This 1920s mansion in the Outer Banks has some of the best examples of Art Nouveau ornamentations in the United States.

This historic Art Nouveau mansion has guided tours and impressive views of the Currituck Sound.

Beautiful Gothic-inspired lighthouse stands out among the run-of-the-mill striped fare on Bodies Island.

So many migrating birds roost on the bridge, it has a special summer speed limit.

Home to the first child born to English colonists in North America, this colony mysteriously disappeared while waiting for supplies.

The lesser-known lost colony of Roanoke was a safe haven for formerly enslaved people during the Civil War.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

Quite possibly the last cross all humans will ever see.

A tunnel that brings more than a century of history to life from the deepest parts of the Niagara Gorge.

Niagara Falls holds a special place in Nikola Tesla's history, so they put a statue on it.

One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

This three-mile concrete levee in Pueblo, Colorado was transformed into the world’s longest painting.

The largest self-built castle in the U.S., six decades in the making.

This was once the home of Gahan's Saloon, Denver's most storied speakeasy.

These murals from the 1920s beautifully depict America’s industrial age.

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

A unique auditory experience right on the sidewalk.

For a time this small Florida town of less than 1,000 residents was the national leader in dismemberment.

A tribute to the furry local heroes who helped get residents through many tough times.

Ancient church constructed with a special wood that preserves prints from the past.