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The Headless Horseman

Haunted house · Ulster Park, NY (Hudson Valley)

The Headless Horseman, photographed by New York Dearest

This one of those New York moments that makes you fall in love with the city all over again.

This one of those New York moments that makes you fall in love with the city all over again.

While a bit distant from New York City, the Headless Horseman Halloween event in Ulster Park, NY is worth visiting for those able to make the trip. Boasting 8 haunted houses, a dark harvest corn maze, and a spooky outdoor walk, it offers a disturbingly thrilling experience.

Additional escape rooms are available for an extra cost, and if you’re making the trek they’re worth considering. For families, the annual Children’s Days provide a tamer taste of terror, with music and a maze. But word to the wise, this an Halloween event near NYC you want to plan for early, since tickets get more expensive the closer you get to Halloween.

Address
778 Broadway, Rte 9W, Ulster Park, NY 12487

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