When it comes to celebrating, New York always does it big and does it best. And when Halloween rolls around, it’s no different. From insane candy stories, to terrifying haunted attractions, and truly haunted spaces, the Empire State packs a serious Halloween punch! Here’s how to have the ultimate Halloween in New York.
This landmark Lower East Side candy store is a treasure trove of bulk and rare candies, which makes it the perfect place for city dwellers to stock up on their Halloween confections of choice.
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If you take dressing up seriously, then Abracadabra NYC should be your first stop for Halloween attire. From packaged costumes to rental outfits and makeup artists, this Chelsea costume destination will meet your needs.
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Take a ghost tour through one of the most haunted buildings on earth—this former asylum in upstate New York offers flashlight ghost tours, bus tours, and extended eight-hour experiences that are guaranteed to terrify you.
For a tamer, more family-friendly ghost tour, check out Buffalo Central Terminal’s Halloween Tours, which include costumed characters, games, contests, and photo evidence of a ghost spotting in the historic train station.
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Hundreds of pumpkins are illuminated at this annual event, which features impressive jack-o’-lantern installations in the shape of spider webs, dinosaurs, tunnels, and even the “Pumpkin Zee Bridge.”
This iconic West Village parade features dancers, musicians, eerie puppets, and thousands of other costumed pedestrians looking to join in on the fun.
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