Allaire Village is known for reports of hauntings from visitors and employees, though the park doesn't officially recognize them. Stories include a "nasty, angry man who wears boots" seen in the Visitor's Center, the spirit of former manager Oscar Cheesman Smith playing tricks, cold spots, flickering candles, disembodied voices, and seeing faces in mirrors. Some believe the spirits of the two wives and youngest son of Hal Allaire also inhabit the village. Reported paranormal experiences: Cold spots: and a feeling of being watched in the Visitor's Center. Strange occurrences: include flickering candles, voices, and images in mirrors that aren't there. Benjamin Marks: A village supervisor described as an angry man wearing boots. Oscar Cheesman Smith: A former manager of the Iron Works who reportedly plays tricks around the Manager's House. The spirits of Hal Allaire's wives and his youngest son are said to linger in the village.