The first museum in the United States dedicated entirely to posters.

A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.

The world's longest known cave system.

Amazing taxidermy dioramas from the 1960s in a cement building meant to look like an ice cave.

Prehistoric animals decorate this popular outdoor park.

One of the few surviving "Wigwam"-themed motels.

A local scoured more than 1,000 acres for stone to create his masterpiece.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

The first piece of public art dedicated to LGBT rights.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

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

This quirky Arkansas wax museum does not shy away from the macabre and the grotesque.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

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

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

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

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

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.