7 Hauntingly Beautiful Abandoned Places to Explore

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES AUGUST 09, 2023

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7 Hauntingly Beautiful Abandoned Places to Explore

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Bodie, California

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Eastern State Penitentiary, Pennsylvania

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Centralia, Pennsylvania

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Salton Riviera, California

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Kolmanskop, Namibia (USA-related)

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Michigan Central Station, Detroit

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Hashima Island, Japan (USA-related)

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