New Orleans, Louisiana
Napoleon House
A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.
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New Orleans, Louisiana
A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.
New Orleans, Louisiana
In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.
Fort Worth, Texas
The "world’s largest honky-tonk" also has its own indoor rodeo arena.
Irving, Texas
This strategically-placed fountain creates the magnificent illusion of mustangs galloping across a river.
Austin, Texas
A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.
Dallas, Texas
This theatre was made famous after Lee Harvey Oswald was captured inside watching a film.
San Antonio, Texas
Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.
Fredericksburg, Texas
Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.
Fort Worth, Texas
The world's second-longest burning light bulb.
Dallas, Texas
A "Texanic" (gigantic Texas) collection of Art Deco architecture at Dallas' historic Fair Park.
Mineral Wells, Texas
Decaying military base deactivated in the 70s is now visited by urban explorers and military enthusiasts.
Waco, Texas
Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.
Austin, Texas
A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.
Canyon, Texas
The Grand Canyon of Texas.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
Salem, Massachusetts
Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.
Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama has been invaded by scores of anthropomorphic peanuts.
Enterprise, Alabama
Monument to the cotton-destroying boll weevil.
Natchez, Mississippi
The second-largest ceremonial mound in the United States is an artificial hill that is loosely shaped like a pentagon.
Natchez, Mississippi
This racially troublesome eatery thought a new coat of paint could erase its offensive connotations.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.