A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

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

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

This Tennessee museum is dedicated to a tragic railroad hero who inspired the famous ballad that bears his name.

The lowest point in the state of Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

These rows of World War II-era bunkers were the scene of some of the infamous Mothman sightings.

The failure of one component toppled this entire bridge during rush hour.

The site of the one and only battle of Lord Dunmore's War.

This modern castle sat empty for decades before a fire inspired its builders to complete its luxury halls.

This grave marks the final resting place of a legendary frontiersman... unless it doesn't.

Kentucky's longest operating jail is now a spooky spot to spend the night.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

The massive, original Colgate Clock is mounted on a defunct factory building that was once a prison.

One of the greatest boxers and humanitarians to ever live chose his hometown as his final resting place.

The final resting place of the Seminole Indian chief who fought against government occupation in Florida.

Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.

Eight rare Corvettes are swallowed up by a sinkhole in Kentucky's National Corvette Museum.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.