What do Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Yeti all have in common? They're are among the many creatures that are (mostly) unproven as real in our world. Wikipedia lists 43 such cryptids, including lake monsters and other serpents, terrestrial creatures, and those with wings. Surprisingly, there are many hardcore believers who seem to know, for certain, that the world is home to several (real) cryptids. Yet, America is only home to less than a handful of cyptozoology museums. One of them, is right here in small town North Carolina.

Editor's Note: The Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum has moved to 300 N. Main St in Littleton, North Carolina.

Welcome to Littleton, North Carolina, found so close to the Virginia border you could probably throw a stone from Main Street and have it land in Virginia.

The population of Littleton has been declining since 1910 when it peaked at more than 1,100. Today, it's under 600.

Littleton's other claim to fame?

It's the home of one of the FEW cryptozoology museums in the country! The Cryptozoology and Paranormal Museum is located at 328 Mosby Ave, Littleton, NC 27850. You'll know it when you arrive because there are Bigfoot shadows on the front of the building!

Meanwhile, the sasquatch Bigfoot (or perhaps the Yeti) awaits inside with the much anticipated proof of its existence.

By the way, the biggest difference between a Sasquatch and a Yeti? Sasquatch (Bigfoot) is known to inhabit warmer climates and the Yeti is found in climates that are cold all year round. Feel free to correct us or expand on that in the comments, if you like.

In the meantime, let's take a closer look at some of this evidence.

It's all in order. Labeled. Perfectly displayed. Seems legit. Good stuff. Right? Yep.

If you're a Bigfoot fan, there's an entire room at this museum dedicated to the ape-like humanoid. Settle in and examine each and every specimen.

Then, move on. This little museum in this little North Carolina town has a lot to see!

Not only is it one of the only cryptzoology museums in the country, it also has some real gems on display from the paranormal world.

The worst of the worst come labeled with warning signs to keep out... or maybe they're more to keep the spirits in... inside the vacuum-sealed enclosures.

Whatever the reason, please abide by the signage. You don't want to be the one that let's an evil spirit free... do you?

Did you know North Carolina is home to a full-fledged cryptozoology museum? Learn all about it, right here, including hours of operation and admission fees. While you're in Littleton checking out the cryptozoology museum, hop the border into VA to discover this haunted swamp that's right out of a horror movie!