The oldest operational cathedral in the U.S. has one shell of a way of projecting speakers' voices.

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

The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.

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

Celebrate Earth Day with a menagerie of vibrant, artistic animal costumes.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

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

An otherworldly musical haven in The Big Easy.

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

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

Made of giant chains and hung with shackles, this iron cross honors those unknowns who perished under American slavery.

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

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.

A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

The Mighty Wurlitzer organ continues to belt out the tunes at downtown El Segundo's historic home for silent and classic movies.

Giant scissors seemingly stabbed into the side of a hair salon leave no question about the vocation of the owners.

A tribute to long time Venice Beach resident, artist and actor Dennis Hopper.

Where the leftovers of love affairs can live on forever.

The art and history of the velvet painting are on full display in this Los Angeles museum.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.