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

The only place to see live frogs don pigtails and top hats, then eat their scrumptious legs.

The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.

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

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

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

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

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

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.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.