Just in case all of the TREK logos on the building failed to communicate their core message, nothing screams "WE SELL BIKES" like a giant red bike on top of your building! This shop has been in business since 1927 and at this location since the 1940's. It claims to be the oldest family bicycle store in North Carolina being operated today by the third generation of the family. You won't miss it on North Main Street in High Point, NC

I have so much appreciation for businesses who honor the history of their building or location with vintage neon signage. The Smoke and Barrel opened in 2015 in a building that was built in 1905. The space was most notably occupied by Oliver's ladies clothing store from 1946-1992. When the restaurant opened, their renovations also preserved some of the space's original character. Bravo! You can visit them on South Steele Street in Sanford, NC

Across the road from the giant legs are a pair of giant high heel shoes. To appear, perhaps, as if this is were she cast them off. Another creation from Ricky Pearce who says the art pieces were inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The giant stiletto heels are on either side of an archway that reads "High NC Heels". You'll find these as well on Welcome Avenue in Henderson, NC

This was a curious find, to say the least.... One doesn't expect to find a pair of 40 foot long, 17 foot high concrete legs in a pose that could only be described as enthusiastically inviting alongside the road. The art piece is complete with a garter belt and bush planted strategically between the thighs. It was created by local artist Ricky Pearce in 2005 and has an archway entrance with the title of the piece, "Reminiscing", across it. If you are looking for a unique roads

This store was opened in 1878 by Robert Lee Buchanan and his brothers and has been patiently waiting since then, floors creaking, screen door slamming, ready to sell you whatever you didn’t know you needed. They claim to be the longest continually running country store on the East Coast. There's a little bit of everything inside and their slogan is "If we ain't got it, you don't need it." If for no other reason than just to walk across the well worn, uneven original wood flo

At the site of the original Dairi-O location, framing the entrance of the restaurant, is a giant milkshake cup. The cup has two giant red straws sticking out the top because obviously, it's big enough to share. Dairi-O began in 1947 and now has several locations across North and South Carolina. A retro roadside giant that serves up just enough nostalgia to draw you in. You can step right inside this towering shake on East Dalton Road in King, NC