The North Carolina grounds are leased in perpetuity to the British Commonwealth for as long as the WWII sailors are buried there.

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

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 shifting North Carolina sand dune is an odd little desert surrounded by oceanic forest life.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

Rural churches in the middle of nowhere with religious frescoes by famous artist.

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

Dedicated to the history of the health sciences.

Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.

This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers.

The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.

The oldest continuously operating fish market in the United States.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

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

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.

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.

A folk art mecca famous among outsider art fans.

A giant, Gilded Age mansion that once belonged to the beer baron of Milwaukee.