The crumbling ruins of this southern American fort have survived storms, war, and cults.

Pirates had to be ousted from the land where this now ruined Louisiana fortress was built.

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

This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This relatively recently abandoned brewery is a tragic reminder of the continuing effects of Hurricane Katrina.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

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

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.