Places cjohns36 Wants to Go

The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

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

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

Tiny historical streetcars wind through a small scale version of Crescent City in this whimsical train garden.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

A 19th-century shrine covered with prosthetic body parts as votive offerings.

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

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

If New Orleans is the birthplace of the "cocktail," why does their own museum of cocktail memorabilia beg to differ?

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.

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

Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

A classically trained chef makes beloved burritos inside a gas station.

The house where Good Will Hunting was written is a surreal fairytale abode.

From sax to spuds, get 'em all at this landmark music establishment.

L.A.'s oldest operating bowling alley is a beautifully restored homage to its speakeasy days.

From pre-war whiskey cocktails to prohibition-era speakeasy secrecy, this bar has seen it all.