The first presidential bomb shelter was located in an old vault under the Treasury, connected to the White House via tunnel.

The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.

This landmark jazz venue is the oldest continuously running African-American club in the United States.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

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

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

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.

The fine fabric handwoven at Biltmore Industries was once coveted around the world.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

This North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.

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

Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.