Places lakupper13 Wants to Go

North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.

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

An art instillation for the sake of "raising vibrations."

A nourishing complex of found object art, paintings, and sculptures that celebrate key figures in Black history.

The time thousands of bags of chips washed ashore in the Outer Banks is memorialized in a local museum.

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

This 5-by-6-foot wooden hut is the smallest historic post office in the U.S.

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

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

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

Wander through more than 20,000 square feet filled with an amazing collection of orchids.

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

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.