In an odd geographic anomaly this city borders two different states on opposite sides of town.

A monument marks the location of the first successful steamboat demonstration.

Home of a 28-foot tall stalagmite known as the War Club.

This university transit system is a 1970's vision of the future.

This rural community has attracted both scientists and techno-refugees due to its federally-mandated lack of technology.

First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

The largest burial mound in the United States holds the remains of prehistoric West Virginians.

Take a steam-powered ride straight out of the past on this Appalachian rail line.

Beyond the usual stories that attend old prisons, this one has deep bloody undercurrents.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

Once connected to the outside world by a single train track, this ghost town is looked after by the National Park Service.

A particularly creepy abandoned hospital that sparks interest for lovers of the supernatural.

A derelict bit of infrastructure from the canal that once ran through D.C. is landlocked in the heart of the city.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the color changes a third of the way up the tower.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

Scenic mount trashmore, Virginia Beach's most curious waterfront still has a couple of secrets.

The tomb was guarded by soldiers from both sides of the war, and some left their initials carved in the brick.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.