Alternative Holiday Activities in NYC December 7, 2014 We all love New York City during the holidays, but certain activities have become slightly shopworn. Once you’ve gazed in department store windows, seen holiday trains, gawked at obscenely enormous trees, and wobbled around a tiny, overpriced skating rink, what else is there, really? Plenty. Boroughs of the Dead offers several alternative holiday activities in NYC, perfect for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
Save over 50% on Halloween Tours with Amazon Local September 26, 2013 Get a discount of over 50% on Amazon Local. Choose from either Dark Histories of Lower Manhattan or The Ultimate Greenwich Village Ghost Tour. Vouchers are $24 for two tickets to either of these seasonal favorites.
Are These Really The Most Haunted Places In New York City? June 29, 2013 A lot of virtual ink has been spilled about these famous haunted places in New York City. The only problem is, a lot of it is bunk. At best, these legends are harmless fun, a bit of local lore and color. At worst, these historical inaccuracies are misleading and false.
The Enduring Appeal of the New York City Ghost Tour June 13, 2013 There are many, many guides who will show you the best, brightest, and most beautiful sights the city has to offer, but I prefer the darker side of tourism. I want to know about the hidden histories of those who never made it into the guidebooks. I want to know what happened in the darkest nights, in the furthest reaches of New York City’s past. I want to know what happened to this city’s poor, to its wretches, to its forgotten. Most of all, I want to know what happened to its ghosts.