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Bigfoot and UFO attractions in New York

4 places to visit in New York: 1 expedition or tour, 1 roadside attraction, 1 museum, 1 festival or event. Check opening times and dates with the official site before you set off.

Museums

Museum · Pine Bush, NYPine Bush UFO and Paranormal MuseumThe Hudson Valley's UFO town opened this museum in 2021 to tell the story of the area's many sightings, with exhibits on lights, crafts and the paranormal.Admission charged

Festivals and events

Festival or event · Pine Bush, NYPine Bush UFO FairA free Main Street fair with alien cosplay, paranormal talks, live music and a "Best in Galaxy" costume pageant.Usually early June. 2027 dates not announced yet

Roadside attractions

Roadside attraction · Port Henry, NYChamp Sightings BoardA big roadside board on Bulwagga Bay listing over 130 reported Champ sightings in Lake Champlain. Port Henry also throws a summer Champ Day.Free

Expeditions and tours

Expedition or tour · Lake George, NYAdirondack Bigfoot CruiseAn evening sail on the Minne Ha Ha steam paddlewheeler with Bigfoot researchers and a Q&A.$29 adults, $16 kids (2026)

Creatures you can chase here

Bigfootaka Sasquatch, SkookumA huge, hair-covered, upright ape said to roam North American forests.Champaka Champy, Lake Champlain MonsterAmerica's Loch Ness: the long-necked creature of Lake Champlain.Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.Orbs and lightsaka Balls of light, Foo fightersGlowing balls of light that pace aircraft, dance over deserts or hang in the night sky.

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