Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

This statue standing near Sweden's southernmost point was based on the grandmother of a modern movie star.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

Amazing pre-Civil War ruins alongside a shallow, rocky river that hosts beautiful (but endangered) lilies.

Formerly the most gerrymandered district in the U.S., it twisted and turned along racial borders.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

This steam locomotive served as both an interesting static display and unique playground equipment since 1959.

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

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.

This rare basilica nestled right in downtown Asheville is an architectural marvel, inside and out.

This bridge is haunted by the ghost of a distraught mother.

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

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

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

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

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

A royal relic from the time that gambling was accidentally made legal in South Carolina.

A rapidly disappearing authentic bit of the old south.

Replica of an old Esso filling station, complete with Wayne gravity pump and outhouse.

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.