Between 1930 and 1946, a tobacco farmer laid his beloved horses and mules to rest in this small patch of pine forest.

This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.

A museum dedicated to a unique ecosystem.

Step past the gas pumps and into a fine French bistro.

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

Largest display of Wesleyana anywhere in the world.

A vast collection of everyday items amassed by one man.

An idyllic mineral hot springs facility with a more-than checkered past.

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.

This historic sunny-yellow building has an unfortunate connection to the sinking of the Titanic.

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

An art instillation for the sake of "raising vibrations."

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

This historic church houses the grave of a Scottish soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

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

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

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

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

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

A giant cement churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

Cherokee alphabet, proof of ancient North American Jews, or just a hoax?

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

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