An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

This centuries-old graveyard is the final resting place of the Fort Fisher Hermit.

During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

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

This North Carolina grave is the final resting place of the world's most famous conjoined twins.

The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

North Carolina's finest examples of Native American pictographs have survived for 5,000 years.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

The solitary grave of a schooner captain killed by lightning while serving biscuits.

Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.

The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.

This Virginia town has been famous for its fried chicken since the 19th century.

The Grand Ole Opry's big voice came from a small home in rural Virginia where she was eventually buried.

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.