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

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

A historic dam made famous for its turbines and feature in a Hollywood classic.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

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

This museum is a full-size replica of an original church constructed during the 13th-century.

Where hundreds of Japanese civilians committed suicide to avoid being captured by American soldiers during WWII.

The island where one woman reigned as a "queen" over 30-odd Japanese soldiers who refused to believe that WWII had ended.

One of the most popular brands of glass among collectors, the story of the A.H. Heisey & Company glassmaker is told in this Newark museum.

A collection of thousands of pieces of unique, colorful glass made in this Ohio town.

The remains of a massive blast furnace in what was once one of the country's largest iron-producing regions.

One of the largest collections of holy relics in the country.

This presidential tomb was not dedicated until years after Harding's death due to personal controversy.

Ghost stories surrounded this “castle,” the only structure from a huge mansion that was never built.

The overgrown remains of an old rail bridge rise above the valley like ancient Greek ruins.

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.

An unusual, super-sized grocery adventure awaits in an Ohio suburb.

The home made famous by the 1983 holiday classic is now a perfectly preserved shrine to the movie.

Faces carved into the cliffs create an otherworldly walking trail.

A castle built by an eccentric medieval enthusiast in suburban Ohio.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

Over 50 historic windmills whir away at this outdoor museum.

The world's only museum devoted solely to the art and collection of action figures.