Ghost towns aren't just spooky sets for movies-they're real. These eerie, abandoned locales are peppered throughout the United States. Many are old mining settlements, left to rot after the goldmines ...

While moving to a remote rural area might not be the traditional American dream, it could be the perfect way to take a first step onto the property ladder—while also helping to breathe new life into ...

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 ...

This story is sponsored by Siegfried & Jensen. Exploring Utah's ghost towns and history is a popular summer pastime for many families. These locations allow visitors to experience the atmosphere of a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...