A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

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

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.

This stone memorial pays tribute to a massive shipwreck which was sadly overshadowed by the death of John Wilkes Booth.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

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

A forgotten sea village stands silent after hurricanes deemed it obsolete.

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

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

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

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

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

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

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

This stately 19th century library pushed architectural boundaries at a time when the public library movement was just taking off.

Its diverse collection of computers and technology spans the ages.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.

Art museum based around the collections accumulated over 58 years by one eccentric thrift store owner.