Places alessandralee Wants to Go

The above-ground crypts at this Catholic cemetery face north-south instead of the usual east-west.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

A Rodeo for Prisoners.

The grave of Mary Nasson is shrouded by witchy legends.

This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”

An artist weaves "wooden quilts" with scraps salvaged from his Katrina-damaged home in Tremé.

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

Professional and amateur dioramas, taxidermy, and oddities all located in an attic above a gallery.

Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.

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

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

Imagine playing a version of Legends of the Hidden Temple, but with a distinctly Southern Gothic flare.

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

A beautiful waterway tucked in the corner of a power plant.

The farmhouse where a reclusive sculptor and printmaker created thousands of works.

This eclectic homestead is home to a miniature windmill and Connecticut's last tollbooth.

One of the earliest graveyards in the region.

One of America's oldest private membership libraries was long one of New Haven's best kept secrets.

Celebrating an art form with a collection of puppets from all over the world.

This lovely hilltop tower was specifically built to withstand 100 MPH winds.

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

New London, Connecticut still holds a grudge against its hometown son who turned traitor and burned the city.

A quirky assortment of musical marvels from around the world.