Rusting away on the edge of New Jersey are the remains of a Cold War missile launch site.

Once the world's largest reinforced concrete structure, this abandoned bridge now beckons urban explorers.

A hurricane-stricken oak tree has been reborn as a beautiful chainsaw artwork.

A serene but haunting memorial to protective wetland lost, the absence of which directly damaged the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.

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

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

Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

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

Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

A little piece of Paris in the sultry south of the U.S.

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques