The resting place of a Civil War celebrity's amputated limb.

Lines from a walking song are etched into a rock in Natural Bridge State Park.

Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

Eighteenth century house of the mysterious "Father of Raleigh."

The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.

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

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

One of the best places to see feral Colonial Spanish Mustangs in the United States.

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

This lovely burial mound is actually a replica that was installed after archeologists excavated the original.

They call this long foot bridge a swinging bridge, but really it's the bouncing you have to watch out for.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

The highest point in North Carolina and the United States east of the Mississippi River, Mount Mitchell is named after argumentative explorer Elisha Mitchell.

Burial site more than 300 years old.

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

It was once the base for a series of domestic terror attacks.

A muscular Art Deco monument represents the struggle between regulators and unbridled markets.

An overlooked memorial honoring the local Washington residents who died in World War I.

While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.

There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.