A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

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

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

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?

Bigfoot prints, Feejee mermaids, and haunted dolls on display in a tiny North Carolina town.

The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.

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

An old train trestle re-imagined as an Egyptian obelisk.

A pink and gray pair of pachyderms advertise a fireworks shop.

This small museum dedicated to the painful memory of segregation is essentially a time capsule.

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

The remains of a chapel created for convenience.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.