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Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Dim sum, served in a grand old theater.

Northern Kentucky’s very own Notre Dame showcases intricate stained glass and the bones of saints.

More than 3,200 cookie jars line the walls and shelves of this little shop and over 1,000 salt and pepper shakers

This general store is more than a century old and home to various oddities and antiques.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

The center preserves and houses artifacts ranging from the colonial era to modern times from across Appalachia.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

This claimant to the title of "smallest church in the 48 states" doubles as an equally tiny, quasi-post office.

This former fire tower found new life as a communications hub complete with a scenic overlook.

Step back in time at this historic variety store, packed with items from a bygone era.

In 1869, Swiss and German immigrants settled in this small town in the mountains of West Virginia.

This arcade is one of the last places to catch a public performance by the now-defunct ShowBiz Pizza's house band of animatronic animals.

This colorful West Virginia cowboy greets passersby with a glassy stare.

This harrowing climb along West Virginia's jagged spires is one of the only Via Ferrata on America's east coast.

Thousands of tiny squares in different colors make up this piece of street art.

True to its name, this little house presents like a dollhouse, and surprising details are revealed with a quick peek through the window.

A once-abandoned school building converted into a fantastical multi-level art installation and haven for Appalachian artists.

The "All-Seeing Eye of God" symbol on this library is a clue to one of the many former lives of this building.

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.

Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

This technicolor classic diner is known for its nine-pound banana splits and retro flair.