Louisiana’s 8 Most Bizarre and Unusual Attractions

Louisiana is no stranger to the bizarre, from haunted landmarks to oddball attractions that keep visitors talking. If you love the strange and unusual, you’ll want to check out these eight must-see spots in the Bayou State.

1. Jean Lafitte’s Old Absinthe House – New Orleans
This historic French Quarter bar has been serving up drinks for over 200 years and has played a role in Louisiana’s history, from pirate dealings to secret political meetings. Today, it still pours absinthe and holds an eerie charm that draws ghost hunters and cocktail lovers alike.

2. The Death Museum – New Orleans
If you have a fascination with the morbid, the Death Museum is a must-visit. This chilling collection features everything from Victorian mourning artifacts to Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s infamous Thanatron, a device used for assisted suicides.

3. Marie Laveau’s Tomb – New Orleans
The final resting place of Louisiana’s most legendary voodoo priestess, Marie Laveau, is one of the most visited tombs in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Visitors often leave offerings and mark Xs on her tombstone, hoping for her supernatural blessings.

4. Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo – New Orleans
Beyond her tomb, Marie Laveau’s influence lives on at this voodoo museum and shop in the French Quarter. Whether you’re curious about the practice or just looking for a unique souvenir, this place is packed with mystical energy.

5. The Singing Oak – New Orleans
A massive oak tree in City Park hides a whimsical secret—carefully tuned wind chimes hidden in its branches. As the wind blows, the tree "sings" a melody, creating an almost magical experience for visitors.

6. The Carousel Bar – New Orleans
Located inside the Hotel Monteleone, this iconic bar has been slowly spinning since 1949. Unlike your childhood carousel, this one serves up classic cocktails as you enjoy a rotating view of the bar’s elegant interior.

7. The UCM Museum (Abita Mystery House) – Abita Springs
Step into a world of weird at this roadside attraction packed with homemade inventions, odd folk art, and alligator-human hybrids. It’s a bizarre, quirky collection that captures the strange side of Louisiana culture.

8. Bonnie & Clyde’s Death Site – Gibsland
Notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde met their fate in a hail of bullets outside Gibsland, Louisiana. Today, a small marker commemorates the infamous ambush site, drawing history buffs and crime enthusiasts alike.