This rock in the middle of a river in Jayuya contains dozens of Pre-Columbian Taíno petroglyphs.

An Olympic hero stripped of his medals is buried in a town he never visited, which took his name after his death.

Where the oil industry began.

This collection honors the iconic, and proudly American lighter that just won't quit.

This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.

A local prank turned town icon.

This eerily well-preserved coal town was saved from destruction by a Sean Connery movie.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

This site in Caldwell County is the location where the Cherokee and Catawba are said to have entered a peace treaty.

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.

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

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

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

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

Traditional Appalachian dances such as the Georgia Rang Tang and the Shoo-Fly Swing are kept alive at this weekly event.

Every week, a festive public jam session breaks out in downtown Asheville.

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

Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

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

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

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