Utah's ghost towns are some of the best in the West, and fall is a great time to visit. Why it matters: Many are disappearing over time as they are absorbed by nature — or into newer towns.

I explored Midway, Utah, where I stayed in a European chateau and discovered a downtown filled with Swiss architecture.

Take a step back in time while visiting these historic – and slightly spooky – ghost towns. While the term "ghost town" may sound like a village haunted by spirits, it actually refers to an ...