Visit the natural wonder inspired by an indigenous legend and the quaint town that bears its name.

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

Inspired by the work of a German artist, these brass installations commemorate the lives of enslaved Vermonters.

Scary metal statues adorn some of the signature buildings of Burlington, Vermont.

Cryptid lake monster honored with its own monument.

Stand at the center of this lakefront sundial, and you'll become part of the timepiece.

This 38-drawer structure claims the superlative title, but it isn't the world's only giant filing cabinet.

A pair of black granite tails dive into a sea of grass in landlocked Vermont.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

East meets West in this Japanese-style garden featuring plants native to Maine’s Mount Desert Island.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

The remains of this visionary community can still be found much as it was a century ago.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

The world's longest known cave system.

The 34th governor of Kentucky was sworn into office while on his deathbed after being shot outside the State House.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

This huge clock made of flowers and simple machinery was once used a political weapon.

An enormous goose sits atop this nest-shaped home.

This handsome giant is said to mark the birthplace of the mythical woodsman and even had a cameo in a Stephen King novel.

Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.