Twelve unique carved plaques across Humboldt tell a story of the ingenuity and bravery of ordinary citizens during the city's burning.

This New Orleans statue of a portly figure in a goofy hat pays homage to a classic of satirical literature.

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

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

This macabre shop, filled with art, oddities, and taxidermy is hidden in the heart of the French Quarter.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

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

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

One of the oldest continuously-operated gay bars in the United States is allegedly haunted by Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

A 200-year-old building in the French Quarter that was to be Napoleon's home in the New World.

The curiosities and wonders of pharmacy in a delightful historic building.

A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists.

This quaint museum in a long-running workshop is dedicated to a fixture in New Orleans lighting.

Taxidermied cartoon heads, unseen illustrations, and famous characters all reside in this small gallery space.

A historic and oft-filmed prison stands in a Chicago suburb.

What was once the second largest steel mill in the US is now a sprawling complex of modern ruins.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

A 400-foot-tall tall map of Chicago makes this once-ignored building stand out.

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

The iconic Chicago sculpture hides a beautiful and easily overlooked plaque on the backside.