North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

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

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

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

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

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

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

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

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

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

The 15-foot-wide, 2-ton pan fries hundreds of chickens once a year.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

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

This mysterious marker puzzles pedestrians and infuriates geographers.

Feral cats keeping the rodent population at bay all across Greenpoint waterfront.

This outdoor gallery of graffiti-covered walls pays homage to the past, present, and possible future of street art.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

You can still ride this 100-year-old work of art in Brooklyn's largest public park.

The factory for the popular Dumbo location, the Greenpoint shop is a quiet gem.

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.