The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

“The Cajun Music Capital of the World” has kept things French in a Louisiana prairie town for over 75 years.

A small World War II museum housed in what was once the largest navigation school in the United States.

A reimagined 19th-century Acadian village featuring authentic Cajun-style homes filled with artifacts specific to the period.

Some believe this tree to be more than 1,500 years old.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

Nestled in the heart of a Texas town is a dreamy secret garden dating back to the 1940s.

An eerie and beautiful group of columns mark the site of a grand mansion lost to time and fire.

A Cajun-style Christmas on the river also involves sky-high pyres and explosives.

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

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

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

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

Religion and personal struggle gave birth to this collection of concrete angels.

The LSU mascot lived on the college campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

Located in a remote part of a Louisiana wildlife refuge, this tree has been standing for more than 1,200 years.

A Rodeo for Prisoners.

The only cave in Louisiana has played host to a state's-worth of clandestine activities.