There is a certain allure in visiting the relics of an abandoned town — the thrilling mix of discovery and fear of what lurks in its quiet corridors. Some ghost towns become downright terrifying to ...

America is filled with small towns that seem picture-perfect on the surface—but some carry a darker history that refuses to stay buried. Behind charming main streets and historic homes lurk chilling ...

Travelers in the U.S. seeking to explore abandoned ghost towns are spoiled for choice, from Nevada's most picturesque Rhyolite, that's been the grounds for many movie sets, to Arizona's Vulture City, ...

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 ...

Rhyolite, a ghost town near Beatty and Death Valley in Southern Nevada, was named one of the spookiest places in the United States by RV Trader, an online shop for recreational vehicles. RV Trader ...

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 ...

Small mining towns flourished at the start of the 1900s, and many were abandoned by the mid-century. Up until the 1930s, horse-drawn carriages and automobiles could still be seen on the same streets.

The News Herald has been investigating several "ghost towns" in Bay County, Florida. A new interactive map showcases 20 lost communities. At least six communities were displaced in 1941 to make way ...