Someone really, really wanted to save this fast-food icon from demolition.

This monster board rode a monster wave to break two world records.

This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

This city block-long devotional site, a replica of a famous site in France, is dedicated to the patron saint of grandmothers, mothers, and educators.

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

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

This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

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

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

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

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

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