Site of the 1926 murder trial of Ernest Burkhart who was involved in the "Reign of Terror."

Built from oil field parts and resembling a teepee, this abandoned mid-century church is hoping for a comeback.

Songwriter Leon Russell transformed this church into a recording studio used by many legendary musicians.

About 80% of all U.S. avocados are descendants of Rudolph Hass's glorious tree.

This grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.

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

Installed as a beacon of hope for a hurricane-racked island, the statue had to be moved multiple times due to the eroding coast.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.