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

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

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

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

The humble horn finally finds a place in the sun.

A sign marks the plane crash that caused two nuclear bombs to fall in North Carolina.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

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

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

The scene of the largest surrender of Confederate troops at the end of the American Civil War.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

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

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

Burial site more than 300 years old.

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

The wooden house where the jazz great learned to play the piano.

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

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

A forgotten sea village stands silent after hurricanes deemed it obsolete.

A folk art mecca famous among outsider art fans.

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

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

Ruins of an American Civil War iron forge still survive today.