Some ghost towns may require a hefty hike or a high-clearance 4×4 vehicle to access, but if you want to see an accessible ghost town that captures the image of the wild west and the gold rush ...

Thousands of other towns in Colorado weren’t so fortunate. From 1858 until the silver crash of 1893, towns popped up almost overnight where gold or silver was found.

Snow falls on the ghost town of Animas Forks at 11,00 feet in the San Juan Mountains in this Sept. 29, 2021, photo. The town was founded in the 1870s.

2 Colorado locations listed in Top 10 for best ski towns in North America 00:27. The towns in Colorado's mountains that draw skiers and snowboarders each have their own special vibe, and two have ...

1. St. Elmo Located in Chaffee County, St. Elmo is a well-preserved ghost town that once thrived during the gold and silver mining boom.The eerie silence that permeates the town now belies its ...

For its part, the state of Colorado, a mining hub in the 1800s, is home to hundreds of these eerie places, from Vicksburg, on Highway 24, to St. Elmo, located 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista.

Vail Vail is one of Colorado’s most well-known ski towns—and for good reason. Vail Ski Resort boasts more than 5,000 acres of pristine, skiable snow, making it the largest in the state, and ...

Head to Google Maps and type in “Colorado Ghost Towns” and it will give you a full list from around the Centennial state with reviews posted by travelers. 10 great hikes less than 2 hours from ...

In 1858, prospectors struck gold on Cherry Creek, and in an instant a generation of Americans and fortune seekers from abroad was bound for what would become Colorado. It worked out OK for Denver, … ...

Despite the numerous sightings reported, the chances of seeing a ghost in one of these top-10 towns is pretty unlikely, according to data from GreatLakesStakes.com.

Some say Florida has more than 200 ghost towns. Here's a list of some and the story of one that was founded by a 19th-century Florida governor.

That’s why I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite things to do and places to see in Arizona. These are essential Arizona experiences that should be on every traveler’s radar, 25 for ‘25.