Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.

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

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

The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

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

Tiny historical streetcars wind through a small scale version of Crescent City in this whimsical train garden.

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

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

If New Orleans is the birthplace of the "cocktail," why does their own museum of cocktail memorabilia beg to differ?

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

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

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.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

Where serial killer Aileen Wuornos drank her last beer.