This old-fashioned carhop restaurant gave the world the waffle cone.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

A cement mixer-turned-kaleidoscope in downtown Norfolk offers different views of the city.

This cannonball stands as a reminder of the final act of a fleeting governor amidst a revolution.

One tiny triangular park commemorates the victims of a yellow fever epidemic—many of whom are buried right below the grass.

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

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.

America's first public mental health facility.

The maritime museum that boasts the largest nautical library in the western hemisphere.

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

Within this lovely Richmond cemetery lie the remains of famous Virginians and some of Edgar Allan Poe's most beloved family and friends.

Once on display alongside a giant Gumby, it’s as tall as a nine-story building when fully extended.

The oddly shaped, steam-spewing building is now an art studio and gallery.

An alternate history park where the Union Army loses the war... to dinosaurs.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

This collection of over 50 classic pinball machines awaits visitors to downtown Roanoke.

An overgrown collection of miniature buildings still stand as evidence of one couple's obsession with The King.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

A forgotten sea village stands silent after hurricanes deemed it obsolete.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

This set of rickety spaceships are prepared to give alien travelers a place to relax and go to the bathroom.