Objectively, an uninhabited house, building or town sends out a pretty clear—and often creepy—signal that it’s probably best to stay away. And yet, for reasons that are hard to explain, we’re instantly attracted to such places by a feeling. Maybe it’s curiosity. Or excitement. Or fear. But we have to know what’s going on there. We need to snoop around. We want to understand the story. In this book, full of facts and pictures, we explore the legacies behind 22 abandoned places in America. Knowing the truth makes them a little less mysterious—but even more intriguing.