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A sprawling maze of used books piled from floor to ceiling.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

You’ve heard of bookworms, but this small sculpture at a university library may be the world’s first bookbee.

A once-groundbreaking power plant turned into a hotel and mini-museum of archeological and geological wonders.

This South Carolina water tower is an icon of the city of Walterboro, but it also once served as the county jail.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.

First established in 1696, this settlement was abandoned after the Revolutionary War.

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

Wander through more than 20,000 square feet filled with an amazing collection of orchids.

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

The upstairs museum delves into the Lawson family murder, whose eight victims were embalmed at this store in 1929.

This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.

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

Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.

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

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

The author's beautiful and historic home is also a fully functioning goat farm.

This chicken coop pays homage to a classic architectural style made famous throughout the southern United States.

The oldest bridge in South Carolina may have been designed by the same man who created the Washington Monument.

These eerie outliers of the lightning bug family glow a mysterious blue color.

This oddities museum and folk art environment encourages visitors to play, explore, create, and even add to the environment itself.