The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

A maritime museum holding the remains of Blackbeard's pirate ship.

A monument to the sheer amount of oddities one can collect over a lifetime.

The scene of the largest surrender of Confederate troops at the end of the American Civil War.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

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

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

Classy up your Big Mac with bow-tied servers and chandeliers at the world's fanciest McDonald's.

Burial site more than 300 years old.

The final resting place of the hundreds of bodies originally buried where Badin Lake sits now.

A mountaintop space observatory that is certified dark.

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.

Andy Griffith's hometown has made itself up to look like the fictional town of Mayberry.

This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.

This granite rock face is named for the magnificent reflection that occurs when the sun hits it just right.

An eerily abandoned stone tower is all that remains of a demolished dam on Cape Fear River.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

Ruins of an American Civil War iron forge still survive today.

These strange large stones served as a campsite and lookout post for generations of Native Americans.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

A retired tobacco farmer's pet project turned into a sturdy miniature city.

This scented city oasis was a labor of love.