Places Sleepyaskell Wants to Go

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

An abandoned cemetery lies in ruins as the surrounding forest swallows it whole.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

An extraordinarily ornate museum in San Diego holds wondrous anthropological treasures.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

"If she'd leave us alone, we would have a happy home, sent from down below."

For more than 150 years, this cemetery has served as the final resting place for many members of Wilmington's Black community.

A serene but haunting memorial to protective wetland lost, the absence of which directly damaged the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.

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

This city block-long devotional site, a replica of a famous site in France, is dedicated to the patron saint of grandmothers, mothers, and educators.

Colorful, cheeky signs spill out of legendary New Orleans folk artist Dr. Bob's Bywater studio warning you to "Be Nice—Or Leave."

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

The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

A haunting, yet lovingly hand-hewn potters' field full of graves that flood with each heavy rain.

A private museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mardi Gras' most beloved underdog parades, open by appointment.

This strange, small castle on the bayou has withstood the test of time and weather.

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

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