Chilly air billows out from the entrance of an abandoned mine on a steep hillside, providing a refuge for Ice Age fauna and flora.

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

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

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.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

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

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

This 100-foot tall bluff located in the western plains of Kansas overlooks a massive reservoir.

From a T-rex to a teapot, a cast of artificial fossils illustrates New Mexico's history.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

Italy's only urban waterfall has enchanted artists and travelers for centuries.

This roadside stand packs 300-plus varieties of tomatoes, from "Maiden's Fire" to "Kaleidoscopic Jewel."

This path is named for a mythical half-boar, half-deer creature that once roamed the Green Mountains.

This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.

Visitors to this shop will find fossils, minerals, meteorites, skeletons, oddities, and much more.

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.