Atlanta, Georgia
Crypt of Civilization
The world's first time capsule lies behind a welded steel door in Atlanta.
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Atlanta, Georgia
The world's first time capsule lies behind a welded steel door in Atlanta.
Johns Creek, Georgia
The statues commemorate the legendary mass killing of escaped circus monkeys.
Chamblee, Georgia
A celebration of one man’s obsession to collect the strangest items imaginable.
Pound, Virginia
A highway marker that honors a former spy plane pilot and local hero.
Peebles, Ohio
The largest earthwork effigy in the world.
Hillsboro, Ohio
How did a massive marine arthropod find its way to landlocked Ohio?
Kings Mills, Ohio
An abandoned munitions factory with a shot tower continues to wage war on the surrounding environment.
Athens, Ohio
An abandoned asylum incorporated into a college campus.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
A melancholy guardian doubles as a judicious godmother to this small town cemetery.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
The oldest hotel in West Virginia is reportedly frequented by ghosts.
Grantsville, Maryland
This beautiful stone arch bridge wasn't even expected to stand for one day, but people have been crossing it for centuries.
Royston, Georgia
A museum dedicated to the Georgia Peach, one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Tryon, North Carolina
Visit Morris, the Horse, the symbol of the small town of Tryon since 1928!
Greenville, South Carolina
Nine tiny mice sculptures hide in plain sight along Main Street.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
This triangular lighthouse is one of the most modern in the U.S.
Baltimore, Maryland
A charming tour of the umbrella, tin-can, and drinking-straw capital of the world.
Baltimore, Maryland
Walk through the history of American pop culture.
Rosamond, California
Exotic feline breeding compound and conservation center.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Relax over handcrafted ale and gastro-pub grub inside an iconic (and possibly haunted) train station.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Explore this unspoiled peninsula with 11 sandy beaches and 13 miles of hiking and biking trails (keep an eye out for soaring bald eagles overhead).
Asheville, North Carolina
These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.
Taylors, South Carolina
This delightful attraction features over a dozen miniature train layouts which you can operate and interact with.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
This hands-on museum houses roughly 80 vintage pinball machines and arcade games.
Asheville, North Carolina
Chef Ashleigh Shanti serves up a classic Appalachian fish fry.