This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.

This unique graffiti art from the 1940s has become a staple of this local landscape in the remote California desert.

One of the most unusual geological features, recognizable from a dozen hit movies.

A tribute to one man's legacy of improving the accordion's reputation.

The largest Star Wars collection in the world is its own galaxy of collectibles.

The haunting ruins of Jack London's dream house.

This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

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

Site of a former hidden treehouse in New Orleans.

The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

The only home of the famous French impressionist painter open to the public is now a museum and bed and breakfast.

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

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

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

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

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

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

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

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

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

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