This abandoned school has had many lives since the early 1900s, and all of them doomed.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

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

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.

Follow the path behind this treat-slinging camper van to a sculpture garden in the forest.

Paranormal investigators claim this abandoned asylum is the most haunted spot in the eastern U.S.

An eight-sided home built during a brief octagon craze in the 1850s.

The birthplace of Appalachia's only first lady, who some have dubbed the United States' "first female president."

While filling up your gas tank in eastern Kentucky, you just might stumble into this collection of country music memorabilia.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

Visitors to this Kentucky homestead turned museum are immediately transported back to the Antebellum south.

A unique home built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell that also served as a military hospital.

A full-scale replica of a 1774 colonial settlement in Kentucky.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

Kentucky's anomalous peninsula projecting into the Mississippi River, site of legendary earthquakes and local feuds.

Veritable museum of 20th century country music history.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.

Kentucky's longest operating jail is now a spooky spot to spend the night.

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