This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

A typical "Old South" manor, once owned by author Anne Rice, served as the setting for several of her witchcraft sagas.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

This relatively recently abandoned brewery is a tragic reminder of the continuing effects of Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

One of the longest water bridges in the world was built over a supposedly haunted swamp in Louisiana.

The LSU mascot lived on the college campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.

Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.

Standing in a state of "arrested decay," this ghost town allows for a detailed peek into Gold Rush life in an unusually harsh climate.

Visitors can swim with vicious predators in Crocosaurus Cove's plastic daredevil enclosure.

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.

White cockroaches and other cave species occupy this massive series of lava tubes.

A massive stairway that almost wasn't leads to one of Australia's most scenic vistas.

This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

Is there such thing as too many fruit bats? Not anymore.

The word 'wunderkammer' translates as 'wonder-chamber'. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store.

An incredible garden taking over the interior of a massive sinkhole.

Clusters of huge boulders in the Australian Outback.