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Compared to the ancient ruins in Mexico and lost-and-found civilizations across Europe and Asia, the abandoned ore mines, mill towns, and Wild West outposts of the US look downright modern.

The Creepiest, Coolest Ghost Town in Every State

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Considering all our fair city has been through, it’s amazing that any historical structures still stand at all.

The 10 Most Amazing Abandoned Places Near Chicago

New York

Beneath the Surface

From touring restaurants in actual caves to myth-busting urban legends of the underground, Beneath the Surface will connect you to the most unexpected and curious experiences our world has to offer, providing a holistic—and surprising—look at the literal and figurative world of underground culture.

Beneath the Surface: Going Deep Into Caves & the Underground

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Across the five boroughs, hidden among all that’s new, bright, and shiny in NYC are remnants of the city's storied past.

The Most Captivating Abandoned Places to Explore in NYC

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Everyone’s chasing riches in the Land of Opportunity.

Abandoned Towns Across America You Can Actually Visit

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Don’t let the ultra-polished Boston skyline fool you—behind all of that sparkling chrome is a treasure trove of decrepit, crumbling, and cobweb-laden ruins stretching from the tip of Cape Cod to the peaks of the Berkshires.

The 12 Most Insane Abandoned Places in Massachusetts

Whether it’s to immerse yourself into a pre-Halloween mood or indulge in historical curiosities, New York State is home to plenty of deserted places that captivate with eccentric (and creepy) charm.

The 11 Most Fascinating Abandoned Places in New York State

Philadelphia

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Rife with history (and ghosts from said history), Philadelphia is the perfect city to explore abandoned and dilapidated spaces.

7 Must-See Abandoned Places in Philadelphia

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The best part of December 2020 will no doubt take place at 11:59pm on the 31st, when all of humanity shotguns a bottle of champagne and welcomes 2021 with something resembling hope.

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The Creepiest, Coolest Ghost Town in Every State

Boom. Bust. Repeat.

The 10 Most Amazing Abandoned Places Near Chicago

From the Damen Silos to a long-forgotten South Side shipwreck.

The Most Captivating Abandoned Places to Explore in NYC

Perfect for eerie pre-Halloween adventures, grab your comfy walking shoes (and maybe some sage).

Abandoned Towns Across America You Can Actually Visit

Once bustling with riches and rascals, these 14 hamlets are now eerily desolate.

The 12 Most Insane Abandoned Places in Massachusetts

Discarded asylums, graffitied lookouts, shuttered hotels, and other curiosities.

The 11 Most Fascinating Abandoned Places in New York State

From creepy to crumbling, explore these spots.

7 Must-See Abandoned Places in Philadelphia

For spooky season and beyond.

Thrillist Explorers: Mont-Saint-Michel Drone

These Travel Ideas Guarantee You’ll End 2020 on a High Note

2020 is almost over. Go out with a bang.