Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

This museum of miniature displays provides a journey through early American history.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

An eclectic store sells obscure vinyl recordings of Charles Manson and Jim Jones, along with many other oddities.

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

An idyllic mineral hot springs facility with a more-than checkered past.

An early life spent in this "Old Kentucky Home" inspired the writings of North Carolina's most famous novelist.

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

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

Rare videos and memorabilia await visitors inside this unique store.

A museum dedicated to the legacy of Bob Moog and his pioneering synthesizers.

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

Some North Carolina Cherokee have been keeping their history alive for decades with a single play.

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

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

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

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

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The unusual patterns in this rock formation result from two distinct modes of weathering.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

Bug-devouring flora are the stars of a special wing of the glass conservatory.

Former 1954 Del Mar Train Station now serves signature cocktails and delightful culinary treats, and still operates as a Metro stop.