These abandoned and nearly-abandoned ghost towns along Route 66 connect the dots between Illinois and California, and each ...

Michigan has no shortage of ghost towns, and many of them are hidden gems for travelers and history buffs. Here are five Michigan ghost towns to explore.

Once a bustling timber and orchard hub, this Washington ghost town, an hour's drive from Spokane, is now full of abandoned ...

Not every town gets to stick around forever. Some start with a bang—gold rush fever, a mining boom, a railroad deal—only to fizzle out just as fast. Others fade slowly, little by little, until one day ...

In the U.S., eerie remnants of once-inhabited towns or villages exist in the form of "ghost towns," left in forgotten corners of the country. Nearly every U.S. state has some sort of ghost town, ...

If you are a fan of ghost towns, head to this Montana once-thriving mining community near Helena that is full of Old West ...

Some ghost towns are protected by parks departments. But Bodie, California, protects itself—with a curse. For years, visitors to this ghost town have learned that bad luck will befall anyone who makes ...

Do you believe that all abandoned towns are truly deserted? Arizona is home to many "ghost towns," and a few of them might actually have ghosts. Given the state's rich — and sometimes violent past — ...

As Halloween approaches, people may be looking for some spooky exploring to do in the Silver State. Luckily for Nevadans, their home state has hundreds of ghost towns perfect for a scare or historical ...