Read about the catacombs of Paris and nine of the other freakiest places in the world where you can get a good case of the creeps safely.

Younger holiday enthusiasts ages 11 and under can enjoy a festive, not-so-terrifying trick-or-treat outing at the Louisville Zoo, which hosts an annual holiday party throughout October. Kids are ...

Some – particularly those off the beaten track – can also be downright exciting. With that in mind, here are 25 of the most intriguing abandoned places around the world to visit.