The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

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.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

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

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

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

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

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

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

This 19th-century benevolent society and jazz hall was rescued from abandonment to again host live music.

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

This intricate Hindu temple is the largest of its kind outside of India itself and was constructed like a giant puzzle.

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.

This Mississippi seminary was the first in America to train Black Catholic priests.

The ruins of a resort and casino sit on the banks of this blue hole spring that pumps 70,000 gallons of warm, clear water every minute.

A real (but thankfully not live) missile stands tall as a monument to the United States military in the small town of Cordele.