Port Royal, Virginia
Assassin's End
The Virginia farm where John Wilkes Booth met his grisly end is now largely forgotten.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Port Royal, Virginia
The Virginia farm where John Wilkes Booth met his grisly end is now largely forgotten.
Dayton, Virginia
One of the last active volcanoes on the Eastern seaboard.
Warm Springs, Virginia
Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.
Luray, Virginia
An organ located deep within a cave, whose "pipes" are the geological features of the cave itself.
McLean, Virginia
A secretive collection featuring objects that were designed specifically for U.S. intelligence operations.
Radford, Virginia
Paranormal investigators claim this abandoned asylum is the most haunted spot in the eastern U.S.
Saltville, Virginia
This maze-like slot canyon is a unique gem within an already fascinating geological area.
Charleston, South Carolina
The oldest liquor store in the country is a model of resilience and mischief.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.
Summerville, South Carolina
First established in 1696, this settlement was abandoned after the Revolutionary War.
Charleston, South Carolina
Tour the oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.
Maxton, North Carolina
This airfield is home to a number of retired vintage planes in various states of disrepair.
Burnsville, North Carolina
A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.
Hillsborough, North Carolina
One of the few surviving original NASCAR dirt-track speedways.
Creedmoor, North Carolina
Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.
Manteo, North Carolina
The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.
Rose Hill, North Carolina
This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.
Southport, North Carolina
This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.
Durham, North Carolina
This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This scented city oasis was a labor of love.