This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.

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

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

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

A larger-than-life statue of America's favorite sundae marks the place it was invented.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

One day a year it is legal to jump off of this astoundingly tall bridge that spans an Appalachian gorge.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

When flour explodes, it's not a pretty sight.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

A bronze statue on a downtown corner honors Minneapolis's favorite career gal.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

The 28-foot granite map plots the locations of 40 theaters in New York City.

Rat sculptures try to infiltrate the Graybar Building in an architectural tribute to New York City's nautical history.

Great place to have a drink and a bite to eat in an atmosphere laden with New York's Bohemian past.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

The tea room that pushed the boundaries of adorable straight into...we can't find the words.

Furniture tries to escape an abandoned building in San Francisco.