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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

The Ohio State Reformatory

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

The Creepiest Place to Visit in Every State

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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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All you need is a pandemic to make everyone nostalgic for the past.

The Weirdest Roadside Attraction in Every State

Virginia City, NV

You’re on a trip to the typically sedate Virginia City, a gold rush town which sprung up in Western Nevada thanks to a gigantic discovery of silver–AKA the Comstock Lode.

Wipe Your Calendar for the Virginia City Outhouse Races

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We’ve waited all year and it’s finally here: the sensory explosion of October.

Drape Yourself in Spooky Comfort at These October Events

San Francisco

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California doesn’t have the kind of architectural history you’ll find in Greece or Egypt, or, hell, even New England, but it has been around long enough to see its fair share of booms and busts, industries turned obsolete, natural- and human-caused disasters, disappearing resources, and just plain old bad luck, some of which resulted in abandoned places that have fallen into ruin or decay due to the whims of nature, time, and neglect.

The 14 Creepiest Abandoned Places in California

West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta

Maybe it’s the cooler weather, the diminishing daylight, or the fact that we’ve sniffed so much nutmeg and cinnamon it’s infiltrated our brain.

The Weirdest, Wackiest Fall Festivals Around the Country

Rerouting

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We have Virginia City to thank for the writings of Mark Twain.

Strike It Big in This Old West Boom Town

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Nevada is, by all scientific metrics, very weird.

This Bizarro Desert Highway Is One of America's Weirdest Roads

My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

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If you ask Gwar to describe Richmond, Virginia, they'll tell you that it's a "crap hole"—and that you should probably bring some pepper spray.

Gwar's Day Off in Richmond, Virginia Is a Terrible Tour of Its Creepiest Landmarks

Hidden Gems

With Hidden Gems, we’ll seek out the kitschy, bizarre, creative, oddly beautiful gems around the world.

Hidden Gems: Uncovering Under-the-Radar Local Spots Near You

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On a warm and sunny Florida winter day, I find myself stepping into a dark, frozen-in-time, haunted hotel where many a seance has taken place.

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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.

Abandoned Towns Across America You Can Actually Visit

Long gone are the riches and rascals.

The Weirdest Roadside Attraction in Every State

Dinosaurs, witches, Britney. Oh my!

Wipe Your Calendar for the Virginia City Outhouse Races

Go ahead. Take a bathroom break.

Drape Yourself in Spooky Comfort at These October Events

This month is a vibe. Get into it.

The 14 Creepiest Abandoned Places in California

Ghost towns, roadside attractions, a zoo, and more.

The Weirdest, Wackiest Fall Festivals Around the Country

When the weather gets chilly, we get creative.

Strike It Big in This Old West Boom Town

There may no longer be silver in Virginia City’s hills, but there is a ton of history.

This Bizarro Desert Highway Is One of America's Weirdest Roads

Full of ghosts, aliens, nuclear test sites, and clown motels.

Gwar's Day Off in Richmond, Virginia Is a Terrible Tour of Its Creepiest Landmarks

The metal band takes us through all their favorite (and most horrible) places in Richmond, leading us to haunted tunnels and spine-chilling prisons.

This Haunted Hotel Is the Gathering Place of Florida’s Psychic Community

And a seance hot-spot.