A grove of "candelabra redwoods" deep in California's Lost Coast.

The "3rd largest" city in California is an empty mirage of suburbia in the middle of nowhere.

This abandoned bridge to nowhere stands secluded in the woods of a Cleveland suburb.

This medieval "painted village" is famous for its geometric facades.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Alabama has a fiberglass Stonehenge. With apologies to Spinal Tap, this one is full-size.

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

This hidden amusement park is a magical escape for kids and kids-at-heart.

A 32-acre fun park dedicated to all things cheese.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

This 100-foot tall bluff located in the western plains of Kansas overlooks a massive reservoir.

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.

This Vietnamese bar doubles as a multistory labyrinth.

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

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

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

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

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