When people used to contract highly contagious diseases one thing that would happen in major cities would be they would isolate them. That is exactly the story with North Brother Island in New York, and you're not allowed to go there
The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, New York, is not only famous for its luxury and scenic views of Lake George but also for its haunted history. The resort, which dates back to the 1880s, has several ghost stories.
It's the most haunted place in New York and one of the scariest places in the world. If you dare, you can be placed on a three-hour psych hold inside it.