NEWSLETTER
Saratoga Springs, NY — The Saratoga Springs History Museum is inviting visitors to step out of the summer sun and into the shadows with the return of its Summer Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino, running Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Presented inside the historic Canfield Casino in Congress Park, the 90-minute guided tours explore the eerie legends, mysterious encounters, and haunted history connected to one of Saratoga Springs’ most iconic landmarks. Tours will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Once the glittering heart of Saratoga’s Gilded Age social scene, the Canfield Casino welcomed gamblers, socialites, politicians, performers, and visitors from around the world. Today, the building is known not only for its rich history and stunning architecture, but also for the ghostly stories and unexplained happenings that have become part of its legacy.
Over the years, visitors, staff, and paranormal investigators have reported strange sounds, mysterious footsteps, ghostly sightings, and chilling sensations throughout the building. The Casino’s haunted reputation has even drawn national attention, including a visit from SYFY’s Ghost Hunters, adding to its status as one of Saratoga’s most fascinating historic sites.
“This tour is a fun and memorable way for visitors to experience the Canfield Casino from a completely different perspective,” said a representative of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. “It combines real Saratoga history with the ghostly legends and mysterious stories that continue to capture people’s imaginations.”
Led by museum storytellers, the Summer Ghost Tours offer a blend of history, local lore, and spooky storytelling designed for history lovers, ghost story fans, curious visitors, families, and brave summer adventurers. Guests will explore the historic rooms and halls of the Canfield Casino while hearing tales of its glamorous past, mysterious reputation, and stories that refuse to rest.
Summer Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino run July 1 through August 31, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Ticket prices are:
Adults: $20
Seniors: $15
Children ages 6–17: $10
Children under 5: Free
Advance reservations are encouraged, as tour space may be limited.
For tickets and more information, visit https://www.saratogahistory.org/summer-ghost-tours-2026.
About the Saratoga Springs History Museum
The Saratoga Springs History Museum, located in the historic Canfield Casino in Congress Park, preserves and shares the rich history of Saratoga Springs through exhibitions, programs, tours, collections, and educational experiences. The museum invites residents and visitors to explore the people, places, and stories that shaped Saratoga Springs into one of America’s most celebrated historic destinations.