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 giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

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

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

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

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

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

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

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