Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

This once-palatial plantation may have been the site where a draft of the Declaration of Independence was written.

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.

This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.

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

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

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

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

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.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

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

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

North Carolina's finest examples of Native American pictographs have survived for 5,000 years.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

Thousands of unique minerals, including some of the most impressive fluorite crystals in the world.

Moonbows over Kentucky.