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From Albany & Points North
Take the New York State Thruway South to New Paltz, Exit 18. Turn right onto Route 299 East. Follow 299 for 5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto 9W North. Follow 9W North 7.7 miles, Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses is on the left.
From Poughkeepsie
Take the Mid-Hudson Bridge West. First exit to Route 9W North. Follow 9W for 10.5 miles, Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses is on the left.
From NYC and Points South
Take the New York State Thruway North to New Paltz, Exit 18. Turn right onto Route 299 East. Follow 299 for 5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto 9W North. Follow 9W North 7.7 miles, Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses is on the left.
From Rhinebeck
Take the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge West. First exit onto Route 32 South. Follow Route 32 for 2.7 miles. Take left onto Route 9W South/Frank Koenig Blvd. Follow 9W for 6.6 miles, Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses is on the right
Headless Horseman Escape Rooms are family minded events. There will be no smoking allowed by guests anywhere on Headless Horseman property, including the parking lot.
IS IT SCARY LIKE THE HAUNTED HOUSE?
Although some rooms are horror themed, we wouldn't classify it as scary. There aren't actors and scares like the haunted house. You may be startled..
HOW CAN I BOOK A GAME?
We currently only accept online reservations. Please check availability and reserve your game by clicking here.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN A ROOM
Room Reservation requires that players are in the same group/family/friends.
Reservation requires a minimum purchase of 6 tickets, which allows exclusive use of the room. If a group is larger than 6 players, you must purchase the minimum of six tickets online to reserve the entire room for your requested time slot. Thereafter, to purchase tickets for the rest of your group, please email
The maximum capacity of each room is 12.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T MAKE IT OUT IN AN HOUR?
Don't worry, if time expires, we will let you out of the room.
CAN I DO IT AGAIN?
Once you've done the room, obviously you would ruin the show for other participants. However, if you would like to come back with another group of friends, we allow one free observer to game. You won't be allowed to help in anyway, but you can enjoy watching your friends try.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE 12 PEOPLE
The maximum capacity of each game is 12. The game requires that players are in the same group/family/friends. A room reservation requires a minimum purchase of 6 tickets, which allows exclusive use of the room. If a group is larger than 6 players, you must purchase the minimum of six tickets online to reserve the entire room for your requested time slot. Thereafter, to purchase tickets for the rest of your group, please email
HOW LONG BEFORE MY SCHEDULED TIME DO I ARRIVE
We ask that you please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled ticket time in order to fill-out paperwork and listen to our tips and safety speech. Late arrivals will not be admitted. NO REFUNDS will be offered for late arrivals or no shows.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M LATE?
The game begins at exactly the time prescribed. If you are late you will not be allowed into the room. If another show that day has openings, we will try to accommodate, however, there will be NO REFUNDS.
WHAT IF I CANT SOLVE A RIDDLE OR CLUE?
That's why teamwork is so important. Work as a group to solve the clues.
CAN I USE MY CELL PHONE?
CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE ROOM.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
Bring your inner detective. Nothing else is required or allowed into the room.
WHAT IF I WANT JUST MY GROUP TO BE IN THE ROOM?
Room Reservation requires that players are in the same group/family/friends.
A reservation requires a minimum purchase of 6 tickets, which allows exclusive use of the room. If a group is larger than 6 players, you must purchase the minimum of six tickets online to reserve the entire room for your requested time slot. Thereafter, to purchase tickets for the rest of your group, please email
The maximum capacity of each room is 12.
ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS?
We recommend the game for ages 11 and up. Children age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
DO I HAVE TO BE REALLY SMART?
Nothing in the game requires special training or skills. You just have to be willing to work as a team and be persistent.
WILL WE REALLY BE LOCKED IN A ROOM?
The door you enter from acts as both an entrance and an emergency exit. However, if you must leave through this exit, the game will end for you immediately.
I HAVE A HEALTH CONDITION, IS IT SAFE FOR ME TO PLAY?
It really depends... some health conditions may pose considerable safety risks. If you have a pace-maker, severe heart conditions, epilepsy, claustrophobia, asthma, are pregnant, or have a physical disability which makes standing, bending down etc. difficult you may not want to participate. REMEMBER, our staff reserves the right to refuse anyone for any reason.
CAN I PAY IN CASH ON ARRIVAL?
At this time, we only accept payment via credit card through our online availability calendar.
HOW MUCH DOES AN ESCAPE ROOM GAME COST?
Online Ticket Prices are $31.95 + service charge + tax
Each room has a maximum of 12 participants. The game requires that players are in the same group/family/friends. A room reservation requires a minimum purchase of 6 tickets, which allows exclusive use of the room. If a group is larger than 6 players, you must purchase the minimum of six tickets online to reserve the entire room for your requested time slot. Thereafter, to purchase tickets for the rest of your group, please email
Headless Horseman Escape Rooms
778 Broadway, Route 9W
Ulster Park, NY 12487
(845) 339-2666
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