Thomson, Georgia
The Old Rock House
Built in 1785, this residence is the oldest stone house in Georgia.
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Thomson, Georgia
Built in 1785, this residence is the oldest stone house in Georgia.
Wytheville, Virginia
A 100-foot metal tower and swinging bridge that provides stunning views of mountains in five states.
Statesville, North Carolina
North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.
Mount Gilead, North Carolina
This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.
Lancaster, South Carolina
A nearly century-old amusement park is quietly decaying in a riverside forest in South Carolina.
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Visit the natural wonder inspired by an indigenous legend and the quaint town that bears its name.
Boone, North Carolina
One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.
West Jefferson, North Carolina
A remarkable headstone said to be a gift from Daniel Boone.
Kershaw, South Carolina
Granite outcropping that the state's tourism bureau doesn't promote because of its delicate ecosystem.
York, South Carolina
During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this mine was used to make swords, cannons, and more.
Fort Mill, South Carolina
A Christian-themed amusement park and complex rocked by scandals.
Fort Mill, South Carolina
A replica of where the Last Supper was held.
Pineville, North Carolina
These cabins mark the site where our 11th president was born (probably).
Thurmond, West Virginia
Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.
Asheville, North Carolina
This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
This historic church houses the grave of a Scottish soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.
Georgetown, South Carolina
A haunting—but not haunted—chapel remains in the woods.
Sanford, North Carolina
An eerily abandoned stone tower is all that remains of a demolished dam on Cape Fear River.
Midland, North Carolina
The first documented commercial gold find in the United States.
Lumberton, North Carolina
Saunter along the banks of one of North Carolina’s wildest rivers
Glendale Springs, North Carolina
Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.
Austinville, Virginia
This tower was once used to create ammunition for early settlers.