Places istnbl Wants to Go

This sinkhole is disguised as a pond and named after the man who stumbled upon it.

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This museum explores the lives of Chang and Eng, the "Original Siamese Twins."

Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.

North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

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

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

Cherokee alphabet, proof of ancient North American Jews, or just a hoax?

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

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

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

A monument to the sheer amount of oddities one can collect over a lifetime.

A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.

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.