Places bluestargirl Wants to Go

Step past the gas pumps and into a fine French bistro.

This fallen red oak tree has been transformed into a piece of trailside art.

Asheville, North Carolina, was the the second place in the world to enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken's secret recipe.

The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.

This Asheville chair museum wants to revive a dying art.

The North Carolina grounds are leased in perpetuity to the British Commonwealth for as long as the WWII sailors are buried there.

A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

The fine fabric handwoven at Biltmore Industries was once coveted around the world.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

The scene of the largest surrender of Confederate troops at the end of the American Civil War.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

Burial site more than 300 years old.