Abandoned Places

[BanzaiCat]

Lately I've been on an 'urban explorer' kick - not actually doing this, mind, but reading tons of blogs and checking out YouTube channels of people that do this kind of thing.

http://desertedplaces.blogspot.com/p/index.html is one that has fascinated me lately.

[Sir Slash]

Very cool BC. 

[bob48]

There are a few in the English Channel which fascinate me. Some have been turned into luxury hotels.

[Steelie]

 I love that stuff! Lots and lots of material online to keep us happily occupied.

[bbmike]

I swear this thread was already posted somewhere. Ah well, my favorite site for abandoned places was Opacity. I don't think it's updated any more but there are some really cool photos there.

[bayonetbrant]

The Land of Oz theme park in NC isn't abandoned.  It opens seasonally for a few weekends at a time. It's not a full-on park experience, but it's not abandoned

Large chunks of Ft Ord in CA are still abandoned and kind of neat for an urban explorer.  Some parts are still in use by the military, but others - especially the older housing areas and temporary training barracks that don't meet earthquake codes - are awaiting demolition.

[Doctor Quest]

There are a few in the English Channel which fascinate me. Some have been turned into luxury hotels.

I want that for my lair. Come and get me, 007.

[bob48]

We should get this place for the next ACD convention............if one of us could just win the Lotto...................

[judgedredd]

I love stuff like this. I could lose hours on pages like these.

I follow these guys

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73dVtWf9mpjiWYkXyIlm7A/videos

[Steelie]

The Land of Oz theme park in NC isn't abandoned.  It opens seasonally for a few weekends at a time. It's not a full-on park experience, but it's not abandoned

Large chunks of Ft Ord in CA are still abandoned and kind of neat for an urban explorer.  Some parts are still in use by the military, but others - especially the older housing areas and temporary training barracks that don't meet earthquake codes - are awaiting demolition.

When we were stationed at Vandenberg AFB, I explored a number of empty tracking stations and the like tucked up on top of hills and easily accessible. What's funny is that, at the time there were no signs telling folks to stay out or that the area was in any way restricted. In fact, the easiest way to access them was through the family picnic area. Better yet, the view at night was spectacular due to the lack of artificial light sources. Vandenberg had quite a few other abandoned buildings and areas which were marked restricted and I wasn't as brave with them.