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This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

Inside this art and oddity-filled shop, a small room filled with secrets.

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

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

This abandoned Civil War fortress is slowly being swallowed by the waters of Lake Borgne.

The crumbling ruins of this southern American fort have survived storms, war, and cults.

Pirates had to be ousted from the land where this now ruined Louisiana fortress was built.

Religion and personal struggle gave birth to this collection of concrete angels.

Installed as a beacon of hope for a hurricane-racked island, the statue had to be moved multiple times due to the eroding coast.

This 250-to 375-year-old live oak tree towers over the back garden of a local history museum.

The first capital of Texas was actually in modern-day Louisiana.

Historical marker at the spot where Bonnie and Clyde were killed.

A Prohibition-era casino once hidden as a palatial tea room.

Michelangelo's first known painting went unnoticed for over 500 years

A one-of-a-kind blind-accessible, interactive mural.

The man who wasn't there.

The world's second-longest burning light bulb.

A 50-foot-tall replica of the infamous lamp from 'A Christmas Story' illuminates this small town.

$10,000 won in a poker game in 1884 allowed James Draughon to build this intriguing home.

Witness to many historic moments in early Texas history.

Where Santa Claus held up a Texas bank and started a statewide manhunt.

Hike the ruins of a zoo that was shut down by an unsolved murder.