This ancient settlement contains some of the largest earthen mounds in North America.

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

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

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

What was once one of the country's largest confectionary plants is now an abandoned ruin, but is still pretty sweet.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

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

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

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

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

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

This creepy, yet oddly beautiful cemetery is home to one of the founding fathers of Lake Charles.

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

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

The above-ground crypts at this Catholic cemetery face north-south instead of the usual east-west.

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

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

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

The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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

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

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

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.