An abandoned underground bunker not far from downtown New Orleans.

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

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

A Cajun-style Christmas on the river also involves sky-high pyres and explosives.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

A swamp and garden tour featuring local wildlife and exotic botanical specimens from around the world.

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

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

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

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

The South's nickname was supposedly born at a former bank in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Foragers once flocked to this big beautiful bayou to hunt for pearls.

This historic Civil War church has survived over a century of racial turmoil but still stands as a reminder of the town's roots.