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

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

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

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

Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

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

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

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

This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.

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