A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

An eclectic store sells obscure vinyl recordings of Charles Manson and Jim Jones, along with many other oddities.

An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.

A stack of stones steeped in Irish folklore, much like the hero they're connected to, hide in plain sight.

Dedicated to the history of the health sciences.

Oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public.

Charleston's historic city jail once held everyone from pirates to Civil War POWs.

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

More than five miles of underground passageways.

One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

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

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

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

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

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

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

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

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

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were stars of the vaudeville circuit.

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

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

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.