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Results: Eeriest Abandoned Attraction in Every State (Part Five)

Published on 10/18/2021
By: sarahzahm
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Travel
The USA is crammed full of museums designed to be a window into times gone by – but, sometimes, the country's fascinating abandoned buildings do a better job of bringing the past into focus. From mysterious ghost towns to long-deserted mansions, let's reveal the eeriest abandoned attraction in every state. **If you're planning on visiting any of these spooky spots, be sure to double check opening times and state travel advisories before you go. (Source: Love Exploring)
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Massachusetts: Rutland Prison Camp, Rutland - Many who stumble across this graffiti-scribbled stonework will have no idea of its significance – but hidden away in Rutland State Park are the remains of a former prison camp. The prison dates back to the early 1900's and held those charged with minor offenses such as drunkenness. However, the facility eventually closed in the 1930's and was left to ruin. Today, park visitors can wander the prison's crumbling remnants, all tunnels and stone cells. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Massachusetts: Rutland Prison Camp, Rutland - Many who stumble across this graffiti-scribbled stonework will have no idea of its significance – but hidden away in Rutland State Park are the remains of a former prison camp. The prison dates back to the early 1900's and held those charged with minor offenses such as drunkenness. However, the facility eventually closed in the 1930's and was left to ruin. Today, park visitors can wander the prison's crumbling remnants, all tunnels and stone cells. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Yes
3%
80 votes
No
97%
2220 votes
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2.
Michigan: Quincy Mine, Hancock - Now protected by the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, this Michigan mine ceased operations around 1945. Today the association gives curious visitors rare access to the deserted buildings on the site, from a tour of the underground copper mine to a close-up look at the shaft house. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Michigan: Quincy Mine, Hancock - Now protected by the Quincy Mine Hoist Association, this Michigan mine ceased operations around 1945. Today the association gives curious visitors rare access to the deserted buildings on the site, from a tour of the underground copper mine to a close-up look at the shaft house. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Yes
4%
87 votes
No
96%
2213 votes
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3.
Minnesota: Tanner's Hospital, Ely - Despite the boarded windows and grubby brickwork, this former hospital, nicknamed the Castle, remains an impressive sight. With its imposing round turret, arching windows and striking red roof titles, the building, constructed in the early 20th century, is still a source of local pride, and it found its way onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It's not possible to enter the property, but plenty of architecture buffs gaze up at it from the street. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Minnesota: Tanner's Hospital, Ely - Despite the boarded windows and grubby brickwork, this former hospital, nicknamed the Castle, remains an impressive sight. With its imposing round turret, arching windows and striking red roof titles, the building, constructed in the early 20th century, is still a source of local pride, and it found its way onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It's not possible to enter the property, but plenty of architecture buffs gaze up at it from the street. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Yes
4%
84 votes
No
96%
2216 votes
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4.
Mississippi: Rodney, Jefferson County - A cluster of haunting, abandoned buildings are all that remain of this once-thriving, riverside town. Dating back to the 1820's, Rodney diminished after the Civil War, mainly due to a change in the course of the Mississippi River and a pair of ravaging fires. Today, the deserted structures are lovingly watched over by the Rodney History and Preservation Society: the most arresting among them is the red-brick Presbyterian Church. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Mississippi: Rodney, Jefferson County - A cluster of haunting, abandoned buildings are all that remain of this once-thriving, riverside town. Dating back to the 1820's, Rodney diminished after the Civil War, mainly due to a change in the course of the Mississippi River and a pair of ravaging fires. Today, the deserted structures are lovingly watched over by the Rodney History and Preservation Society: the most arresting among them is the red-brick Presbyterian Church. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Yes
3%
70 votes
No
97%
2230 votes
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Missouri: Ha Ha Tonka Castle, Ha Ha Tonka State Park - Location is the real drawcard of this enchanting ruin. Overlooking the vast Lake of the Ozarks, Ha Ha Tonka Castle is nestled within the forest of its namesake state park. Inspired by the fairy-tale castles of Europe, businessman Robert Snyder began building the majestic property in 1905. By 1942, the property was being used as a hotel, but a devastating fire gutted the grand building. Today, park visitors can explore the ruins – enough remains that it's easy to imagine the building's former grandeur. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Missouri: Ha Ha Tonka Castle, Ha Ha Tonka State Park - Location is the real drawcard of this enchanting ruin. Overlooking the vast Lake of the Ozarks, Ha Ha Tonka Castle is nestled within the forest of its namesake state park. Inspired by the fairy-tale castles of Europe, businessman Robert Snyder began building the majestic property in 1905. By 1942, the property was being used as a hotel, but a devastating fire gutted the grand building. Today, park visitors can explore the ruins – enough remains that it's easy to imagine the building's former grandeur. Have you ever visited this attraction?
Yes
4%
92 votes
No
96%
2208 votes
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