They may not be haunted by resident apparitions, but these ghost towns in Michigan have an unearthly atmosphere nonetheless.
Whether lost to the unrelenting passage of time or simply left behind in search of greener pastures, the ruins of these abandoned towns are appealing to visitors from both near and far.
Have you ever wanted to see a Michigan ghost town for yourself? Visit one of these destinations on your next tour of the Great Lakes State.
Baltic
The mining era in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula ultimately produced many ghost towns — one of the most famous being Baltic. It existed just a few miles south of Houghton and came into its own as a result of the successful shaft located in the area.
When mining operations shut down in Baltic, the town disintegrated. Today, the ruined mine shaft is all that remains in the former town.
Bete Grise
While most of the ghost towns in the Upper Peninsula are the remains of mining communities that went defunct along with the mines themselves, Bete Grise is a different sort of ghost town. It rests on the shores of the mighty and ferocious Lake Superior, and it was once home to a handful of miner families.