Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

This building at the south end of the boardwalk was once home to the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard before being rescued itself.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

Meet some of the most prominent figures in Black history through life-sized wax models.