Places Edited by Eric Grundhauser

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

Volunteer-run library dedicated to exploring five decades of activism history.

This hanging crocodile is thought to be the "dragon" that once plagued a Czech city.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.

A mysterious find dredged from Louisiana waters.

The breadfruit-adorned final resting place of the infamous Captain of the HMS Bounty.

Magical-looking cottages that inspired one of the most famous animated films ever.

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

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

This recently rediscovered Civil War-era submarine was the first to ever sink an enemy ship.

A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.

An abandoned lot littered with concrete debris was once the home of the world's first female railroad president.

Eccentric stone cairns built on a public New York City beach.

A tradition unlike any other, this marks the site of the annual Groundhog's Day tradition.

The final resting place of a woman who never gave up on love.

The last municipal pneumatic post system in the world was in operation for over 100 years, and may run again.

The first declared National Monument in the United States.

The only visible piece of San Francisco's most famous shipwreck.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.

Two mammoth statues inspired by equally tall tales lure tourists to this roadside attraction.

Five miles of underground river link lake to ocean.

An expansive and intricately restored mansion remains from over a century ago--and so do its ghosts.