This monumental Jesus is often referred to as "Our Milk Carton With Arms."

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

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

The enormous 250-room Vanderbilt mansion conceals hidden doors and secret passageways.

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

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

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

This road in the Great Smoky Mountains was supposed to assuage a displaced community, but ended up a $52 million dead end.

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

The most accurate timepiece in the world.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

Georgia's highest point was given its strange name thanks to a simple translation error.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

The world's longest known cave system.

Auburn's iconic eagle flight goes back to a 19th century eagle that dropped dead on the field after inspiring the football team to victory.

It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.

A cemetery for only coon hounds in northwest Alabama.

Monument to the cotton-destroying boll weevil.

The highest point in Alabama was almost completely deforested, but is now home to protected towers and trees.