The terrified face of Henry Wells is etched on this garret window.

These ruins are all that's left of the former Alabama State Capitol.

Bananas are often left for the first monkey America ever recovered alive after being launched into space.

This small hut in the middle of a parking lot was once the wooded sanctuary of the 'Hermit of Montrose.'

What else would you call a playground hidden in Alabama's oldest and largest cemetery?

You'll need cowboy boots to trek to this old-fashioned saloon nestled in a giant natural cave.

A rusted metal giant pays tribute to Birmingham’s industrial past.

This architectural triumph is the only Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.

This natural wonder drops 16 stories straight down through rare flora and streaming waterfalls.

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

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

A time capsule of Floridian history fights to survive on the banks of Chokoloskee Bay.

This natural wonderland is a unique chance to explore a Carolina bay, a mysterious geological formation of unknown origin.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

Visit this playground of waterfalls, caves and sinkholes.

148 feet long and in the middle of a verdant forest.

This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.

The "last unrestored grand mansion of Savannah" is now a cramped, mouldering maze of antiques.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

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

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

Ruins of a Carnegie family mansion on Cumberland Island.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.