The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

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

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

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

All that remains of this small town is its mass grave and a myth of a voodoo priestess who predicted its demise.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

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.

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

This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”

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

Before becoming a public park, this spot was a shell midden, a fort, and an amusement park.

A building that was once a general store, a speakeasy, and a newspaper office now holds a small gallery filled with New Orleans photography.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

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

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

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

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.