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

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.

In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.

This vast kitty-themed collection illustrates the history of human-cat interaction.

One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.

A local landmark with generations of spraypainted messages, and more being added each day.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

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

A whimsical folk art environment where you can lose yourself in the many colors of joy, beauty, and creativity.

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

An early life spent in this "Old Kentucky Home" inspired the writings of North Carolina's most famous novelist.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.

The author's beautiful and historic home is also a fully functioning goat farm.

This stone statue inspired Thomas Wolfe’s 1929 novel 'Look Homeward, Angel.'

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

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

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