This now-deactivated naval base defended the Florida coast for centuries.

One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

Florida’s half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall.

Pensacola's UFO home has withstood many hurricanes—just as the experimental 1960s design intended.

This Mississippi seminary was the first in America to train Black Catholic priests.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

An abandoned town is hidden in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Mysterious ancient boulder carved with petroglyphs in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

An annual celebration of the region's successful elk reintroduction program.

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

The world's largest set of the ten commandments lay nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

A collection of huge Pre-Colombian structures in Alabama.

This iron and wood Civil War city-ship was the first vessel to be sunk by an electrically detonated torpedo.

A preserved stretch of ancient fossilized trees with an impressive gem collection to boot.

A dramatically eroding canyon thousands of miles from the desert.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

Symbolic attempt to overcome the issues of life.

It's a unique monument honoring a great character who inspired a generation of young women to be more and pursue their dreams.

One of the last remaining covered bridges in the region.