The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.

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

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

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

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

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

An old-timey wax exhibition campily depicting New Orleans legends and scandals.

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

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

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

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