The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

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

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

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

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

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

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

The world's largest woodcarving collection includes dozens of Bible scenes and a wooden bestiary, all carved by one man.

Complex aquaponics systems allow fish and plants to grow in harmony.

Built in 1933, this unique ballroom is nicknamed the "floating dance floor."

The world's largest talking cow would like to tell you about the benefits of 100% Wisconsin dairy products, if only she still could.

A collection of 1,300 accordions of all shapes and sizes displayed in chronological order.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

A secret, rocky playground hidden amongst the plain white beaches of the Florida coast.

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

This legendary "evil" doll has been haunting the citizens of Key West for over 100 years.