Eerie Ghost Towns in America You Can Actually Spend the Night In
Rhyolite, Nevada: The Ghosts of the Mojave
Located on the edge of Death Valley, Rhyolite, Nevada, is a ghost town that rose and fell with the fortunes of the mining industry. Founded in 1905 during a gold rush, the town quickly grew to a population of around 5,000, complete with a stock exchange and opera house. However, by 1916, the mines had closed, and the town was abandoned. Today, Rhyolite's ruins are a testament to its brief but vibrant past. Visitors can stay in nearby Beatty and explore the town's skeletal remains, including the iconic bottle house and the train depot. As the sun sets over the desert, the stark beauty of Rhyolite takes on an eerie quality, inviting visitors to ponder the fleeting nature of fortune and fame.
