The large vessel is known as world’s only full-scale replica of a Confederate ironclad.

History says that America’s first English industrial manufacture began here with a “tryal of glasse.”

One of the oldest continuous congregations organized by Black Americans has been flourishing for nearly 250 years.

A small cave with a larger-than-life legend.

Some of the largest trees of their kinds exist throughout Williamsburg’s historic core.

Colonial Williamsburg was home to one of the earliest institutions in North America dedicated to educating Black children.

This unassuming home played a pivotal role in American history, essentially putting an end to the Revolutionary War.

Constructed during the roaring 20s, this restored historic hotel recalls its past as home to the first in-hotel distillery.

The longest pier in North America stretches over the Chesapeake Bay.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

This shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

Home to the first child born to English colonists in North America, this colony mysteriously disappeared while waiting for supplies.

This family-run joint has been going whole hog for nearly 100 years.

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

The 15-foot-wide, 2-ton pan fries hundreds of chickens once a year.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

For more than 150 years, this cemetery has served as the final resting place for many members of Wilmington's Black community.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

This centuries-old graveyard is the final resting place of the Fort Fisher Hermit.

Hundreds of fiberglass structures line the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.