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Massacre Mansion: Fwoosh!

More About Massacre Mansion, The Blackthorne Independent Haunt

Yes, the Halloween Market’s home, Blackthorne Resort, features its very own, independent Haunted House! It’s one of the best-loved indie haunts of the Catskill region, and one of the most fun.

Right in the heart of the Resort, it’s less than a minute from the Pub and main building. It’s also within an easy walk of the cabins and vending areas and close to where we often have some of peoples’ favorite food trucks. It’s Massacre Mansion, and you’re going to love to let it frighten you!

Beautiful Things

Beautiful things for all kinds of people who appreciate the unique, the special, the fantastic.

Roswell Or Bust - a scifi robot by Steve Heller's Fabulous Furniture

Finding, Sourcing and Creating Oddities

“Oddity, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. What one person rejects as lunacy, another reveres as truth.”
― Philip Gulley

Artody's film festival!

Film Festival! A VIP Perk!

Artody’s Film Festival is growing in popularity and garnered international interest from countries such as Japan, Spain and the USA!

The festival is a paid VIP perk that all patrons of the fair can attend. Choose to come to one block or attend all day!

We look forward to hosting you!

Rum punch.

Halloween Piratical Rum Punch

I was hungry and went out for a bite, ran into a chum with a bottle of rum and we wound up drinking all night.
Jimmy Buffett

Visiting The Catskills In Autumn

For nature enthusiasts and city dwellers alike, the Catskills offer an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. As the days grow shorter and the nights cooler, visitors flock to witness the stunning transformation of the landscape. Scenic drives along winding mountain roads reveal panoramic vistas adorned with trees ablaze in autumnal hues, each twist and turn unveiling a new tableau of natural beauty.

The Catskills region is known for its enchanting natural beauty and a variety of quirky and unusual attractions. Here are some highlights that might pique your interest: - **Catamount People's Museum**: This unique spot features an enormous cat made from recycled wood scraps¹. - **Catskill Game Farm**: You can explore the abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo¹. - **Olana**: The Hudson River School art movement comes alive at this palatial estate¹. - **Hudson-Athens Lighthouse**: One of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River¹. - **Basement Bistro**: A one-man homegrown eatery known for its five-year waiting list¹. - **Kaaterskill Falls and the Bayard of Dogs**: A breathtaking two-tiered waterfall with a legend of a ghost dog¹. - **Olafur Eliasson: The Parliament of Reality**: A crafted island journey involving a trip across a lattice bridge¹. For those who love the offbeat and peculiar, the Catskills offer a treasure trove of hidden gems and secret spots to discover. Whether it's the world's largest kaleidoscope or the historic fire towers, there's always something to surprise and delight². And if you're into roadside oddities, you might enjoy "New York's Own Mount Rushmore" among other unique finds⁴. Enjoy your adventure into the odd and wonderful! If you're looking for a specific type of oddity or have a particular interest in mind, let me know, and I can tailor suggestions for you. Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/11/2024 (1) Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Catskill - Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/catskill-new-york. (2) 20 secret gems you had no idea about in the Catskills - Time Out. https://www.timeout.com/newyork/travel/20-secret-gems-you-had-no-idea-about-in-the-catskills. (3) 15 “Secret” Places to Visit in the Catskill Mountains - CNY News. https://cnynews.com/new-york-state-catskills/. (4) Hidden Gems & Unique Things to do in the Catskills. https://www.boboandchichi.com/unique-things-to-do-in-the-catskills/.

More Catskills Oddities

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