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

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

The South's nickname was supposedly born at a former bank in New Orleans' French Quarter.

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

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

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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

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

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

This colorful New Orleans bookstore features rare and used titles, with a specialty in Cajun fare.

Bits and pieces from the ill-fated Donner Party's winter cabins.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

The sun acts as a key that only fits this giant keyhole twice a year.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

Before becoming a public park, this spot was a shell midden, a fort, and an amusement park.

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

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

A small sculpture garden that provides a microcosmic representation of California.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."