The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

Trace the history of writing at this unusual North Carolina destination.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

Legend says that these tall basalt pillars are the petrified wives of a trickster god.

An ancient Viking village in North America that predates Columbus by 500 years.

Two islands just 4 km apart separated by an International Border and Date Line.

The only royal palace on U.S. soil has been a territorial capitol, a military headquarters, and a prison for a queen.

The king of U.S. high points towers over every other peak on the continent.

Buy your friend a drink or staple some cash to the wall for the next guy at the Salty Dawg Saloon.

The remains of the first saint from Alaska in the Russian Orthodox Church.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.