A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.

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

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

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

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

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

The world's largest vertical wind tunnel.

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

Rotting dome home spotted near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

A retired tobacco farmer's pet project turned into a sturdy miniature city.

A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.

A replica of where the Last Supper was held.

An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

A 120-year-old legend concerning an empty circular patch in the North Carolina woods.

A museum dedicated to an incredible woman who founded a pioneering school for rural Black students.

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