During the Gold Rush in the 1800s, there were heaps of towns thriving across the USA as new residents flocked to the areas to try and make their fortune.
However, when the initial excitement wore off, the towns were abandoned as quickly as they were built. Today you can find plenty of these 'ghost towns' dotted throughout the USA - and they're often firm favourites with visitors.
We're talking Old West style towns with original buildings, quirky locations and heaps of fascinating history. Oh and yes - some of these ghost towns do claim to be haunted too (one is even believed to be cursed).
We take a look at 12 of the USA's coolest ghost towns to bookmark for future adventures... 1. Calico, California Once a thriving mining town with
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