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

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 high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

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

An abandoned village that doubled as "The Hunger Games"' post-apocalyptic wasteland is up for grabs.

A Christian-themed amusement park and complex rocked by scandals.

The highest point in South Carolina was once owned by an energy company that neglected it but now the state is taking it back.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

This was the first ever National Lakeshore, established in 1966.

Miners in Michigan developed a taste for Cornish beef pasties, which this roadside stand has been selling since 1947.

World's largest Christmas store.

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Bat house that has only ever housed bat for one night; they all flew away and never came back.

When this test site was abandoned, they didn't even bother to take the rocket with them.

An abandoned water sports stadium that has become a haven for graffiti and decay.

At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.

Thousands of signed dollar bills turn a simple tavern into a living record of travelers’ comings and goings.

This extensive display of bobbleheads is a tribute to one of the most unique pieces of sports memorabilia.

The whole world is cooking in one Kissimmee parking lot.