The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.

This small hut in the middle of a parking lot was once the wooded sanctuary of the 'Hermit of Montrose.'

An eerie and beautiful group of columns mark the site of a grand mansion lost to time and fire.

A Rodeo for Prisoners.

A 19th-century Gothic, castle-like statehouse by the Mississippi River.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

Pirates had to be ousted from the land where this now ruined Louisiana fortress was built.

Religion and personal struggle gave birth to this collection of concrete angels.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

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

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

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

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

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

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

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

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

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

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

"If she'd leave us alone, we would have a happy home, sent from down below."

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

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.