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

This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.

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

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

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 North Carolina museum is keeping the pinball craze alive, with a little Space Invaders on the side.

The only known Futuro house in North Carolina sits along a stretch of desolate highway on the Outer Banks.  .

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

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

The scant remains of this flooded historic village can be explored in one of the most remote areas of the Great Smokies.

The 15-foot-wide, 2-ton pan fries hundreds of chickens once a year.

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

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

A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.

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

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

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

Follow the path behind this treat-slinging camper van to a sculpture garden in the forest.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

Rotting dome home spotted near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.