This multi-story wooden waterpark offers homemade thrills.

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

A vast collection of everyday items amassed by one man.

This small exhibit explores the lives of Chang and Eng, the first known conjoined twins.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

Asheville, North Carolina, was the the second place in the world to enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken's secret recipe.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This sinkhole is disguised as a pond and named after the man who stumbled upon it.

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

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

The final resting place of the hundreds of bodies originally buried where Badin Lake sits now.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

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

A young state senator's deathbed plea to be buried inside a rock resulted in this unusual grave site.