This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.

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

A psychological self-portrait in the form of a giant, segmented head.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

A 17th-century bezoar, dirt from an infamous site, and other curios decorate this unusual bar.

A wedding chapel, vintage clothing shop, and bar all under one roof.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

A retired tobacco farmer's pet project turned into a sturdy miniature city.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

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

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

These tree-filled acres are also filled with history, hiking and a celebration of Appalachian crafts.

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

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

For decades, this waterfall remained hidden because of an artificial dam.

Known locally as "the giant head," this 14-foot LED sculpture has a photo booth in the neck where you can have a 3D picture taken and displayed.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

Once a slice of Cold War-era military history, this museum is finding its future in the stars.