One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.

The ruins of this Thomas-Jefferson-designed mansion have been left to crumble since the Christmas Day they burnt down.

This once-palatial plantation may have been the site where a draft of the Declaration of Independence was written.

Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

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

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

Rotting dome home spotted near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The cruel trial of a 13-year-old boy inspired the creation of this now abandoned reformatory.

One of the few surviving original NASCAR dirt-track speedways.

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

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.

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

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

North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

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.

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

Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.

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

The wooden house where the jazz great learned to play the piano.