When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.

The multinational Burger King chain is banned from operating within 20 miles of a family restaurant filed under the same name.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

"Not too many people can say they've had a nuclear bomb dropped on them, not too many would want to." — Walter Gregg.

Amazing pre-Civil War ruins alongside a shallow, rocky river that hosts beautiful (but endangered) lilies.

One man's extraordinary topiary garden in a small South Carolina town.

This titanic steel chain linking two buildings was installed without permission but instantly beloved.

This psychedelic tromp l'oeil seems to be beckoning drivers to crash into a wall.

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

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

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

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

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

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

A historic blockhouse and trading post give a glimpse into the early colonial history of South Carolina.

An unfinished rail tunnel that has since been used to house cheese and bats.

Hidden amid a collection of trails is the site of a tragic crash.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

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

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?