If you like exploring the ghost towns of the Old West, one of the best-preserved spots in America is St. Elmo, an enchanting, ...

Get a taste of frontier history at these cool abandoned towns.

Abandoned towns and cities are found all over the world, often as a result of natural disasters, depletion of natural resources, or poor urban planning. Some abandoned cities become tourist ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

The remnants of Nevada’s abandoned boomtowns and settlements are scattered across the desert, if you know where to look. Experts say that Nevada has up to 600 ghost towns throughout the state. Many ...

Lake Strom Thurmond, also known as Clarks Hill Lake, covers the historic town of Petersburg, Georgia, which was once a ...

Wander through old ghost town remains, mossy forest trails, and unforgettable mountain views in this tucked-away Washington ...

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, ...

Since 1962, a fire has burned beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania, a once-bustling mining town that is now home to only a handful ...

Explore AL’s abandoned‑feeling sites. Historic ruins you can visit legally, a safe way to experience the state’s hidden past ...

Once connected to Sri Lanka by rail and sea, this abandoned coastal destination now attracts travelers with beaches, dunes, ...