Cassadaga Hotel

Built in 1927 in the heart of America's "Psychic Capital of the World," founded by Spiritualists in 1895. The hotel sits in a community of 40 certified mediums and nearly as many certified healers.

The Cassadaga Hotel opened in 1927, replacing an earlier wooden hotel that burned on Christmas Eve 1926. Located in the self-described psychic capital of the world, the hotel was originally owned by the National Association of Spiritualists until founder George P. Colby died in 1933. The most famous ghost is Arthur, a friendly Irishman known by his distinctive smells of alcohol, cigars, and body odor. He haunts the second floor, flickering lights, passing through guests as cold chills, and occasionally appearing as a shadow at the foot of beds. Other spirits include Gentleman Jack, a ladies man who smokes cigars, two young girls named Kaitlin and Sarah, and the Lady in White who appears in top-floor windows. The current owner saw a slightly transparent man by the staircase on her first night in 1979. Unlike many haunted hotels that downplay their paranormal reputation, Hotel Cassadaga openly advertises its ghosts, offering seances and ghost hunting experiences. The hotel has no TV or radios, and minimal WiFi, creating an atmosphere where guests can connect with the spirit world.