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

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

A little piece of Paris in the sultry south of the U.S.

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

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

Come for the 14-foot-long taxidermy alligator. Stay for the mini costumed gators shooting pool.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

A glimpse into the state's vibrant literary culture along with inspiring stories from an inclusive author community.

A cheeky alleyway window hosts tiny rotating exhibits with outsized charm.

A museum in Mississippi celebrates the history of Coca-Cola and the man who brought it to the masses.

This roadside attraction in the woods of Mississippi is a scalable replica of the Holy Lands during biblical times.

This racially troublesome eatery thought a new coat of paint could erase its offensive connotations.

Walk through row upon row of manicured miniature trees at the United States' largest bonsai nursery.

A preserved stretch of ancient fossilized trees with an impressive gem collection to boot.

An eerie and beautiful group of columns mark the site of a grand mansion lost to time and fire.

This colorful New Orleans bookstore features rare and used titles, with a specialty in Cajun fare.

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

"If she'd leave us alone, we would have a happy home, sent from down below."