A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

The birthplace and original home of the legendary American playwright.

A small museum celebrating the work of a Mississippi artist who had a unique connection with the natural world.

A brick-lined alley full of public artwork tucked away in downtown Gulfport.

This racially troublesome eatery thought a new coat of paint could erase its offensive connotations.

Built following the War of 1812, this fort has withstood hurricanes for centuries.

An eerie and beautiful group of columns mark the site of a grand mansion lost to time and fire.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

An octet of classic chrome trailers speared into the ground act as a tribute to the silver bullets of the open road.

Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

The rounded structure has evolves from service station to citrus to souvenirs to Charley survivor.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

A memorial to legendary newsman, publisher, and owner of La Gaceta, the only trilingual newspaper in the U.S.

A towering, steel behemoth that has graced the skyline of Lakeland, Florida since the early 1980s.

Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.

This funky outdoor gallery in Florida is filled with whimsical recycled art installations.

The strip club's VIP lounge is actually a rare repurposed Futuro House.

A tiny, unassuming park in Tampa that belongs to the Republic of Cuba.