One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

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

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

An old train trestle re-imagined as an Egyptian obelisk.

This improbable contraption was passed down through five generations of industrious Tennesseans.

This building contains handprints that are well over a century old.

Discovered by a soldier during the Revolutionary War, these springs helped create an iconic South Carolina ginger ale.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

An unfinished rail tunnel that has since been used to house cheese and bats.

A young state senator's deathbed plea to be buried inside a rock resulted in this unusual grave site.

In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.

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

A whimsical folk art environment where you can lose yourself in the many colors of joy, beauty, and creativity.

This 5-by-6-foot wooden hut is the smallest historic post office in the U.S.

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Granite outcropping that the state's tourism bureau doesn't promote because of its delicate ecosystem.

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

The antique barns in Cameron are not painted with your grandfather's Mail Pouch Tobacco murals.

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

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.