If you’re the type of person who loves a good spooky and creepy adventure, then Oklahoma has just the place for you. Just outside of Tulsa is the ghost town of Picher, and it’s nothing short of frightening. Today, what remains is a literal ghost town filled with crumbling buildings and rusty machinery that are just waiting to be explored by brave souls looking for a thrill. Think we are exaggerating? Sorry, not on this one. It’s the most toxic town in America and if you dare visit just be aware that we warned you first. 

Before you visit, we recommend you watch this Youtube video below by BunnyPlaysHere so you can get an idea of what you’ll be visiting. All sorts of strange and creepy stories also come with this town such as tales of a mysterious creature supposedly living in the nearby woods and sightings of ghostly figures walking amongst abandoned homes at night. Whether these stories are new urban legends or true accounts is hard to say for sure.  The creepiest thing of all is that this town is so far removed from civilization and the only sound you can hear are the cries of birds and other wild animals. It’s like stepping into another world altogether, one that feels both eerie and exciting at the same time. 


 

At the end of the day, Picher, Oklahoma is among the most unique ghost towns in the country. Not only does it have an interesting history, but it also has a strange and eerie atmosphere, unlike any other place. So, if you’re looking for an adventure that will truly get under your skin then this is the ghost town for you! Come visit and explore the abandoned buildings of Picher today, if you dare. 

If you have visited this creepy ghost town before, tell us about your experience in the comments section! Has anyone been brave enough to explore at night?

Another creepy place to explore in Oklahoma is the Parallel Forest in the Wichita Mountains. It was built by the federal government as an experiment to deal with the effects of the Dust Bowl. Over 20,000 red cedars were planted exactly 6 feet apart in every direction on over 16 acres. It’s rumored to be haunted and is really an eerie place to visit.

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