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America’s eeriest ghost towns
Great places to stop during your next road trip
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Abandoned settlements tend to spark our imagination. Maybe it’s their unique character, or maybe it’s because they make us question our own mortality. Ghost towns remind us that what we build isn’t always destined for greatness. When we’re faced with our ephemerality, we long to connect with our past. These towns once flourished, and now they sit empty and abandoned. What does that mean for us? If you're one of those people who feel nostalgic about a past you didn't experience, you're not alone. Click through the gallery to check out America's coolest and eeriest ghost towns.
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