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An eclectic store sells obscure vinyl recordings of Charles Manson and Jim Jones, along with many other oddities.

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.

An idyllic mineral hot springs facility with a more-than checkered past.

One of the few surviving original NASCAR dirt-track speedways.

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

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

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

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

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

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

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

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

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

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

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.

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

A nourishing complex of found object art, paintings, and sculptures that celebrate key figures in Black history.

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

Burial site more than 300 years old.

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.

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

A forgotten sea village stands silent after hurricanes deemed it obsolete.