The humble gravesite of the man who failed to cash in on his Pepsi-cola goldmine.

This multi-story wooden waterpark offers homemade thrills.

This sinkhole is disguised as a pond and named after the man who stumbled upon it.

A historic neighborhood church is reborn as a psychedelic arts collective.

Mystery surrounds a famous marshal of Napoleon's army.

The cruel trial of a 13-year-old boy inspired the creation of this now abandoned reformatory.

Bigfoot prints, Feejee mermaids, and haunted dolls on display in a tiny North Carolina town.

This airfield is home to a number of retired vintage planes in various states of disrepair.

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

A giant cat slowly prowls the parking lot of Zebulon's car dealerships.

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

Eighteenth century house of the mysterious "Father of Raleigh."

A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.

This woodland architectural installation acts as a camera obscura for the heavens.

One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.

This ambitious attraction was the brain child of a lake resort impresario, and built by the WPA.

The U.S. Supreme Court's secret Cold War relocation facility in the mountains of North Carolina.

This natural rock "church" might not be a proper chapel but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.

Mansion and shopping center used in the 1975 film "The Stepford Wives."

The once abandoned ruins of a Victorian beachside amusement park are now back in working order.

Connecticut's shot tower is near the end of its life.

This "thrice-cursed" island is allegedly home to Captain Kidd's lost treasure.

This historic railway museum may have lost its passengers but not its love for trains.

An abandoned gun-funded 19th century utopia.