One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

An old-timey wax exhibition campily depicting New Orleans legends and scandals.

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

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

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

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

A hurricane-stricken oak tree has been reborn as a beautiful chainsaw artwork.

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

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

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

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

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

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

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

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

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

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