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This university transit system is a 1970s vision of the future.

The "mysteries" of this quintessential roadside oddity were almost destroyed by neglect but were saved by fans of kitschy wonder.

Hikers can still stroll beneath the long conveyer of this abandoned mining facility hidden in a West Virginia river gorge.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.

An abandoned 1920s school with a mysterious history.

Smack in the midst of coal country, this collection provides a peoples' history of Appalachian miners' heritage.

This abandoned amusement park was built on a site with a dark history.

An enormous warehouse filled with parade floats collected from over 50 years of patriotic celebrations.

This historic mansion was built as a symbol of love between a husband and wife.

A railroad tunnel that, upon its completion, was considered one of the engineering marvels of the modern world.

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

The hide of Stonewall Jackson's equine sidekick is on display not far from where the ashes of his bones are buried.

A "hospital" where people went to be quarantined, die, and be buried in the yard.

An overgrown collection of miniature buildings still stand as evidence of one couple's obsession with The King.

This collection of over 50 classic pinball machines awaits visitors to downtown Roanoke.

The highest point in Virginia can only be reached by passing through ponies and flowers.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

This North Carolina grave is the final resting place of the world's most famous conjoined twins.

A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.