Saunter along the banks of one of North Carolina’s wildest rivers

The last location where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson played before their tragic deaths.

This family-run joint has been going whole hog for nearly 100 years.

This lake—the second largest in the state— was hiding historic treasures beneath its surface.

One of Indiana's only natural sandstone arches is nestled between resort ruins and an old Boy Scouts camp.

Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.

The oldest brick saltbox house in America.

Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.

George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin all slept at this humble inn.

This Tudor-style mansion is home to the first roadside confectioner in the United States.

Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.

The 55-pound trichobezoar was removed from the stomach of a cow.

A large wave-cut shelter, a major archeological site, overlooks the dry basin of Winnemucca Lake.

A museum showcasing the life of "Buffalo Bill"

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.

This cheery fruit farmer welcomes visitors to a classic roadside emporium.

This retro diner claims to be the birthplace of poutine.

This magical oasis in East Texas is one of the most biodiverse acres in the country.

The oldest city park in Walla Walla is home to hundreds of birds, from wood ducks to white peacocks.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.

It’s hard to believe this hostile landscape was once a health resort.

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

Red ocher pictographs survive in this tufa rock shelter on the shore of an ancient lake.

This mural pays tribute to Atlanta natives and hip hop legends Andre 3000 and Big Boi, better known as OutKast.