I have streets and abandoned buildings, but no living humans reside within me. A spook might feel right at home here, but human tourists come to photograph my dusty ruins. What am I?
A ghost town
A ghost town is a deserted settlement, usually with remaining visible structures, that has lost its human population. The riddle plays on the literal word 'ghost,' suggesting a spook or apparition would live there, while describing an actual historical abandoned town. Combining the ghostly theme with urban geography solves the puzzle.
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