Welcome To Hyde Park's #1 Rated Ghost Tour

The gory and gruesome details of old Hyde Park rise to the surface as you explore its haunted streets in the dead of night. Hyde Park Ghosts invites you to uncover the tragic history of a community scarred, where ghostly figures roam in search of what was taken from them.

A Tale of Spirits and Shadows 

As settlers arrived and began developing the land, disease and devastation slowly wiped out those before them. Hyde Park Ghosts offers a spine-tingling glimpse into the dark days of hardship and loss. Hear the story of a prominent family in old Hyde Park whose influence in the medical field transformed a small farming hamlet into a hub of healing…and hauntings.

Dr. John Bard’s skill and reputation in the medical field were unmatched. But even the most skilled hands can’t escape the cruel grip of fate, as the doctor became a victim of yellow fever. It’s said that the doctor’s determination can be sensed along the hallways of his former estate, his spirit unable to rest while his patients lingered in the next life.

Residents have shared chilling tales of ghostly coughing wafting through the air at night, an unsettling reminder of the lives lost to illness. Uncover stories of mysterious figures in outdated clothing lurking around old homes, their hollow eyes searching for something—or someone—lost long ago on a heart-pounding ghost tour with Hyde Park Ghosts.

What Will I See?

Visit Hyde Park’s Most Haunted Locations, Including:

• Vanderbilt Mansion – Discover the chilling secrets behind the grandeur of the Vanderbilt Mansion and hear the tragic tale of a young cook who met her untimely fate. The cook’s spirit is said to linger, with visitors catching glimpses of her sorrowful figure, appearing and disappearing like a phantom memory.

• Stoutenburgh Cemetery – Stoutenburg Cemetery isn’t just a resting place; it’s a spooky storyteller, with graves whispering the secrets of centuries past. Venture into the shadows tonight to uncover the ghostly tales of Jacobus Stoutenburgh, whose restless spirit is said to bring misfortune to any brave enough to intrude on his family’s legacy.

• St. James Chapel – They say you take nothing with you when you die, but Sara Roosevelt’s ghost proves you can keep control even if you can’t take it! Her spectral figure is said to roam the scared grounds of the historic St. James Chapel in Hyde Park, keeping an eye on the family plot and whispering ghostly secrets that make the chapel anything but restful at night. 

Ghosts of Gilded Glories

At a time when the entire country buzzed with new inventions and sky-high dreams, the iconic Vanderbilt Mansion stood as a beacon of wealth and ambition in the heart of Hyde Park. Outside, it exudes old-world charm and grandeur, but the persistent whispers of unexplainable events and shadowy figures leave no doubt of its spectral side.

Venture with Hyde Park Ghosts to the Vanderbilt Mansion, where a young cook met her tragic fate in an unfortunate accident. See why some claim the mansion isn’t just a historical site but a playground for restless souls, as stories of strange sights and ghostly entities abound. Disembodied footsteps can be heard in the hallways, and flickering lights terrify even the most hardened skeptics.

Could it be the unfortunate cook from long ago, doomed to haunt the place of her final breath, or another specter from the mansion’s storied past? Hear the eerie tales of this macabre mansion and decide for yourself on an unforgettable Hyde Park ghost tour.

Dread, Despair, and Dire Spirits

With the troubles and triumphs of their lifetime etched into every tombstone, it’s only natural that the spirits of Hyde Park have plenty of stories to tell, and you’ll hear them all at Hyde Park’s Stoutenburg Cemetery tonight with Hyde Park Ghosts. Named after one of the first European settlers in Hyde Park, the cemetery’s gravestones mark the passage of time and tangled blood ties to the Berg-Stoutenburgh House—a link that grows darker the deeper you dig.

Hear accounts of Jacobus Stoutenburgh’s spirit haunting the family burial grounds with as much enthusiasm as he does the Berg-Stoutenburgh House. Uncover chilling encounters of those who have dared to visit after sunset and learn how his presence brings misfortune and despair to the unsuspecting souls who wander too close.

What else could make the air around anything tied to the Stoutenburghs so thick with dread and unease? Join Hyde Park Ghosts tonight and experience the uncanny chills and unsettling whispers that awaken at the Berg-Stoutenburgh House when the sun goes down. 

Why is Hyde Park so Haunted?

Wheeling Through Time and Shadows

For every corner of Old Hyde Park, there’s one or more sinister secrets hidden in its historic walls. The Roosevelt Mansion looms large, carrying the weight of its spectral inhabitants and all its morbid realities. Embark on a thrilling tour of the most haunted spots in Hyde Park tonight and unveil the story of a building where echoes of the past dance through the halls and shadows whisper untold secrets.

Learn of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ghostly wheelchair gliding silently through the hallways, echoing his triumphs and tribulations in life. Hear about the ethereal presence of Eleanor Roosevelt, whose spirit is said to roam the grand staircase, eternally watching over her family legacy. Visitors often report seeing her ghostly figure in a flowing gown, her gaze fixed longingly on the door as if waiting for a long-lost loved one to return.

Hyde Park Ghosts unveils reports of unexplained activity in the room where Roosevelt once spent hours studying and working. Is the former president still bound to the mansion, tirelessly overseeing the estate he cherished? Find out for yourself tonight with a spine-chilling Hyde Park Ghost Tour.

The Ghostly Gilded Age Era

Originally a symbol of Gilded Age luxury, the Hoyt Mansion is now a crumbling reminder of how quickly fortunes can fade. Come along on a Hyde Park ghost tour to hear the tragic story of one of Lydig’s daughters whose life was cut short, casting a long shadow over the mansion and its grounds. 

Not even death could break her bond with her beloved family home, and the eerie echoes of piano notes wafting through empty rooms suggest that her spirit is still hanging around. Legend has it that the ghost of Lydig Hoyt also roams the estate, his spectral form wandering the overgrown gardens as if searching for something lost.

The haunting stories of footsteps on creaky floors, the doorknob slowly turning when no one is there, and the chilling presence of something unseen all serve as reminders that in this house, the past refuses to rest. But what exactly keeps these spirits tied to the mansion’s old beauty and grandeur? Book a ghost tour with Hyde Park Ghosts tonight to find out.  

Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie’s Most Haunted

The tragedies that plagued Old Hyde Park in its early days may have ceased, but the remnants of these horrors are forever etched in time. From the grand estates of the Roosevelts to the eerie ruins of old taverns, Hyde Park’s most haunted locations each have a terrifying tale to tell.

At the Hudson River State Hospital, the tortured cries of former patients echo through the decaying walls, while the chilling spirits and dark secrets at Bowne Hall at Dutchess Community make this historic Poughkeepsie College a hotspot for the unexplained. Even the sacred pews of Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie bear witness to long-lost souls from a bygone era, including a benevolent elderly woman and a mischievous ghost who loves to snuff out candles.  

Strange, disembodied whispers and shadowy figures make the Culinary Institute of America the complete opposite of the culinary delights served during the day, with restless spirits lurking in every corner, yearning to be heard.

* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *