The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

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

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

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

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."

The only home of the famous French impressionist painter open to the public is now a museum and bed and breakfast.

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

The greatest collection of New Orleans masking and processional traditions covering everything from Baby Dolls to Skull and Bone gangs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

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

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

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

A treasure trove of rare and exquisitely detailed antiques

The restaurant keeps a hidden séance room on the second floor and reserves a table for the spirit of the former owner each night.