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

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

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

In 1857, the Mardi Gras parade tradition began at this intersection.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

A unique post-modern public space in the middle of the Warehouse District in New Orleans.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

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

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

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

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

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

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

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