The subtle science of a master molecular gastronomist.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

A Bibliophile's Dream.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.

This whimsical Oz-themed park had a wonderful impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Better known as the "Body Farm," this unique research facility has been studying how human bodies break down since the 1980s.

Step past the gas pumps and into a fine French bistro.

This chicken coop pays homage to a classic architectural style made famous throughout the southern United States.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

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

An art instillation for the sake of "raising vibrations."

These eerie outliers of the lightning bug family glow a mysterious blue color.

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

Inside this old train depot resides a multi-line model train covering western North Carolina.

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

Asheville, North Carolina, was the the second place in the world to enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken's secret recipe.

A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

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

This ancient art form was used to capture the lives and struggles of the Haywood Street ministry.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

Worm salt and other local ingredients are on the menu at this cult favorite ice cream shop.