![A haunted Manhattan stoop featuring Halloween-themed ghouls, skeletons, gourds, and spider webs.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Stoop-Decorations-Title-Image.jpg)
Enjoy Manhattan’s flair and spirit during Halloween through a tour of the city’s best stoop decorations and displays. [Photo Credit: @newyorkcitykopp]
If you’re brave enough to go ghost hunting in New York City this Halloween, New York Habitat is happy to be your spirit guide through all five boroughs. Visit the New York apartment search page on our website to find the perfect place to rent near the city’s most prominent festivities, so you can ghost hunt without fearing the roof over your head.
A wholesome Halloween in Staten Island
![An image of a child roaming a pumpkin patch during the fall season.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Pumpkin-Patch-Staten-Island.jpg)
Enjoy family-friendly activities at a local pumpkin patch this fall. [Photo Credit: Parker Knight/Flickr, CC]
The Greenbelt Annual Pumpkin Festival is a family-friendly event where guests can meet with the horses from NYC Parks Equine unit. Find a new hobby in gardening this fall with the Staten Island Native Plant Society, an organization that educates locals on the importance of native plants and the sensitive ecosystem we’re tasked with preserving.
Brooklyn, Brooklyn…Read all about it!
![An image of a woman with glow in the dark Halloween face and body paint surrounded by neon lights.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Brooklyn-Festivities-2019.jpg)
You’ll find the city’s liveliest bars and speakeasies in Brooklyn, home to House of Yes. [Photo Credit: Hube Salamanca/Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0]
![An image of a bed and built-in bookshelves in a studio apartment (NY-10856) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Williamsburg-Rental-NY-10856.jpg)
A Brooklyn studio rental off the L line with hardwood floors, exposed wooden beams, and an indoor jacuzzi bath. (Rental ID: NY-10856)
This furnished rental located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is just thirty minutes away from House of Yes (off the G train) and twelve minutes by cab. Explore neighborhood favorites, Juliette, known for its lush indoor garden room and nouveau offerings, and Radegast Hall & Biergarten, a contemporary beer hall offering craft brews and live music.
Williamsburg has wonderful energy, with many creative types migrating to the neighborhood for its eclectic street art, lively bars, and beautiful waterfront views.
A twenty-minute trip from your Williamsburg studio rental will put you near the House of Wax—located in the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Multiplex. This 19th-century pub with macabre décor is guaranteed to quench any Halloween cravings: An uncanny collection of wax figures (check!); an eerie ambiance à la Frankenstein’s corridors with a hint of hipster charisma (check!); and a dine-in cinema equipped with a variety of October-esque fall showings, art-house films, and mainstream blockbusters…check! NYC movie buffs will agree that Alamo Drafthouse is a must-visit during October with delicious seasonal drinks and fall-themed fare. Dare we say, you’ll have a spookalicious time.
An all-day trip to Queens
![An image of craved pumpkins at the Botanical Garden in Queens.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Queens-Botanical-Garden.jpg)
The Queens Botanical Garden features a petting zoo and face painting for a day of autumn fun. [Photo Credit: Dan Gold/Unsplash]
If you’re courageous enough, visit the Haunted House at the Queens County Farm. There have been many ghost sightings near the hayride, where several shocked moms and dads have dropped their mulled ciders at the sight of ghoulish figures wandering the 47 acres, amidst farm-grown pumpkins and apples. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
The phantoms of the Lower East Side
![An image of painted skeletons during the Village Parade in New York City’s Greenwich Village.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Village-Halloween-Parade.jpg)
Will you be among the 50,000 participants to walk in New York City’s Village Halloween Parade this year? [Photo Credit: John St John /Flickr, cc]
The official route of the parade starts on Sixth Avenue. Parade veterans have been known to voice their lackluster enthusiasm for those too cool for costumed fun, so be sure to wear your most riveting Halloween attire.
![An image of a living room with sectional couch and warm accent tones in a Lower East Side Manhattan rental.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Lower-East-Side-Rental-NY-16964.jpg)
This elegant penthouse rental in the Lower East Side is one of several apartments located near the main route of the Village Parade.
Immerse yourself in the fun and festivities in downtown Manhattan when you rent a unique furnished apartment for the fall season in NYC like this 1 bedroom furnished rental in Manhattan’s East Village that can sleep four. Head the West Village where you’ll find some of the trendiest bars, cafes, and live jazz venues like Blue Note to continue the party well into the morning.
![An image of a darling pug dressed in NYC memorabilia during the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Tompkins-Dog-Parade-2019.jpg)
These pups in costume are so cute they’re scary. Dog lovers beware! [Photo Credit: Stacie Joy/Flickr, cc]
![An image of a 3-bedroom furnished rental (NY-1587) with a grey sofa, chandelier, and cool-toned decorations.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-East-Village-Rental-NY-1587.jpg)
This stunning brownstone apartment is near beautiful parks and popular local eateries. (Rental ID: NY-1587)
Among our other furnished rentals in the East Village, this 3-bedroom apartment stands out for its cozy albeit spooky decorative chandelier, exposed brick, and a full-service kitchenette. Located on East 12th St. (between Second Ave. and Third Ave.), this beautiful brownstone is nestled between Bowery and the East Village and is a fifteen-minute walk from Washington Square Park. This apartment will put you in walking distance to the start of the Village Parade and other popular attraction in downtown Manhattan.
![An image of a Halloween decorations in front of a Manhattan apartment.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Sightseeing-Halloween-Stoop-Displays.jpg)
Sightseeing begins with a stroll through Manhattan’s charming Lower East Side, awash in Halloween-themed decorations during the fall.
Along the parade route is the Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour, which will guide you through the ghoulish pathways of St. Mark’s Church-In-The-Bowery, Washington Square Park, and Mark Twain’s “House of Horror.” We recommend you wear comfortable shoes…in case you have to make a run for it.
During the fall season, a simple stroll around the neighborhood along the parade route is a feast for the eyes. Explore the quaint neighborhoods of the West Village and East Village through the eclectic stoop and storefront displays that pop up. Ghost hunters will revel in the creativity of New York natives.
As you head into midtown Manhattan (closer to 42nd St.) there are a variety of bars, clubs, and tourist attractions worth checking out for a splendid Halloween night:
- Beetle House: A doorman dressed in spooky garb à la Beetlejuice will greet you. Enjoy seasonal cocktails in a Tim Burton-themed restaurant and bar with instagrammable holiday treats.
- Empire State Building: The global icon on 34th St. will synchronize an LED light Show to classic Halloween hits courtesy of iHeartMedia’s powerhouse radio.
- Blood Manor: Blood, gore, blood, and more blood—this horror house is one you’ll never forget.
- Pub Crawl New York: Experience a night of booze, costumes, and NYC-spirited debauchery through the city’s beloved bars and speakeasies.
- Madame X: Known for its furnishings in red velvet and strong cocktails, this bar will seduce the most stubborn of skeptics.
- The Headless Horseman: The name speaks for itself. Enjoy craft beer at this old-fashioned tavern with upscale appetizers.
For a proper scare, don’t forget to check out our list of the best haunted destinations in the city.
A Bronx Tale
![An image of glowing skeletons and Halloween lights at night in the Bronx.](https://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/New-York-Halloween-All-Borough-Tour-Bartow-Pell-Haunted-Mansion.jpg)
Faint voices can be heard while trespassing the Bartow-Pell Estate located in Pelham Bay Park, in the Bronx. [Photo credit: nwonbrand/unsplash]
Keep things light and kid-friendly with a day excursion to the Bronx Zoo for Boo at the Zoo—a fitting name, if we do say so ourselves. This annual tradition features seasonal fare, acoustic band performances, a corn maze, an animal graveyard, a costume parade, pumpkin carvings, magic shows, and a spooky night tour with ravens, owls and more. Short and sweet, the Bronx Zoo is the perfect way to feel like a kid again.
On behalf of New York Habitat, enjoy your Halloween celebration in New York City!
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