The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

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

One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

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

A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.

An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.

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

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were stars of the vaudeville circuit.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.

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

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.

Trace the history of writing at this unusual North Carolina destination.

This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.

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

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

Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.

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

Art museum based around the collections accumulated over 58 years by one eccentric thrift store owner.