Atlanta, Georgia
Kendeda Building
This "living building" on Georgia Tech's campus is home to a blueberry orchard, honeybees, and more than 900 solar panels.
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Atlanta, Georgia
This "living building" on Georgia Tech's campus is home to a blueberry orchard, honeybees, and more than 900 solar panels.
Atlanta, Georgia
Proceeds from this colorful teahouse in a historic Atlanta neighborhood directly fund women’s education in northeast India.
Atlanta, Georgia
A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.
Atlanta, Georgia
A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.
Atlanta, Georgia
Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.
Atlanta, Georgia
This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.
Raleigh, North Carolina
A mini-Stonehenge in the corner of the North Carolina state capitol grounds.
Ellerbe, North Carolina
A collection of memorabilia from the estate of former professional wrestler Andre the Giant.
Ayden, North Carolina
This family-run joint has been going whole hog for nearly 100 years.
Shelby, North Carolina
This museum is dedicated to the workers that help keep the power on.
Raleigh, North Carolina
This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.
Lincolnton, North Carolina
Visit the secret grave of a legendary privateer who faked his own death.
Mooresville, North Carolina
Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.
Asheville, North Carolina
This Asheville chair museum wants to revive a dying art.
Statesville, North Carolina
North Carolina's only restored fort from the French and Indian War.
Manteo, North Carolina
The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.
Linville, North Carolina
You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
Rose Hill, North Carolina
This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.
Eureka, North Carolina
A sign marks the plane crash that caused two nuclear bombs to fall in North Carolina.
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.
Huntersville, North Carolina
From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.
Robbinsville, North Carolina
A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.
Asheville, North Carolina
Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.
Cherokee, North Carolina
Step back in time on this preserved 1800s farm.