Places ElizabethR324 Wants to Go

A 120-year-old legend concerning an empty circular patch in the North Carolina woods.

The woman whose immortal cell line continues to shape scientific research was buried near her birthplace in a grave that was left unmarked for nearly 60 years.

The partial realization of a utopian proposal to build a master planned community primarily by and for Black Americans.

A calm and comfortable place to hang out with cats and kittens up for adoption.

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

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

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.

In a city famous for its cemeteries, it's no wonder these are easy to overlook—they clock in at just a few inches tall.

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

This city block-long devotional site, a replica of a famous site in France, is dedicated to the patron saint of grandmothers, mothers, and educators.

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

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

Introducing the Green Fairy to her fawning masses.

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

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

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

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

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.