You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

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

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

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

An art instillation for the sake of "raising vibrations."

A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.

This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

A sign marks the plane crash that caused two nuclear bombs to fall in North Carolina.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

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

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

A nourishing complex of found object art, paintings, and sculptures that celebrate key figures in Black history.

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

An eerily abandoned stone tower is all that remains of a demolished dam on Cape Fear River.

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

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.