The "worst battleship ever built" is enjoying a grand second act, submerged 30 feet in the Gulf of Mexico.

The body of an unidentified woman, visible through a glass coffin, was discovered by accident.

This historic general store still operates much as it did in the late 1800s.

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

This monument to the victims of a tragic explosion is said to turn and look at passing cars.

A swamp and garden tour featuring local wildlife and exotic botanical specimens from around the world.

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

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

A mysterious find dredged from Louisiana waters.

World's largest precision optical instrument used to detect Einstein's elusive gravity waves.

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

A Cajun-style Christmas on the river also involves sky-high pyres and explosives.

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

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

All that remains of this small town is its mass grave and a myth of a voodoo priestess who predicted its demise.

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

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

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

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

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

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