During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.

This historic sunny-yellow building has an unfortunate connection to the sinking of the Titanic.

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

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

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

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

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

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

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

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

A forgotten sea village stands silent after hurricanes deemed it obsolete.

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

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

One of the best places to see wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

A historic covered bridge, only one of two remaining in North Carolina.

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."

This Tennessee museum is dedicated to a tragic railroad hero who inspired the famous ballad that bears his name.

A quirky mishmash of Route 66 memorabilia and other throwbacks from the past.

The modest childhood home where the baseball legend and Yankees star learned to hit from both sides of the plate.

This abandoned, windowless concrete block is one of the strangest buildings in Tulsa.

When you can afford only half a road, you build only half a road.

Three bronze beauty queens welcome you to “Miss America University.”