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

This 19th-century sugarcane plantation is one of the most well-preserved estates of its kind, including its original quarters for enslaved laborers.

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

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.

The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

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

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

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

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

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

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

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

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

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

The record holder for the world’s largest peach.

I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.

The remnants of a wooden-hulled fleet built and abandoned in WWI, now home to a thriving ecosystem.

This sprawling museum holds one man's giant collection of real tanks.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

There aren't too many operational funiculars around, but Pittsburgh has two!