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

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

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

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

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.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

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

This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens.

The Iowa state contender for largest pan in the world oddly only comes in second or so.

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.

Step back in time while shopping inside this local store.

The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.

Lined with plaques and tributes to veterans, this patriotic street was founded by Mexican immigrants.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

This long unused shot tower on the Mississippi remains a point of pride for a small city in Iowa.

Dozens of large steel sculptures fill this two-acre park outside a former blacksmith's studio.

The oldest house in Galena, Illinois, now is a reminder of when this city was the world's lead mining capital.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.

Most comprehensive museum in America devoted to one ethnic group.

This small museum is dedicated to one of the most influential, yet obscure, jazz legends of Prohibition.

The oldest operating hotel in Illinois enjoys a historic (and some say haunted) past.