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

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

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

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

If New Orleans is the birthplace of the "cocktail," why does their own museum of cocktail memorabilia beg to differ?

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

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

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

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.

At this multicultural hub, refugee chefs serve the foods they miss most from home.

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

This tea house was a hand-built gift from Boulder's sister city in Tajikstan.

A vibrant colony of rescued wolves and other canids.

A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.

Inside this small museum resides a strange mix of miniature collections passed down over time.

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

This popular pilgrimage site offers a hole filled with holy healing dirt.

A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.

A wealth of pop culture statuary and green chile dishes give this roadside restaurant clout.