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

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

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

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

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

Tiny historical streetcars wind through a small scale version of Crescent City in this whimsical train garden.

The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

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

The only home of the famous French impressionist painter open to the public is now a museum and bed and breakfast.

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

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

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

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

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

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

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.