Places cogabrielson Wants to Go

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

A young state senator's deathbed plea to be buried inside a rock resulted in this unusual grave site.

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

Carrying on the legacy of a short-lived experimental school tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

This museum explores the lives of Chang and Eng, the "Original Siamese Twins."

A sign marks the plane crash that caused two nuclear bombs to fall in North Carolina.

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

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

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.

A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.

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

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

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

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

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

Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.

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

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

This 5-by-6-foot wooden hut is the smallest historic post office in the U.S.

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.