This summer take a Friday evening tour of the New York State Capitol, pictured above, a building highly regarded as haunted.

July 23rd marks 100 days until Halloween! This means it's the perfect time to sip on cider, catch a summer thriller, and celebrate all things Summerween. Like the name suggests, Summerween is the unofficial holiday to enjoy Halloween-inspired activities in the middle of summer. Albany County offers plenty of ways to enjoy fall-time fun all year round. So, before ghosts, trick-or-treaters, and the Albany All-Hallow E'en Festival descend upon Albany this autumn, get into the spirit with these Summerween activities. 

Visit Albany's Cideries 

Toast to a Summerween adventure in Albany by sipping on a locally-sourced cider. Apples are a favorite fall flavor, get a taste of fall on a summer's day by visiting Nine Pin or Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery. Both cideries offer seasonal ciders with flavors such as strawberry or pink lemonade offering the perfect summery twist to your drink.

Indulge in Cider Doughnuts

There are no tricks, just treats, when you stop by Cider Belly Doughnuts or Indian Ladder Farms for a doughnut! Grab one or one dozen fresh cider doughnuts and enjoy this autumn-staple during your Summerween celebration. 

Visit Haunted Albany Locations

Looking for locations where ghostly figures are said to lurk about? What about businesses where strange apparitions have been spotted long past closing time? A great way to spend a Summerween visit to Albany is to check out some of the spots where spine-chilling spirits are known to visit. From Cohoes Music Hall to The Olde English Pub to the New York State Capitol Building, see if you can spot the ghoully figures that frequent these spots. Scroll through our blogs below to learn the haunted tales of various Albany County locations.

Bonus: All summer long, the New York State Capitol is offering Friday Evening Capitol Tours. A must-visit Albany destination, the Capitol holds more than haunted tales within its storied walls.

Capitol Hauntings Tour

7 Haunted Places in Albany County & Beyond

Photo Header Credit: Amityphotos Eerie tales of haunted happenings and sinister scares are at the More 

Eerie Olde English Pub

5 More Haunted Places in Albany County & Beyond

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Shop All Things Macabre at the Albany Twilight Market

Surround yourself with an eclectic mix of alternative offerings at the Albany Twilight Market. Each month, vendors sell everything from gothic apparel, to oddities, to taxidermy, to eerie home decor. The next market this summer takes place on August 10 in Quackenbush Square. Hosted right next to the Discover Albany Visitor Center, we will have our doors open late in partnership with the market. Stop in to learn more about Albany's upcoming autumn/eerie events. 

Borrow a Scary Book or Movie From an Albany Public Library

Immerse yourself in a spine-chilling tale by borrowing a scary book from one of Albany's libraries this summer. Get into the Summerween spirit with the turn of every page. Or host a Summerween movie night by borrowing a frightening film from the library. The only non-scary thing about this Summerween activity is the cost. 

Catch a Summer Thriller at an Albany Cinema or Movie Event

Summer is one of the most popular times for scary movie premieres. This summer's lineup of horrors, thrillers, and suspenseful films offers the perfect Summerween outing for fans of the genre. Catch a summer thriller blockbuster at Regal Cinemas found in Colonie Center or Crossgates Mall. Enjoy horror movies old and new at Spectrum 8 Theatre. Or enjoy the classic Hitchcock film "Dial M for Murder" under the stars at the Empire State Plaza's movie event: Capitol Park After Dark on August 21.