This sinkhole is disguised as a pond and named after the man who stumbled upon it.

Cherokee alphabet, proof of ancient North American Jews, or just a hoax?

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

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

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

Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This handcrafted, old western-style town is filled with deserted cars, retired movie props, and other forms of Americana.

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

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

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

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

A monument to the sheer amount of oddities one can collect over a lifetime.

This 5-by-6-foot wooden hut is the smallest historic post office in the U.S.

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

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

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

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

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

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

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

A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.