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Olympic stadiums are usually doomed to be bastions of waste and purposeless excess, born in a frenzy of investment and dizzyingly erected infrastructure to exist for two weeks in the spotlight before being left to simply decay.

Rocket Down a Mountain at These Old Olympic Bobsled Tracks

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It’s not unusual to be underground in Berlin.

Wander Dim Tunnels and Dark Pasts by Going Underground in Berlin

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The building had been abandoned for more than two decades on the streets of São Paulo.

How an Abandoned Building Became São Paulo's Coolest Creative Hub

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Taking a look around NYC's very own "island of the dead" might not be so difficult after all.

This Video Lets You Explore the Abandoned Buildings of NYC's Mysterious Hart Island

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If Italy’s ancient walls could talk, there would be so much the old country might whisper.

The 9 Creepiest Ghost Towns in Italy

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While innovative architectural marvels are constantly popping up across New York City, hidden among all that’s new, bright, and shiny are remnants of the city's storied past.

Cool Abandoned Places for a Spooky Adventure in NYC 

San Francisco

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San Francisco came of age as a fairly lawless city, so it’s no surprise that, despite its relatively short history, it’s had its fair share of murders and tragedies.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Places in San Francisco

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Nevada puts the “ghost” in ghost town.

Haunted Places Near Las Vegas to Totally Creep You Out

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Wherever people have lived, so too have they died; and many believe that in some special places, their spirits remain.

Get Spooked on the Best Ghost Tours in the U.S.

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A dark, maze-like forest of non-native trees deliberately planted by the federal government sounds like something out of Stranger Things, but nestled amidst the rugged Wichita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma, one such place is all too perplexingly real.

Welcome to the Socially Distanced Forest of Your Nightmares

The abandoned mines, mills, and one-time outposts dotting the U.S. may look modern compared to the ancient ruins in Mexico and lost-and-found civilizations across Europe and Asia.

The Creepiest, Coolest Ghost Town in Every State

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You don’t need to wait for Halloween to visit a haunted house.

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Rocket Down a Mountain at These Old Olympic Bobsled Tracks

Sit back, relax, and sleigh.

Wander Dim Tunnels and Dark Pasts by Going Underground in Berlin

Explore new depths on these immersive tours beneath the surface.

How an Abandoned Building Became São Paulo's Coolest Creative Hub

Look behind the crumbling facade for award-winning eats, art, and books.

This Video Lets You Explore the Abandoned Buildings of NYC's Mysterious Hart Island

Unforgotten Films just released its latest short film.

The 9 Creepiest Ghost Towns in Italy

If walls could scream.

Cool Abandoned Places for a Spooky Adventure in NYC

Eerie (and safe) destinations perfect for a pre-Halloween outing.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Places in San Francisco

From haunted mansions to Alcatraz legends, SF has plenty of ghostly tales.

Haunted Places Near Las Vegas to Totally Creep You Out

From haunted cemeteries to abandoned ghost towns, creepy motels, art installations, and natural wonders, here’s where to get spooked in the Silver State.

Get Spooked on the Best Ghost Tours in the U.S.

Get into the Halloween spirit with these spirits.

Welcome to the Socially Distanced Forest of Your Nightmares

This is one spooky hike.

The Creepiest, Coolest Ghost Town in Every State

Boom. Bust. Repeat.

The Creepiest Place to Visit in Every State

From haunted hotels to abandoned asylums, with a few clowns for good measure.