The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

The world's tallest bridge is also possibly the most elegant.

A historic steam train meanders along one of the most scenic rail routes in Germany's Black Forest.

A well-preserved medieval village nested on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by a network of cliffs, natural bridges and canyons.

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Tucked away atop a quaint Alabama pharmacy is this tiny display of antique medical tools.

This humble hole-in-the-wall is home to an incredible pig ear sandwich and serious civil rights history.

For 150 years one family has been producing the iconic hot sauce on a bayou island made of salt.

A Rodeo for Prisoners.

The LSU mascot lived on the college campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.

One of the few existing, fully functional Showbiz Pizza animatronic shows.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

The first plantation museum in the United States to focus on the lives of enslaved people.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

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

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

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

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

This colorful New Orleans bookstore features rare and used titles, with a specialty in Cajun fare.