A 315-foot spire jutting out from the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for breathtaking views.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

This relatively recently abandoned brewery is a tragic reminder of the continuing effects of Hurricane Katrina.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

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

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

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

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

The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

A little piece of Paris in the sultry south of the U.S.

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

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

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

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

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

The largest clock face in the United States is twice the size of Big Ben and infinitely more ad-sponsored.

The only way to see Pittsburgh is from the top of this lookout point, just like the ancient members of the native peoples did.