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Pirates had to be ousted from the land where this now ruined Louisiana fortress was built.

A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.

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

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

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

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

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

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

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

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

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

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

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

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

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

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

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

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

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

This forgotten Frank Lloyd Wright house is an architectural marvel at the end of a sleepy residential street.

Though tiki culture has gone in and out of fashion, the Tonga Hut has always been flying the flag in Los Angeles.