Not every town gets to stick around forever. Some start with a bang—gold rush fever, a mining boom, a railroad deal—only to fizzle out just as fast.

Looking for a paranormal activity this fall? You don't have to go far – Connecticut has one of the best ghost tours in the country, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The annual ...

The people may be long gone, but what they left behind fascinates. These five ghost towns are time capsules, giving visitors a peek into what life was like in each community during its heyday. Some ...