
Looking for a spooky adventure? Across the US, abandoned sites offer a chilling glimpse into history. These eerie locations, frozen in time and left to the elements, have stories to tell that are as unsettling as they are fascinating.
Bannerman Castle, New York

Rising from the Hudson River like a medieval fortress, Bannerman Castle tells a uniquely American tale. Built in 1901 to store military surplus, this once-grand structure now stands in picturesque ruin. Partial collapses and overgrown courtyards create a hauntingly beautiful scene, popular with urban explorers and photographers.
Atalaya Castle, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

This castle’s empty courtyards whisper tales of lavish parties and artistic pursuits. Weathered by hurricanes, Atalaya’s unique architecture creates an otherworldly atmosphere. It is located at Huntington Beach State Park. Originally built as the Huntingtons’ winter hideaway, this Moorish-style estate on the South Carolina coast is now a terrifying remnant.
City Methodist Church, Gary, Indiana

Nature reclaims the sanctuary, with trees and vines growing through floors and decaying benches. It creates an eerily beautiful urban ruin. This Gothic behemoth is now seen as a crumbling attestation to Gary’s decline. Imposing stone arches frame patches of sky where the roof has collapsed.
Overlook Mountain House, Woodstock, New York

Situated atop the Catskill Mountains, this 19th-century opulent hotel has been reduced to a bizarre concrete shell. Abandoned after a series of fires doomed its success, nature has taken over. A reminder of the area’s former vacation splendor, hikers frequently come across its ruins towering from the forest.
Ha Ha Tonka Castle, Camdenton, Missouri

Late Businessman Robert Snyder’s vision, completed by his sons, was devoured by fire in the 1940s. Now, the haunting stone skeleton rises from Ha Ha Tonka State Park and captivates viewers with its tragic beauty. Overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks attests to one man’s European-inspired dream.