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During the 19th and early 20th centuries, ghost stories were a common feature in newspapers across the country. The home state of the big apple is definitely a place for the paranormal. Back in the city centre, the jorvik viking centre stands on 10thcentury. York ghost stories international business times uk. Steeped in a complex history and urban legends and accompanied by streets lined with some of the finest architecture in the us, haunted new york attractions include spooky mansions, fancy bistros, hotels, taverns, parks, and even museums. Join us in queens for tales of tragic hollywood film stars.
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