The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

The show pony of cave systems, Fantastic Caverns manages to live up to its name.

The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.

The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.

You thought Santa Claus didn't exist, but it turns out you were wrong.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

A nondescript building that's been functioning as a speakeasy for nearly a century and a half.

The grave of the iconic Kentucky Fried Chicken mascot features a bust of the man behind the goatee.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

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

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.

The largest cemetery in Louisville is the final resting place of Col. Sanders and Muhammad Ali.

Rabbit Hash is a heaping slice of Americana from another era, with a very peculiar origin behind its unusual name.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

A pharmacy built in the shape of a mortar and pestle, now resembles a fancy cocktail.

A warm desert spring holds one of the rarest species on earth.

Crumbling remnants of what was once a booming town full of silver.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

Natural sonic phenomenon comes with a grisly legend of murder and blood.