Cobwebbed shelves, flickering candlelight, and unexpected details set the stage, but the cocktails are the main attraction. Each drink is crafted as part of the experience: bold, a little strange, and designed to spark curiosity. Part haunted house, part neighborhood bar, The Haunting turns a night out into something immersive, theatrical, and just the right amount of spooky. link to their instagram page https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddu6_NzlBh1/?img_index=1 **Note:** Please be on time! Confirm your RSVP 48 hours in advance. **(I'll post a comment for you to like)** Please bring cash to make bill splitting easier. To calculate bill total take your food + drinks and multiply by 1.3. Reservation is under my name. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Ghouls, Goblins & Treats in Hoboken + Jersey City (~6 miles)

***NEW MEMBERS GET PRIORITY ON THIS WALK.*** DM me if you end up on the Wait List. ***Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/). This walk will count for 6 miles of your total.*** Let's take a leisurely walk through lovely neighborhoods of Hoboken & Jersey City to view the changing foliage, Halloween decor and beautiful brownstones with some detours to see historic sights & street art. We will start our walk through Hoboken's bustling downtown area, stopping along the way to enjoy unique treats before checking out spectacular Halloween decor. We'll then continue east to Castle Point Terrace for a rest stop at Steven's Institute with awesome views of the city, finishing our Hoboken segment along the waterfront. Once in Jersey City, we'll visit Jaume Plensa's mammoth Water's Soul sculpture before heading west to Hamilton Park, ending at the Grove Street Path station and Newark Ave pedestrian mall where there are dozens of eateries, bars & a great brewery to wrap up the afternoon. **Some notes:** * **If coming from NYC**, take [Path train](https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/schedules-maps/weekday-schedules.html) OR [NY Waterways ](https://www.nywaterway.com/HobokenNJTT-WFCRoute.aspx)(from Brookfield Place) to Hoboken Terminal. * We will leave at **1:45p sharp so plan your arrival accordingly** * There will be **NO 'lunch break'** given start time, length of walk & that we'll be stopping at places to get snacks along the way. * There are **limited bathroom breaks**: one at the start, another within Steven's Institute 3 miles in and again \~mile 4 as we pass through HOB Terminal. * Several drop out points to **Path & Light Rail** if you need to leave early, noting end time is approximate/ highly dependent on length of 'treat' stops and bathroom breaks. * If you're **looking for a brisk pace, this is NOT your walk**. We will meander, pause to take photos, pick up local treats - rather than race to the finish. * Our walk **ends at the Grove Street Path station** with access to either 33rd Street or World Trade Center. **TEXT ONLY 917-847-9014** on day of walk.