A museum of unusual collections, mini-towns, and a half-dog, half-alligator.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

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

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

A little piece of Paris in the sultry south of the U.S.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

This Garden District mansion was built to be bigger and grander than its original owner's former partner turned rival.

A house of courtship where the Jazz Age's most storied lovers got their start.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

This strange example of the Egyptian Revival architecture trend now holds Mardi Gras floats.

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

A hurricane-stricken oak tree has been reborn as a beautiful chainsaw artwork.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

This relatively recently abandoned brewery is a tragic reminder of the continuing effects of Hurricane Katrina.

This historic New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

Anne Rice, one of the most influential writers in gothic literature, is buried alongside her husband in a New Orleans cemetery.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This New Orleans tree is filled with hidden chimes that produce a carefully tuned melody.

This 19th-century benevolent society and jazz hall was rescued from abandonment to again host live music.