Now abandoned, the first public health hospital in the U.S. saw more than one million immigrants from around the world.

The massive machine creates cracking displays of indoor lightning.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

This bridge was the birthplace of a unit of measurement based on a fraternity joke.

A pink and gray pair of pachyderms advertise a fireworks shop.

Twenty-eight years after this local landmark was washed ashore by hurricane Hugo, it was washed away by hurricane Irma.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

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

Dubbed the "smallest church in America," this tiny sanctuary was a local grocer's dream come true.

This bar hosts an ever-evolving napkin art installation devoted to an American president.

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

A fascinating aviation museum where you can chat with the veterans who once flew the aircraft on display.

Dodge prohibitionists and slide through the telephone booth in Crif Dogs.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

The first public building in Savannah to offer air conditioning was a luxurious cinema that still operates today.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

A unique museum dedicated to the Gullah-Geechee people, housed within an old oyster cannery.

Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

Local myth claims this is a Sears catalogue home with its windows installed upside-down.