Not all ghost towns are from the Old West, and the reasons vary why a popular tourist destination might become abandoned.

RK Most ghost towns fell into despair as a result of shifting rail travel or the fact that, as plenty of prospectors learned ...

This experience led Miller to submit a question at the State Fair to the Strib’s reader-powered reporting project, Curious Minnesota: “How many ghost towns are in Minnesota?” The cemetery ...

Go anywhere in South Dakota and you'll find spooky and mysterious Ghost Towns in all directions. You just have to know where to look. These towns may be no more, but they draw in brave tourists every ...

Florida’s inexplicable “ghost lights” phenomenon has haunted drivers for six decades and counting — still with no explanation for its cause as motorists prepare for its potential ...

What makes a town a ghost town? Is it a town overrun with paranormal activity? Fun, but not quite. Is it a completely abandoned town with decrepit buildings and not a soul in sight? Not quite, either.

With Halloween approaching, exploring Greece’s most terrifying ghost towns and haunted houses feels especially fitting. When one takes into consideration the country’s long and vast history, it is not ...

Ghosts may not be real, but ghost towns sure are. Ashcroft, a town about 10 miles south of Aspen, was settled in 1880 by silver prospectors. The town thundered into existence with a Miner's ...

Ghost towns haunt Arkansas, not only when Halloween looms but all year long. These mostly deserted sites serve as reminders of history's twists and turns. A ghost town "was once an active ...

It might, in fact, be easier to list the Florida towns and cities that don't have a local ghost story. SpookyTraveler.com agrees. "Florida’s long and tumultuous history has left behind countless ...

An abandoned ghost town in California was bought for millions, but no one has any idea what is set to happen to land. Considering it can be so difficult to get a decent sized property in the US, it is ...