Chicago, Illinois
Narwhals at the Field Museum
To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.
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Chicago, Illinois
To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.
Springfield, Illinois
The empty tomb that houses the memories of Roy Bertelli's revenge.
Austin, Texas
Continuing the tradition of the dime museum in style.
New Orleans, Louisiana
After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."
New Orleans, Louisiana
This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."
New Orleans, Louisiana
The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.
New Orleans, Louisiana
In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.
Alton, Illinois
This life-size bronze statue remembers the tallest recorded human in his Illinois hometown.
Alton, Illinois
A mythical bird etched into the face of a rock doubles as the mascot for a nearby school.
Olney, Illinois
The mysterious white squirrels of this Illinois city are treated like sacred cows.
Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Casey, Illinois
The world's largest collection of the world's largest objects is in one small Illinois town.
Arcola, Illinois
You were once able to challenge a chicken to tic-tac-toe at this park, which is now converted into the Aikman Wildlife Adventure.
Oak Brook, Illinois
Museum dedicated to the art of cutting and polishing stones.
Schaumburg, Illinois
The face of a woman pushes its way through the earth.
Chicago, Illinois
The unluckiest U-boat in the entire German fleet is now on display in a Chicago museum.