Places lunarassault Wants to Go

Supplies are schlepped up by llamas at this century-old inn, accessible only by hiking trails in the Great Smokies.

Trek up to an abandoned fire lookout from the 1930s for an unimpeded view.

Waterfalls, rapids, and top-notch swimming spots await in this densely forested corner of the Smokies.

A mural honoring two trailblazing Supreme Court Justices—Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Zipline through the deepest canyon in the eastern United States.

This coastal rock formation resembles a churning cauldron at high tide.

This subterranean treasure trove is said to contain a motorcycle, a Chevy, and a teal leisure suit.

Meet cowboys and ancient beardogs at this one-of-a-kind crossroads of Western history.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

A restored, one-room African-American schoolhouse in the diva's hometown now preserves the legacy of its most famous student.

The site of the one of the most deadly train wrecks in American history.

The grave of America's 11th president is not in some grand monument but instead it's hidden away on the grounds of the Tennessee Capital.

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.

Over a dozen Native American earth mounds dating back over 2,000 years dot this Tennessee archaeological park.

Ethereal alien hums and haunting whale songs emitting from...a giant sheet of vibrating metal?

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

This homegrown adoption center offers a wonderland of feline companionship.

An engraved boulder marks the spot where Patsy Cline's life ended in a plane crash.

In one of America’s oldest mountain ranges, a long-awaited section of a scenic highway is now open to the public.

Amphibious mascots display a quirkier side to this luxury hotel's rich history.

Every Friday night, Appalachian string-bands turn this country store and soda fountain into a raucous jamboree.

An indoor botanical garden for tropical plants looks like a giant cylinder lying on its side.

A visionary oral narration project brought new life to Jonesborough.

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.