A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

One part antique store, one part curiosities hodge-podge.

Home to drunken tower-climbing goats... seriously.

The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

This quirky outpost and gallery inside a former church is an unexpected trove of handcrafted art.

A spring-fed pool so deep it's used for scuba diving as well as swimming.

A 200-year-old bar is all that remains of one Mississippi River town's rough-and-tumble past.

The oldest active juke joint in the state sustains a niche school of blues guitar.

This humble hole-in-the-wall is home to an incredible pig ear sandwich and serious civil rights history.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

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

A museum in Mississippi celebrates the history of Coca-Cola and the man who brought it to the masses.

The crumbling remains of a 19th century fortess.

Once defending the city of New Orleans from invasion by sea, this fort faces an uncertain future.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

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

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

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

This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”

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

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.