A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

This futuristic folk sculpture park sits along a peaceful stretch of rural North Carolina roadway.

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

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

A young state senator's deathbed plea to be buried inside a rock resulted in this unusual grave site.

The humble horn finally finds a place in the sun.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

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

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

In a pedestrian tunnel on North Carolina State’s campus resides an expressive and artistic free-for-all.

A sign marks the plane crash that caused two nuclear bombs to fall in North Carolina.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

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

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

A monument to the sheer amount of oddities one can collect over a lifetime.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

The scene of the largest surrender of Confederate troops at the end of the American Civil War.

The Cadillac Ranch for monster truck aficionados.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

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.

Practice your Dirty Dancing lifts in the manmade lake where Johnny Castle himself did.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.