The oldest bridge in South Carolina may have been designed by the same man who created the Washington Monument.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.

The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

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

The world's largest fire hydrant is supposedly tornado-proof.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

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

Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet at this point in the Cumberland Gap.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.

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

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

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

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

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