Northeast of Sacramento, this town was praised for its proximity to the Tahoe National Forest and its historic downtown by ...

Built during the Gold Rush more than a century and a half ago, Cary House Hotel in Placerville is one of the oldest hotels in all of California. It’s served as a gold exchange and a gambling hall, and ...

It’s interesting how the southwest metropolitan area of the Twin Cities grew into a patchwork of cities, but there might have been more today if a few more places had survived. Today, we consider them ...

“Ghost Town” is defined as a place where the population has declined significantly and the initial reason for the settlement (such as a mine) no longer keeps people in the community.

Just days later, authorities ordered the town’s complete evacuation, forcing residents to abandon their homes and belongings overnight. They were told it would be a temporary measure.

Reform UK aims to convert unhappy South Yorkshire residents like former miner Carl Oates, pictured with his dog Tara - Lorne Campbell for The Telegraph ...

All across Nevada, you’ll find empty towns from the mining days. These ghost towns tell stories of quick riches and sudden losses in the American West’s golden age. Their glory days may be over, but ...

If you're a fan of historic towns with a unique charm, we've discovered the ideal destination for your next day trip. Nestled at the foot of the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park ...

“Home Town” stars and celebrity renovation experts Ben and Erin Napier have re-upped their exclusive talent deal at HGTV. As part of the pact, the show will be extended for 32 more episodes ...

A CREEPY ghost town - dramatically abandoned by its residents over 60 years ago - has started to see visitors flood back to the eerie streets. The forgotten town of Yukon, Florida, inside the city ...

A mysterious Florida ghost town - where residents abandoned their homes 62 years ago - has suddenly attracted visitors once again. The lost town of Yukon - which was once full of paved streets ...

Police held the scene in the town centre for several hours and carried out searches in order to establish if a weapon has been dumped in the vicinity. Officers said there was no public access to ...