The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

Imagine playing a version of Legends of the Hidden Temple, but with a distinctly Southern Gothic flare.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

It's known as the "Full Monty school" thanks to its role in the beloved British comedy film.

In the ancient Woolley Woods, an art project promises access to new worlds.

This tiny chapel next to a highway provides weary travelers a place to rest, pray, or maybe even get married.

This chicken coop pays homage to a classic architectural style made famous throughout the southern United States.

The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.

A replica of where the Last Supper was held.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

The uniquely-designed winter home and sculpture studio of Anna and Archer Huntington.

This small museum dedicated to the painful memory of segregation is essentially a time capsule.