Take A Thrilling Road Trip To The 6 Most Abandoned Places In Kentucky
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about abandoned places near me in Kentucky? There’s something eerily alluring about abandoned places that make us want to explore them and imagine what it used to be like. There are a lot of abandoned places in Kentucky you can visit, ranging from houses to barns to stores and more, but this road trip will take you to some of the most well-known abandoned spots in the state. We recommend breaking this trip into a couple of days, and as always, please be safe when exploring the area. Don’t go inside anywhere that doesn’t look safe, and if there are No Trespassing signs, be sure to admire the sight from afar, where it is both legal and safe.
The map is below, but if there are more abandoned places in Kentucky that you know of that aren’t listed, visit the Google Maps to adjust the map however you like.
Not much is left of this Kentucky ghost town in Russell County. Located along the Cumberland River, this town used to be a significant trading post in the 1800s. Now all that's left is old buildings and land used mainly for agriculture. It's truly one of the ghost towns in Kentucky. It's an interesting stop along this road trip in Kentucky.
This town, also known as Fleming-Neon, is located in Letcher County in eastern Kentucky. It's a small town with a few buildings, such as the one pictured, that have been abandoned. It used to be a busy little town in its heyday because it was trading post for nearby coal towns. Letcher County is a beautiful place to visit, so you can drive through while checking out these incredible overlooks.
This abandoned old hospital is located near the intersection of Market Street and 4th Street in Maysville. It has been abandoned since the early 1980s. The building is said to be haunted, and paranormal groups have even done ghost hunts there. While you can't go inside, a photographer has captured some haunting photos and you can take a look at this abandoned hospital in Kentucky in this article.
When you think of abandoned ships, you probably don't think of one sitting in a Kentucky creek. This old ship is located just off of the Ohio River. It is more than 100 years old and served in two world wars and was even used in a yacht at one point. Learn more interesting facts about this Kentucky ghost ship that had a cameo in a Madonna video!
There will probably be No Trespassing Signs around this old building in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood, so it's best to admire this abandoned place in KY from the outside.
Perhaps one of the most well known and most haunted places in Kentucky, Waverly Hills Sanatorium is truly creepy. This old building used to be home to a tuberculosis hospital, and has been the subject of countless paranormal investigations.
Kentucky offers all sorts of excitement and if you love a good scare or mysterious story, you’ll love this road trip in Kentucky. Have you visited these creepy abandoned places in Kentucky? What other stops could be added to this road trip? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. I have lived elsewhere twice, but keep coming back. I'm a video editor and freelance writer who enjoys watching people wearing University of Louisville uniforms excel at sports, scaling the faces of large rocks, and hanging out with my border collie/laborador/cattle dog mutt thingy that I have.