Ludlow, California
Ludlow
One of the ghostly stops along Route 66.
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San Bernardino County, California
Amboy Crater
This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.
Amboy, California
Amboy Ghost Town
The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
Twentynine Palms, California
The Ruins of Ryan Ranch
The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.
Pioneertown, California
Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
A music-filled, booze-soaked oasis in the desert.
Pioneertown, California
Pioneertown
A fake town founded by Western movie stars is now becoming a hip desert community.
Oxford, Mississippi
Rowan Oak
William Faulkner kept his beloved estate wild and untamed.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Lucky Rabbit
A parade of interactive nostalgia nestled within a giant brick building in downtown Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
A cheeky alleyway window hosts tiny rotating exhibits with outsized charm.
St Francisville, Louisiana
Cat Island Bald Cypress
Located in a remote part of a Louisiana wildlife refuge, this tree has been standing for more than 1,200 years.
Foxworth, Mississippi
Red Bluff
A dramatically eroding canyon thousands of miles from the desert.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mike the Tiger
The LSU mascot lived on the college campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.
Gulfport, Mississippi
Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island
Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.
Pearl River, Louisiana
Honey Island Swamp
Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Tree of Life
This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Labyrinth at Audubon Park
The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tulane’s Mardi Gras Bead Tree
After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Singing Oak
This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Storyville
Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."
Washington, D.C.
Carousel on the National Mall
Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.
Washington, D.C.
Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The remains of Martha, the last known passenger pigeon, serve as a tool to educate about conservation.
Washington, D.C.
Mummified Bison
The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.
Washington, D.C.
Roman Legionnaire Modesty Shields
Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.
