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

Marvel at 400-year-old trees in one of the last remaining old-growth Appalachian forests.

This winding road of 318 curves is a must-visit for (careful) motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

Sculptor Vadim Bora's bronze felines pay playful homage to architectural features no longer extant along Asheville's Wall Street.

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

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

Born from segregation and exclusion, Durham’s Black Wall Street is now a living reminder of the city’s past

Artisans have been gathering in North Carolina since 1989 to show off whimsical takes on an everyday item.

This fallen red oak tree has been transformed into a piece of trailside art.

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

A curious art piece along a lovely biking trail marks several historic floods via a series of colorful poles that represent floodwater heights.

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.

A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.

One of the few remaining railroad turntables is hidden near downtown Raleigh.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

A mini-Stonehenge in the corner of the North Carolina state capitol grounds.

This family-owned diner has been slinging chili dogs since 1940.

This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.