Used as a military post in three different engagements, this fort has remained incomplete and unfired upon for nearly 200 years.

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

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

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

See massive fossils that are over 200 million years old in northeastern Arizona.

For those going through a life transition, a place to leave behind a piece of your former self.

Town of spiritualists and mediums in Florida.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

The so-called "world's shortest river" is actually a window into a cave.

This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.

This historic crypt was said to have been designed and built by the very person who is buried inside of it.

A former hospital is now home to a pizza parlor and maybe a few ghosts.

Alabama has a fiberglass Stonehenge. With apologies to Spinal Tap, this one is full-size.

Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

Once the primary source of ice in this region during the mid-20th century.