Molson Ghost Town – Washington
“A remote preserved ghost town that feels like stepping into another era.”
📍 Location: Molson, Washington
🗺 Directions:
Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Molson+Ghost+Town
📂 Type: Destination / Historical Stop
Why it’s on our list:
A preserved ghost town in remote northeastern Washington featuring abandoned buildings, old structures, and a small open-air museum that offers a glimpse into early 1900s life.
🏚 What It Is
Molson was once a small mining and railroad town near the Canadian border. Today, much of the town remains preserved as a ghost town experience with original structures and artifacts.
Highlights include:
- Old storefronts
- Schoolhouse
- Cabins and homes
- Historic machinery and vehicles
Highlights
- Unique abandoned town atmosphere
- Historical buildings and artifacts
- Great photography opportunity
- Feels very different from western Washington destinations
Experience Notes
- Remote location
- Better as part of a larger eastern Washington road trip
- Mostly self-guided exploration
- Quiet / uncrowded destination
💡 Tips
- Bring water/snacks
- Check hours/seasonality before visiting
- Great in spring through fall
- Pair with other eastern Washington scenic drives or small towns
