Tucked away on a tranquil 17-acre island in the Susquehanna River, the Fainting Goat Island Inn in Nichols, New York, offers more than just picturesque views and charming accommodations. The mid-19th-century inn promises a brush with the supernatural. Voted the No. 1 Haunted Hotel in the U.S. by 's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in 2025, this former railroad hotel has become a haven for those seeking both serenity and spine-tingling experiences.

Halloween never ends at this themed New York hotel, featuring immersive haunted guest rooms

The inn's rich history is steeped in mystery. Guests have reported hearing the voices of women having tea, witnessing a child-sized chair moving on its own in the Nubian Room and encountering gumballs spilling onto the floor of an empty hall. Perhaps mo

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