Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.

A year-long seasonal produce clock highlighting a variety of fruits and vegetables from across the Piedmont region.

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

This ancient art form was used to capture the lives and struggles of the Haywood Street ministry.

Asheville, North Carolina, was the the second place in the world to enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken's secret recipe.

An early life spent in this "Old Kentucky Home" inspired the writings of North Carolina's most famous novelist.

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

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This Asheville chair museum wants to revive a dying art.

The North Carolina grounds are leased in perpetuity to the British Commonwealth for as long as the WWII sailors are buried there.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.

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

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

A giant cement churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

Carrying on the legacy of a short-lived experimental school tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

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