A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

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

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

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

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

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

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

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

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

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

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

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

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

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

The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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