Are there ghost towns in the US?
Are there ghost towns in the US? Well-preserved relics of our past can be found around the nation. One report by Geotab has identified and mapped 3,800 ghost towns in the U.S., many of which were vacated in the 20th century for greener pastures and big city dreams. However, just because no one lives there doesn't mean you can't visit.
Is it illegal to explore a ghost town?
Federal law states an individual can be imprisoned and fined for so much as digging a small hole or removing anything at an archaeological site. Unfortunately this rules out all metal detecting. The only thing you can legally take at a ghost town is pictures!