An early life spent in this "Old Kentucky Home" inspired the writings of North Carolina's most famous novelist.

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

A nearly abandoned 19th-century town on the Palouse.

A home made entirely from scrapped, reclaimed and recycled material in Whitman County, Washington.

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.

While most of the games in this arcade take quarters, that would have been a small fortune when they were made.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

Hidden beneath a bridge, this waterfall is known for the large amounts of graffiti painted on its base.

This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

This naturally-sourced hot spring is now home to a clothing-optional resort.

Community owned and operated, this property is home to a diverse set of nudists.

A recreation of an Old West apothecary full of curios.

This spectacular track has run continuously since 1882.

A breathtaking array of ancient Pueblo structures and artifacts counterintuitively preserved by neglect.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

A house carved into a rock in the 1940s.

Once a menacing challenge for trailblazers, this trail is now the most scenic drive in Utah.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

Giant, natural amphitheaters made of delicate geological formations called "hoodoos."