This multi-story wooden waterpark offers homemade thrills.

An exotic reptile facility showcasing some of the rarest, most venomous snakes in the world.

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

This historic sunny-yellow building has an unfortunate connection to the sinking of the Titanic.

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

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

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

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

Wander through more than 20,000 square feet filled with an amazing collection of orchids.

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

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

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

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

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.