Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

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 unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

This site is dedicated to a candidate for sainthood and contains personal items including his cilice and lead coffin.

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

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.