A 19th-century cemetery device to ensure that the prematurely buried would be "saved by the bell."

An eerie smiling woman looms above the granite tombstones.

A historic canal winds through a unique, swampy landscape.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

A once-booming Mississippi River town with a history of racial violence is now eerie and mostly abandoned.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

This recently rediscovered Civil War-era submarine was the first to ever sink an enemy ship.

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

Spend a hour meandering, breathing, and learning along this lovely untouted path that connects historic gardens.

This forgotten beach house built to look like a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece overlooks a hidden beach.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

Nature (and graffiti) reclaim this old waterworks that has been surrounded by a bike path and network of walking trails.

This pair of centuries-old magnolia trees was once struck by a Babe Ruth home run.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

Final remnants of the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

These ancient ritual mounds are our best window into the culture of the ancient Mississippians.

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.

Where beautiful signs live on forever.

Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.