The metal spire on the roof of this tower was intended as an airship docking station, but it was never actually used.

In 1911 this intersection was called "the heaviest corner in the South," an outlandish claim that only grew wilder over the years.

This 36-foot-tall bronze Lady Liberty holds a real flaming torch.

A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.

This historic train station has been converted to a locomotive themed hotel.

If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.

Pensacola's UFO home has withstood many hurricanes—just as the experimental 1960s design intended.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

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

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

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.

A castle-inspired apartment building that has stood in Birmingham since 1927.

The second-tallest water tower shaped like a peach in the American South.

This fountain was commissioned by a mother grieving over her son's passing.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

This 1,500-acre development hopes to be the Central Park of the South.

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

A unique book shop with a collection of rare tomes and a nostalgia museum.

Every last book in this bookstore is signed by the author.