The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

Visit the natural wonder inspired by an indigenous legend and the quaint town that bears its name.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.

Stroll among more than 50 large-scale sculptures created by world-class artists.

Florida’s half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

Every January 6, young men dive into Spring Bayou in search of a cross and a year's worth of maritime blessings.

A luxuriant botanical garden below sea level.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

Step back into the glory days of Florida's nascent tourism industry at this Gilded Age palace.

Like Mardi Gras, only everyone's a pirate.

This grand Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for more than a century.

Tour the oldest family-owned cigar-rolling factory in the country—then learn how to roll your own.

The unique collection includes bronze cast handprints of some of America's most famous astronauts.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

The timeworn "Yankee Stadium" of the fastest game in the world isn't going anywhere.

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

Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.