This lake—the second largest in the state— was hiding historic treasures beneath its surface.

Saunter along the banks of one of North Carolina’s wildest rivers

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

The world's largest vertical wind tunnel.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

This tower was once used to create ammunition for early settlers.

A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.

This monument is dedicated to those lost on June 6, 1944, in the town with that day’s highest per-capita casualty rate.

Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.

The oldest arched-covered bridge in Virginia has truly withstood the test of time.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.

One street divides a single town that stands in two U.S. states.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.