This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A serene temple with stunning stained glass hides in downtown Dallas.

This downtown Dallas art installation is always on the lookout.

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

This Chinese-style quartz sundial was saved in its final hour.

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

While comics are the main attraction at this megastore, the second floor plays host to an exhibit fit for a museum.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

A coal fire has been burning underground here since 1896.

Colorado's only active volcano last erupted around 4,000 years ago.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

This super steep hike ascends 2,000 feet in less than a mile.

Hidden beyond a kitschy giant beetle is this remarkably sprawling collection of preserved insects.

This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.

The superstar of Cold War nuclear bunkers has been featured in countless films but is now barely operational.

Campus tradition says couples who walk beneath this enormous oak will stay together forever.