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

During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.

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

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

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

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

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

The world's largest vertical wind tunnel.

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

Inside this old train depot resides a multi-line model train covering western North Carolina.

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

This Asheville chair museum wants to revive a dying art.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

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

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.

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

The 15-foot-wide, 2-ton pan fries hundreds of chickens once a year.

Rotting dome home spotted near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

This airfield is home to a number of retired vintage planes in various states of disrepair.

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

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

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

A museum dedicated to a unique ecosystem.