It's not hard to see why the historic Peabody Conservatory of Music's library has been described as a "cathedral of books."

The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.

North America's oldest authentic African Village.

A rapidly disappearing authentic bit of the old south.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

Wander through more than 20,000 square feet filled with an amazing collection of orchids.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

Carrying on the legacy of a short-lived experimental school tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina.

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.

A nourishing complex of found object art, paintings, and sculptures that celebrate key figures in Black history.

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

This handcrafted, old western-style town is filled with deserted cars, retired movie props, and other forms of Americana.

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

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

Divinely-inspired village houses 6,000 dolls, plus strange and lovely outsider art.

Burial site more than 300 years old.

A folk art mecca famous among outsider art fans.

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