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- Address778 Broadway, Rte 9W, Ulster Park, NY 12487
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
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.