These ancient ritual mounds are our best window into the culture of the ancient Mississippians.

Wild lights and sound effects turn a walk through some caves into an eye-popping 1960s tourist attraction.

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

This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

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

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

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

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

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

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

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

Mysterious ancient boulder carved with petroglyphs in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Bigfoot prints, Feejee mermaids, and haunted dolls on display in a tiny North Carolina town.