With Halloween around the corner, we thought we’d play on the spooky theme and add a little history to the mix for today’s Editors’ Picks. Across the country, thousands of formerly bustling towns that were abandoned after their heydays still stand in near-perfect condition — serving as eerie time capsules to eras past. We rounded up 10 of these fascinating ghost towns for you to explore with us, and the photos and videos may have you booking a cross-country road trip.
Ally Mauch
Associate Editor
Today’s Pick
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10 Fascinating Ghost Towns to Visit Across America
The United States is home to thousands of historic ghost towns — empty, abandoned, or scarcely populated locales that were once thriving settlements. Not all of them put the literal “ghost” in “ghost town,” but a few are associated with rumors of supernatural phenomena, and each has the ability to transport you to another time.
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