The Spooky, Odd & Quirky
happenings in Cayuga County!
Are you a curious and adventuresome traveler that wants to discover the unusual, obscure and sometimes just plain strange people, places and events that shape an area’s culture and history, or do you just like to find odd, quirky and offbeat things to do while you are on vacation? Below are just a few of the events happening this month in Cayuga County. For more events, visit the event page at https://www.tourcayuga.com/events/
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Haunted History at the Seward House Museum |
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Costumed guides take guests around the Seward House grounds and along the darkened streets of historic downtown Auburn, sharing chilling tales of Victorian funeral practices, spectral encounters and much more! Tours will be held October 25-30 at 6 and 7:00pm. Reservations required. To reserve your spot call 315-252-1283 |
Visit a Haunted Mall
Check out the Fingerlakes Mall in Auburn. Ghost investigators have recorded over 200 topnotch EVPs and video footage of entities roaming the halls. Spend the evening investigating things that go bump in the night with a private Haunted Hunt!
Shop the Unusual
Looking for a funky, one of a kind gift for that one of a kind person in your life? Trader Rose Vintage is a fantastic place to start off with. Want more quirky shopping? Add Purple Monkey Antiques in Weedsport to the must see and shop list.
It's Electrifying!
Spend a few hours exploring the Cayuga Museum of History and Art with their exhibit, Both Sides of the Wall: Auburn and Its Prison. See a photo of the world's first electric chair. Experience a full-size replica of a current cell from the oldest continually operating prison in the country.
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More of the Odd, Quirky & Offbeat |
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Above are only a sampling of the weird and wonderful attractions you will find along this offbeat trail. View the guide and explore the exciting and odd attractions. This brochure was produced by the Historical Coalition of Cayuga County, a collaboration of city, town and village historians, museums and historic sites. |
Old Fashion Halloween
Saturday October 23, 2021
10 A.M. till 4 P.M.
Ward W. O’Hara Agricultural
& Country Living Museum.
Horse and Wagon Rides, Model “T” Rides, Tractor Pulled Wagon Rides Refreshments, Music, Tours of Museum, Much Much More! Admission is Free!
DON'T PLAN....UNPLAN A GETAWAY!
Jump in the car, leave stress behind and take a last-minute trip to Cayuga County to discover its award-winning breweries, wonderful dining options, scenic outdoor activities, as well as the wholesome fall fun offered at local orchards and farms.
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Happenings of all kinds in Cayuga County...
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November 13
1:00 and 4:00pm
at the Merry Go Round Playhouse,.
Enjoy an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from beloved shows, such as Frozen, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Into The Woods, Waitress, RENT, and many more.
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We're more than a handful of oddities! Whether you are planning a fall trip or just driving through our area, you don't want to miss all of the exciting events taking place. Download your copy of the Cayuga County Visitors Guide to help you with planning your fall excursion to the Finger Lakes Region or call us at 800-499-9615 and our dedicated staff will gladly assist you!
