This monument to the victims of a tragic explosion is said to turn and look at passing cars.

Giant novelty guitars now mark the spot where Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil.

Florence’s mother built a stairway down to her daughter’s coffin so she could comfort her during storms.

Dedicated to the explorer who opened Japan to the West.

A railroad magnate's replica village has become home to a genetic seed bank for rare breeds of livestock.

Once the largest attraction in Rhode Island, this former amusement park is now a gorgeous coastal state park.

These early tent-shaped grave coverings are unique to Appalachia.

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

The secret city built by the Manhattan Project.

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

This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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

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

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

After the oysters have been shucked, and the restaurant's been shuttered, the terrazzo sidewalk from the 1940s is all that remains.

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

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

A haunting, yet lovingly hand-hewn potters' field full of graves that flood with each heavy rain.

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

A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

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

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

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