This beloved American snack was conceived by a hungry coal miner.

Waterfalls, rapids, and top-notch swimming spots await in this densely forested corner of the Smokies.

At this privately owned collection, conflicts are humanized through soldiers’ personal belongings.

These ornate, fish-shaped water spouts guard Savannah’s historic facades.

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

This mural pays tribute to Atlanta natives and hip hop legends Andre 3000 and Big Boi, better known as OutKast.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.

This Art-Deco movie palace is the oldest independent cinema in Atlanta.

The first integrated firehouse in Atlanta houses a museum on the history of desegregation in the city's fire department.

After being inoperative for over half a century, this elaborate fountain in Atlanta's oldest park was restored to its former glory.

Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

Located on the campus of Emory University, this museum is filled with objects from the Americas to ancient Greece.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.

A local dive where religious kitsch, Southern identity, and queer culture collide.

More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.

This old school, eccentric, and independent video rental store refuses to die.

This old KLM airplane cut into three parts was transformed into an eclectic airport gift shop.

One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

Home of a 28-foot tall stalagmite known as the War Club.