If you're looking for something a little different in the way of a summer vacation this year, “Travel + Leisure” magazine has some amazing trip suggestions in its online edition. One recent one is “Abandoned Places To See Now.” Among them are several U.S. sites which sound very interesting:
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia– Said to be one of the most haunted locations in the world, this 11-acre prison that now hosts no prisoners, offers different tours year round. “Ghost Adventures” has investigated its ghost population.
Michigan Central Station, Detroit – When Michigan Central Station opened in 1913, it was the tallest train station in the world. Now closed (in 1988), the building still stands in a very sorry condition. Frequent visitors are vandals and thrill seekers.
Six Flags/Jazzland, New Orleans– This former fun-filled amusement park was damaged when Hurricane Katrina hit in August of 2005. It is a sad shell of its former self, sitting with rides abandoned and nearby water a reminder of its downfall. Urban exploders find it very interesting, however.
Holland Island, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland– The last resident left this island in 1922 because of its rapidly eroding status. It was once a five-mile long island where a fishing community thrived, with a community of 60 homes and other buildings. The last house fell prey to nature in 2010.
Do you know of an abandoned place in our area that might be fun to visit? Drop me your idea: john@kicks1063.com.
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