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WPTF AM Radio Building

Cary, North Carolina

WPTF AM Radio Building

This old radio building from the 1930s inspired the WSQK radio station featured in the last season of “Stranger Things.”

Sign for the Monroe Insitute

Faber, Virginia

The Monroe Institute

Take an otherworldly journey in a school dedicated to out-of-body experiences.

11 foot 8

Durham, North Carolina

The Can Opener

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

The Mutual Life Building. The company was founded in 1898 with headquarters in historic Black Wall Street.

Durham, North Carolina

Black Wall Street Durham

Born from segregation and exclusion, Durham’s Black Wall Street is now a living reminder of the city’s past

Durham's Hidden Dinosaur

Durham, North Carolina

Durham's Hidden Dinosaur

Don't be surprised if you see a long-necked dinosaur peeking out from among the trees in Northgate Park.

A few easy turns.

Forneys Creek, North Carolina

Tail of the Dragon

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

Hiwassee Dam

Owl Creek, North Carolina

Hiwassee Dam

This dam is part of the nation’s largest public power producer and a historic steward of Hiwassee River.

The Baptismal Pool

Murphy, North Carolina

Fields of the Woods

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

John C. Campbell Folk School. 

Brasstown, North Carolina

John C. Campbell Folk School

Founded in 1925, this folk school attracts students from across the country and preserves traditional Appalachian art.

Reflections on Lake Drummond

Suffolk, Virginia

Great Dismal Swamp

An out-of-the-way wildlife haven with a rich and storied past of harboring thousands of fugitive slaves, or "Maroons" during the mid 1800s.

Stegosaurus.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jerrassic Park - Metal Dinosaur Park

Metal dinosaurs lurk in a sculpture garden on the outskirts of a popular resort town.

Bow of the SS Slater.

Cape Charles, Virginia

Kiptopeke's Concrete Fleet

Nine of the very few concrete ships ever made in the U.S. are beautifully decaying off a Virginia pier.

The Cavalier Hotel.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club

Constructed during the roaring 20s, this restored historic hotel recalls its past as home to the first in-hotel distillery.

Great Bridge Lock

Chesapeake, Virginia

Great Bridge Lock

This environmental engineering marvel keeps salt water from the Elizabeth River.

First Order Fresnel Lens

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hog Island Lighthouse First Order Fresnel Lens

Get up close and personal at this Fresnel Lens.

Lightship Portsmouth Museum

Portsmouth, Virginia

Lightship Portsmouth Museum

A lightship turned museum, outfitted with artifacts from the vessel's past as part of the U.S. Lighthouse Service.

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial

Norfolk, Virginia

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial

An 83-foot tall granite obelisk honors the legacy of Dr. King in the heart of Norfolk's Black community.

Ocean View Fishing Pier

Norfolk, Virginia

Ocean View Pier

The longest pier in North America stretches over the Chesapeake Bay.

Warren's Occult Museum

Monroe, Connecticut

The Warrens’ Occult Museum

A collection of haunted artifacts chronicles the career of the world’s most famous paranormal investigators. Museum is temporarily closed with plans to re-open.

Gravestone of a pirate

Lincolnton, North Carolina

Pirate Jean Lafitte’s Grave

Visit the secret grave of a legendary privateer who faked his own death.

‘Fairy Ring’ by Meredith Connelly.

Charlotte, North Carolina

‘Fairy Ring’

A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.

Gainesville-Midland 301

Charlotte, North Carolina

Gainesville-Midland 301

This steam locomotive served as both an interesting static display and unique playground equipment since 1959.

Paths wind through the rose bushes.

Charlotte, North Carolina

McGill Rose Garden

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.

Musical Parking Garage

Charlotte, North Carolina

Musical Parking Garage

This nine-story building can be played like an instrument.

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