A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

A 56-foot tall statue of the god of fire looks out over Birmingham, Alabama.

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

One-of-a-kind museum inside the first Boeing 747-400 ever made.

3/4-scale model of the White House in Atlanta, Georgia.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

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

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

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

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

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

A museum dedicated to the lovable crime couple Bonnie & Clyde, just a few miles away from the site of their early demise.

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

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

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

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

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

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

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 snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

How Quincy, Florida became the richest town per capita due to one man's shrewd business acumen and taste for fizzy drinks.

It's believed Elvis Presley was inspired to write his breakthrough track after staying here.

The unique collection includes bronze cast handprints of some of America's most famous astronauts.