Places Rosecrew Wants to Go

This bottle-shaped monument pays tribute to the Appalachian drink that changed the pace of human life.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

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

The scene of the largest surrender of Confederate troops at the end of the American Civil War.

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

A sculptor's dream castle turned fantastical ruin.

One of the few surviving original NASCAR dirt-track speedways.

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

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

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

Eighteenth century house of the mysterious "Father of Raleigh."

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

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

A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.

Ruins of an American Civil War iron forge still survive today.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

A collection of memorabilia from the estate of former professional wrestler Andre the Giant.

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

The first documented commercial gold find in the United States.

A replica of where the Last Supper was held.

Colorful murals stationed throughout Charlotte bring poetry to everyone.

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

A year-long seasonal produce clock highlighting a variety of fruits and vegetables from across the Piedmont region.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.