There is no shortage of ghost towns and abandoned settlements across Americaespecially in the West, which, back in the day, boasted a slew of mining towns. Whats more, a visit to one of these abandoned locales truly does feel like a (very eerie) step back in time. As you wander through the desolate buildings and streets, you can get a glimpse of what life was like for locals here centuries earlier. And, if youre luckyor unlucky, depending on how you look at ityou may even spot a ghost or two (or more!) of a former townsfolk. Halloween season or not, these creepy ghost towns in America are worth a visitif you dare.

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