Autumn is a season of thrills and chills, and you can see the spirit (and spirits) as soon as it on locals' radar. Yes, you read that right - here in Buffalo, specters aren't exactly uncommon. This spooky road trip will lead you to the most haunted places in Buffalo – each stop along the way with its own seriously scary history to discover. Buckle up, Buffalonians. It's going to be a spooky ride!
This haunted road trip consists of six stops and will take just 54 minutes of drive time.
A little over 18 miles stand between you and the spookiest trip of your life! Here's the Google Map for your journey.
1. Iron Island Museum
We'll start with one of the most haunted places in Buffalo: Iron Island Museum. This museum is a church-turned-funeral-home and is said to be haunted by several spirits. From children to veterans, each ghost prefers different rooms within the museum. You can learn more about the creepy history here.Address: 998 E Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, NY, 14206
2. Town Ballroom
Town Ballroom is a great spot to catch a local show. It's also a great place to go ghost hunting, if you dare! It has been said that the basement has had plenty of spooky supernatural activity. From lights turning off unexpectedly to motion detectors sounding alarms when no one is in the room, Town Ballroom is one of the most haunted places in Buffalo! Address: 681 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203
3. Shea's Performing Arts Center
Shea's Performing Arts Center is one of the most magnificent places in Buffalo. Here, you can attend fancy soirees, see Broadway shows, and even catch a glimpse of the theatre's resident ghost. Rumor has it that the theater's founder, Michael Shea, still frequents the facilities here. Some guests have even heard a voice mutter, "Isn't this magnificent?"Address: 650 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202
4. Canisius College
Higher education and high frequencies of paranormal activity can both be found at this Buffalo college. Canisius has a few buildings rumored to have spiritual activity. People have reported hearing voices in the confessionals at King Chapel and the ghost of a student who committed suicide can sometimes be seen in Frisch Hall. Spooky!Address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208
5. Buffalo Central Terminal
Buffalo Central Terminal is one of the most hauntingly beautiful locations in Buffalo. It's also one of the most haunted. With so many dark, damp places to be found in the abandoned facilities, the thought of ghosts dwelling here isn't hard to imagine. Several people have reported feeling spirits when they tour the terminal. Address: 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo, NY, 14212
6. Richardson Olmsted Campus
We've saved the creepiest for last! The Richardson Olmsted Complex is a mostly abandoned psychiatric hospital. While this place is in the process of being renovated, the untouched areas are still just about as spooky as you can imagine. There are almost too many ghost stories to tell about at the campus. We'll just reiterate one thing: Former. Insane. Asylum. Enough said?Address: 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
Have you ever had a ghostly experience in Buffalo? Are there other places you know of that have high paranormal activity? Share your scary stories with us in the comments below!
Craving more thrills and chills? You're in good company in Buffalo! Check out these horribly spooky things you can do here in the surrounding area.
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