A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

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

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

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

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

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

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

This ancient settlement contains some of the largest earthen mounds in North America.

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

A local prank turned town icon.

This lush forest valley was once mined for lumber to the extent that it was once nicknamed "The Pennsylvania Desert."

Yo, Adrian!

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Perched atop a brick smokestack, this enormous lug nut symbolizes the local minor league baseball team.

The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.