As if 2020 hasn't been scary enough, this year NYC is raising the bar as far as Halloween spookiness goes! But what the heck? We all want in on a scare that's liable to make us appreciate the real world even more.  Here are 7 top events within 3 hours drive of NYC. 

1. The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze

The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze has always been a NYC Halloween highlight and this year is no exception. Tour the Museum of Pumpkin Art, watch for the headless horseman, gaze up at the pumpkin planetarium, and enjoy the many carved jack o' lanterns brought to you by top artists and staff. It is one event you can't miss!

2. Haunting at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

Desperate for thrills? Consider visiting the Haunting at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, an immersive tour of the hotel's 13 haunted rooms.  Be on your guard! This isn't just any ordinary haunted house. In 1934, a curious incident led to the explosion of the S.S. Morro Cruise ship with the blazing remains being washed up just yards from the hotel door.  Spooky to say the least. 

3. Blood Manor

Known as the NYC's premier haunted house attraction, a trip to Blood Manor entails 20 horrifying minutes of ghoulish glee.  1000 square feet of perplexing passageways, creep corridors, and creaking closets designed to make you pee your pants with fright. Not recommended for children under 14, this attraction is guaranteed to keep you up at night.

4. Bane Haunted House

Bane Haunted House is an interactive Halloween experience that will have you crying for mercy within minutes. The house takes advantage of each of your five senses, making for a blood-curdling trek into Hell's Kitchen! And if that isn't enough inducement, it has been hailed as the Scariest Haunted House by The Star-Ledger five times in a row! 

5. Bronx Zoo's Boo At The Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is a wonderful family-friendly event that runs Thursdays to Sundays through November 12.  There are many different stations to keep you busy, including the Extinct Animal Graveyard and a Costume MASKerade, featuring stilt-walkers and Halloween puppets. It will fast become a yearly tradition in your family. 

6. Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm

What better way to celebrate the harvest than taking some of it home! Decker Farm is the perfect venue for a fun family afternoon.  There are a host of different activities from old-fashioned hay rides, face-painting stations, a spectacular corn maze, fall crafts, and more!

7. Halloween at the Museum of Ice Cream

Anything is possible and this is especially true for Halloween at the Museum of Ice Cream.  Dive into the sprinkle pool, slide down a terrific three-story slide, or try the exclusive Halloween 'Trick or Sweet'. Candies, prizes, and other spooktacular surprises are in store for the lucky participants. 

Whether you're a cowardly lion or a courageous powerhouse, there is an activity for you to celebrate Halloween in all its gory(pun intended).  Consider your options carefully and go have the best Halloween of your life! If you are wondering if life will have any meaning after Halloween, consider investing in your midtown Manhattan office space by contacting Broadway Suites today. We can help you get back into the daily rhythm through a focused and optimized work space tailored to your needs.