Ghost Town of Bodie, California

This is the quintessential American ghost town. Bodie began life as a modest mining camp in 1859. At the height of its prosperity, the little town was home to around 7,000 residents and over 2,000 buildings. Following a brief boom in the 1870s and 1880s, Bodie fell into decline in the early 1900s. In 1920, the population had shrunk to a mere 120 people. Today, visitors can walk the deserted streets of a town that once was a bustling area of activity. Interiors remain as they were left and stocked with goods. Check out more California hidden gems here.