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

Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.

These beautiful wineries were at the center of Lake Erie's "grape belt" back when the Midwest dominated American wine production.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

Home to some of Indiana's last bison herds.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

Colorful collection of antique musical oddities.

This shop is named for a runaway elephant who smashed through its doors, stole some peanuts, and spent five days on the lam.

Enjoy classic musicals with a home-cooked meal at this former staple of American social life.

Along this stretch of Indiana roadway resides a giant insect composed entirely of scrap metal.

The first artificial white water river course in North America cuts right through an Indiana city.

The bespectacled, cocktail-sipping pachyderm is a strange but fitting liquor store mascot.

This library and museum is dedicated to the life and literature of the Indianapolis native author.

A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.

The Trappist monk, prophet-poet, and rebel never really got to live out the eremitic life he was seeking.

The remains of this visionary community can still be found much as it was a century ago.

An enormous goose sits atop this nest-shaped home.

The oldest operating Mississippi River–style steamboat still navigates the Ohio River.

Unique tower has outlasted a takeover of the company.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

An enormous natural sandstone bridge in Kentucky.