One of two observatories in the U.S. that routinely detect gravitational waves.

The North Carolina grounds are leased in perpetuity to the British Commonwealth for as long as the WWII sailors are buried there.

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

Remnants of a town from a bygone era.

A humble reconstruction of the rather lively former capitol building.

Wooden pavers represent a 17th-century barrier that gave Wall Street its name.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

A bronze sculpture in the heart of Portland represents Maine’s most defining industry.

Delve into the life of Edna St. Vincent Millay, harbor town history, and a quiet seaside garden at this charming library.

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

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

This rustic, seasonal eatery sits on a family-owned produce farm specializing in sustainable agriculture.

One of the rare, saucer-shaped prefabricated homes designed by the Finnish architect Matti Suuronen in the 1960s.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

Burial site more than 300 years old.

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