According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

A vast collection of everyday items amassed by one man.

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.

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

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

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

The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.

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

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

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

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.

An eight-sided home built during a brief octagon craze in the 1850s.

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

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

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

Wander through more than 20,000 square feet filled with an amazing collection of orchids.

The humble horn finally finds a place in the sun.

The scant remains of this flooded historic village can be explored in one of the most remote areas of the Great Smokies.

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

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

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

A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.

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