The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

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

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

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

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A Nessie-like monster supposedly lurks in this lake.

This ceremonial mound is one of the first officially recognized Native American historical sites in North Carolina.

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

This abandoned lighthouse looks like a rusting oil rig, but has managed to survive a number of storms.

On a small Puerto Rican island, banks of secret naval bunkers lie abandoned and filled with piles of office equipment.

This small primate research island is teeming with playing, fighting wild monkeys.

The world's brightest bioluminescent bay.

Rusting, graffiti-covered tanks litter the beach of this island, once used by the U.S. military for target practice.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

Down the road from where the Wright brothers lifted off is another flight tribute practically hidden from sight in the woods.

Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

North America's oldest quarantine facility was built in response to Philadelphia's 1793 yellow fever outbreak.

A take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries with which the United States is in conflict.

This Delaware River bridge is emblazoned with a catty slogan from a more prosperous time.