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

This museum devoted to the gothic author holds such interesting ephemera as his socks and walking stick.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

A genuine Tudor manor transported piece by piece from England.

Inspired by a foil-wrapped potato, (seriously) the Markel Building has been deemed one of the 10 ugliest buildings in the world.