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Helen's Bridge

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

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Asheville Pinball Museum

This North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.

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The Grove Park Inn

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

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Craggy Gardens Rhododendron Tunnels

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

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Biltmore Estate's Secret Passages

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

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Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Asheville

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

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Folk Art Center

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

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Silver River Center for Chair Caning

This Asheville chair museum wants to revive a dying art.

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