According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

The author's beautiful and historic home is also a fully functioning goat farm.

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.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

The highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome bears witness to the ravages of one type of insect.

These eerie outliers of the lightning bug family glow a mysterious blue color.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

At this Nashville restaurant, cheese and charcuterie arrive via conveyor belt.

Fuel your honky-tonking with this venue's unbeatable “Recession Special.”

An ode to "The Queen of Appalachia."

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

This popular park is home to a sea serpent sculpture that now overshadows the twisted history of its creation.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

The juke joint where legendary soul artists ate, drank, and made merry.

The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

For two weeks every June, fireflies in the Smoky Mountains perform an astonishing light show.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.