Davidson, North Carolina
Homeless Jesus
The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.
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Davidson, North Carolina
The first statue of Christ sleeping on a bench in the United States confused its affluent parish.
Cleveland, North Carolina
Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.
Statesville, North Carolina
North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.
Claremont, North Carolina
A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.
Glendale Springs, North Carolina
Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.
Boone, North Carolina
One of the oldest Black communities in western North Carolina and one of the largest Black Mennonite congregations in the country.
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
A former Oz-themed attraction that has fallen into disrepair, but still holds some of the original magic.
Collettsville, North Carolina
A cabin completely covered in coffee mugs, where visitors are welcome to leave one of their own—if they can find an empty nail.
Hildebran, North Carolina
An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.
Huntersville, North Carolina
From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were stars of the vaudeville circuit.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This scented city oasis was a labor of love.
Charlotte, North Carolina
A year-long seasonal produce clock highlighting a variety of fruits and vegetables from across the Piedmont region.
Charlotte, North Carolina
A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.
Charlotte, North Carolina
These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.
Waxhaw, North Carolina
Trace the history of writing at this unusual North Carolina destination.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.
Kernersville, North Carolina
Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.
High Point, North Carolina
A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.
Greensboro, North Carolina
Art museum based around the collections accumulated over 58 years by one eccentric thrift store owner.