The largest cemetery in the American Southeast is a hidden gem near the heart of Atlanta.

A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.

Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.

Crumbling ruins mark the site of a couple's grisly murder in the woods.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

Ruins of an American Civil War iron forge still survive today.

An early life spent in this "Old Kentucky Home" inspired the writings of North Carolina's most famous novelist.

Carrying on the legacy of a short-lived experimental school tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina.

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

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

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

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

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

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

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

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

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

Divinely-inspired village houses 6,000 dolls, plus strange and lovely outsider art.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.