Blink and you may miss this rustic pioneer cemetery.

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

On the shores of Lake Superior, a small group of monks makes sacred sweets.

This lookout tower built in the 1930s is now an in-demand cabin with what might be the best view of the Seneca State Forest.

Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.

The impeccably spiced roast pork buns at this bakery are worth the wait.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

The most remote tree in the world is more than 170 miles from its nearest neighbor.

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

Discovered by a soldier during the Revolutionary War, these springs helped create an iconic South Carolina ginger ale.

This site in Caldwell County is the location where the Cherokee and Catawba are said to have entered a peace treaty.

Legend has it the mill owner's daughter, Mary Musgrove, helped a Patriot soldier hide behind these falls.

A whimsical folk art environment where you can lose yourself in the many colors of joy, beauty, and creativity.

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

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.

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

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

The final resting place of the hundreds of bodies originally buried where Badin Lake sits now.

This museum is dedicated to the workers that help keep the power on.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

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