Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

Its buzzing collection honors vibrator history.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A 140-year-old castle with underground caves hidden in San Francisco.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

Tiny historical streetcars wind through a small scale version of Crescent City in this whimsical train garden.

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

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

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

If New Orleans is the birthplace of the "cocktail," why does their own museum of cocktail memorabilia beg to differ?

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

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

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

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

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

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

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

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

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.