Haunted houses and other Halloween events are a fun way to celebrate spooky season.

But what about the real ghost stories of Central New York?

We’ve compiled a list of ghost walks and paranormal investigation events where you can learn about about the Syracuse area’s ghastly past. Some combine tours with costumed actors telling tales of apparitions and other spooky phenomena, and a few are so scary that they’re not recommended for children.

Check out these 10 ways to learn CNY’s haunted history:

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Haunted Oswego Ghost Tours

What: Hear of the specters that haunt the streets, tunnels, homes and even businesses throughout Oswego on this 90-minute tour. There are ghosts that dictate remodeling, one that appears in broad daylight and another that has conversations with the l

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