This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

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

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

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

An abandoned warehouse turned art sanctuary in New Orleans.

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

An impressive collection of dollhouses and an homage to the frog-leg canning industry.

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

This Birdsill Holly fire hydrant is the remnant of a very different type of hydration innovation.

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

This colorful New Orleans bookstore features rare and used titles, with a specialty in Cajun fare.

This beehive tomb built for royalty sat hidden for over 3,000 years.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

The last remaining relic of San Francisco's glittering 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

It should come as no surprise that the best view of the Hollywood sign is from Batman's lair.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

An abandoned 1920s-era stretch of cabins now overshadowed by the 66 Motel.