Canyon walls shrouded in ferns.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

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

When local government began removing public benches, the public pushed back, and vibrant, community-built seating now outnumbers the official shelters at Chattanooga bus stops.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

The beauty of urban decay, hiding some dark secrets.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

The largest cemetery in the American Southeast is a hidden gem near the heart of Atlanta.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

This funicular railway rumbles along for a mile up the nearly vertical face of Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain.

This former coal gasification plant found a curious second life as a popular public park.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.