Once the gateway to the utopian dream-village of a Civil War embalmer.

A library and museum dedicated to typography.

A collection of memorabilia from the Beat era in the back of a San Francisco bookstore.

This antique shop specializes in the history of print and design.

A whimsical antique shop with a strong air of mystery, filled with items from ages, and what feels like worlds, past.

A walk down memory lane in the heart of one of San Francisco's most notorious neighborhoods.

This shop and studio is dedicated to the art of the book, from letterpress to bookbinding.

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

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

A hurricane-stricken oak tree has been reborn as a beautiful chainsaw artwork.

A haunting, yet lovingly hand-hewn potters' field full of graves that flood with each heavy rain.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

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

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

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

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

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

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

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.