This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

A 300-yard long natural tunnel runs through a ridge deep in the Appalachian Mountains.

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

A sacred site for Native Americans surveyed by George Washington and owned by both King George III and Thomas Jefferson.

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.

The mysterious 855-foot zigzagging stone wall has been baffling people for centuries.

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Turns out fishing with dynamite isn't all that safe.

The only zoo where you can buy animals that won't need feeding.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

Just a few miles from downtown Atlanta is a trail covered in a crazy collection of outsider art.

All that's left of the quintessential "cabin in the woods."

One of the Cemestos prefab homes built to secretly house thousands of Manhattan Project workers.

The remains of the iconic train crash from the movie The Fugitive can still be found rusting along the Great Smoky Railroad.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

An eerie smiling woman looms above the granite tombstones.

"X" marks the spot of an echo chamber in the middle of a plaza.

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.