Ready to take one of the most intriguing and terrifying road trips New York has to offer? Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a spooky skeptic, it seems that residents of the Empire State love creepy tales! In an effort to bring you New York's best road trips, we're kicking off this series with some of the most haunted places in NY. With an endless supply of breathtaking gifts from Mother Nature, sometimes New Yorkers get the itch to venture off for some urban exploring and to check out the areas of the state that may not be so peaceful. Hold on tight! This road trip is going to scare the socks right off of you, let's check it out!

1. Buffalo State Hospital

Would this road trip even be considered terrifying if it didn't include an abandoned hospital on it? Starting off the trip, we have the Buffalo State Hospital, in more recent years known as the Richardson Olmsted Complex. While we could spend all day discussing the horrible happenings of this hospital, we'll try and keep things brief for you! During the time that this 140-year-old structure was up and running, its patients endured "treatment" that would never be allowed in todays times. From patients escaping to forced lobotomies, there's more than enough reasons to justify the rumors of ghosts and angry spirits here.

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2. Holley High School

Next stop, Holley High School! Abandoned in the 1970s, this incredibly creepy institution of learning is a dream location for any urban explorer and adventuring photographer. Though this area is nowhere near as spooky as anymore, you may still come across a paranormal spirit or two. Who knows? Maybe you'll see remnants of stuffed animal students or dilapidated lockers. Creepy much? While there are no known ghost stories of Holley High, it will most certainly be worth the trip to see all that's eerie left lying around.

3. Valentown Museum

Found off of Highway 96, this haunted museum is a total must-see! Built in the late 1800s, the Valentown Museum has had its fair share of paranormal activity. Haunted items throughout the museum and a ballroom murder have made this spot a huge attraction to those interested in checking out the paranormal. Even the guys from SYFY's Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files had to come check this place out! Click here for more information.

Not quite convinced yet? Check out this video where one of Valentown's ghost was caught on tape!

4. Spook Hill

One of New York's most alluring and easily accessible attractions, next up is Spook Hill. Spook Hill may not be our state's only gravity hill but it is definitely the most intriguing one! Throw your vehicle into neutral at the bottom of this hill and suddenly you'll find yourself...moving backwards!

Want to learn more about the theories on Spook Hill and all of its eerie details?

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5. Rolling Hills Asylum

Almost last, but most certainly not least, we have Rolling Hills Asylum. Many believe this to be one of the most haunted places on earth and luckily for you it's currently open for tours and paranormal investigations. Throughout the asylum lie several well-known and active spirits, one being the 7-foot tall ghost Roy!

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6. Roycroft Inn

Our last stop on New York's ultimate terrifying road trip is the Roycroft Inn! Full of life and far from abandoned, the Roycroft Campus was founded by the American writer Elbert Hubbard in the early 1900s. Outwardly the Roycroft may resemble your average inn, but ask anyone and they'll tell you... Elbert Hubbard is still there! That's right, passing away on the sunken Lusitania, it is believed that Hubbard is still keeping a close eye on the Roycroft Campus. But don't worry! According to most everyone who's ever felt Hubbard's presence, they say he gives off a very friendly vibe.

Cap off your road trip with a possible ghost sighting and enjoy the Roycroft's scrumptious menu with raving reviews. Click here for more information.

What do you think, would you take this terrifying road trip? There were a handful of places I wish could've been a part of this list, but due to either demolition or failing the tests of time, they no longer stand. As stated previously, there will absolutely be more road trip articles to come in the future. Abandoned and terrifying places of the Downstate area, I'm looking at you. So make sure you tell us in the comments below and on our Facebook page - New York Only, what terrifying places you want to make the next road trip!