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Jackson Square
15,991 reviews
#1 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"From the magnificent St Louis Cathedral visited by pope John Paul II, lovely restaurants like Muriel's, the Andrew Jackson
statue
and gardens to street musicians, jesters and artists and surrounding stores and bou..."
"Jackson Square is a beautiful little area filled with
local artists
, music, gorgeous flowering plants (these are inside the gated area), horse-drawn carriages, and tons of opportunities to people watch."
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Frenchmen Street
11,847 reviews
#2 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Taking in the
sights
of Frenchmen street orbs between old NOLA bands on the side walks to wandering the modern outdoor artsy stalls of hungry artists - some very talented and quirky, all original and modern - then..."
"I loved Frenchmen Street ......lots of little
bars
where you could listen to good jazz .....they even have jazz playing out on the streets late at night .......great atmosphere..... loved Frenchmen Street actually..."
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French Quarter
22,258 reviews
#3 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Amazing amazing amazing Can be a bit dodgy at night time but we loved it Amazing in Mardi Gras Hurricane cocktail is lovely, lots of
bars
and restaurants, with lots of choice French market is a nice place to wande..."
"Fabulous bars, world class restaurants and cute little casual eateries, wonderful unique shops,
art galleries
, fabulous food, rich history, and, of course, music, music, music!"
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Our Sacred Stories
208 reviews
#4 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Her repertoire also includes song and dance, .Other than the endless array of wonderful food,in New Orleans the
cemetery tour
with Denise was the highlight of our NOLA trip.."
"Her cemetery
tours
give a respectful view on the spiritual, political, economic, and social relations of New Orleans in the 19th century."
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Immaculate Conception Church
514 reviews
#5 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Always a special place, whether for a peaceful break from the hub-bub of the City, a stop to pray, or to enjoy the visual treat of the
beauty
of this treasured church, this is well worth the time for spiritual & a..."
"An excellent docent told us of the history of the church, pointing out the beautiful stained glass windows, mosaics,
statues
, wrought iron pews and altar."
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Hermann-Grima House
392 reviews
#6 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"New Orleans history and
architecture
is unique, especially considering its geography and climate, so even if you have seen every house museum in a southern city like Charleston or Savannah, you will learn new thin..."
"Gallier
House tour
was a wonderful way to introduce an out of town friend to New Orleans past- Peter was an incredible tour guide who presented the history of the house and it's designer and first occupant in a sp..."
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St. Louis Cathedral
8,285 reviews
#7 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Priests hold beautiful masses or just stop by, light a candle, say a prayer, learn about the history of the church or visit the
gift shop
for a St Christopher medal to take on your travels."
"... aging of the Cathedral with ongoing conservation and restoration, helping this national historic
landmark
to remain the centerpiece in the great history of New Orleans Notable on its interior, as you walk thro..."
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Longue Vue House and Gardens
230 reviews
#8 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"But the elegant interior and stately exterior of the house and its splendid artwork and antiques and
architecture
somehow pales in comparison to the beauty of the gardens."
"Beautiful historic home with original furnishings, the guided
home tour
is great, & nice gardens to stroll through."
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Garden District
8,784 reviews
#9 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"This neighborhood is filled with an amazing
architecture
, delicious food , the Best Shopping and art galleries that are to die for especially Terrance Osborne this gentleman has some amazing pieces and he knows ho..."
"Well worth taking a cable car to the garden district and
walk around
looking at the beautiful American period homes, the parks are lush and green and beautifully maintained a real gem to
walk around
."
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St. Augustine Church
243 reviews
#10 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"It's located in the
Treme area
."
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Preservation Hall
5,774 reviews
#11 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"You will get some
real jazz
from really talented musicians who are putting on a show for a bunch of tourists whose knowledge of jazz extends to Louis Armstrong’s “Wonderful World”, if that."
"This small intimate venue, lets u feels the band and its
performers
soulful , musical energy!! From its instruments, to the captivating sound of their voice .. i was in aww!! Takes you back in time."
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Royal Street
7,729 reviews
#12 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Some think Bourbon Street is the epitome of the French Quarter, but it is balanced out by the magnificent antique and art galleries, exquisite jewelry shops, wonderful
bars
and restaurants, and other unique establ..."
"A great shopping street with unique French Quarter
architecture
, impromptu performing musical groups, amazing antique shops and art stores as well as souvenir shops and many excellent restaurants."
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Lake Lawn Metairie
883 reviews
#13 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"The cemetery includes exquisite
statues
, such as the Weeping Angel, interestingly designed mausoleums, and famous people (such as singer Louis Prima, and crossword puzzle lovers' Mel Ott)."
"The
architecture
, the personal stories behind why a particular piece of land was chosen, how even the mausoleum is immaculate and all the details the amazing staff at Lake Lawn take care of the families."
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St. Roch Market
364 reviews
#14 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Spend some time and enjoy the
sights
& sounds"
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Beauregard-Keyes House
327 reviews
#15 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"The structure and
artifacts
span a wide era and the history, and that of those associated such as Gen. Beauregard and Mrs. Keyes, preservationist, were riveting."
"
Excellent tour
of this historic (and maybe haunted?) restored home."
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Faubourg Marigny
430 reviews
#16 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"... this is an interesting part of New Orleans to explore, especially as it tends to be quieter than the French Quarter but contains interesting
architecture
in the French and Spanish colonial style as described."
"It's walkable, filled with amazing NOLA architecture and has a plethora of
bars
and restaurants that are amazing to spend time in."
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1
2,853 reviews
#17 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"We had a wonderful time walking through the Lower Garden District and listening to our
tour guide
, Judy (Tours By Judy) separate fact from fiction regarding the history of New Orleans.. And, thanks Judy, for helpi..."
"We try to visit the
Lafayette cemetery
whenever we get to the Garden District, in part because of its unusual character, in part to witness the architecture of the crypts and vaults, and in part to see the names."
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Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1,060 reviews
#18 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Having the
Super Dome
so close to downtown is great."
"I've been to the dome before ..for niner games and super bowls...been ti at least 20 pro
venues
."
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
3,780 reviews
#19 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Very good experience absolutely loved our
tour guide
Ms. Billijo was very knowledgable about the cemetery and history of New Orleans she did an amazing job explaining the history of the cemetary past and present,..."
"It was a wonderful experience with a
great tour
guide.Tge cemetary is the most beautiful one i have seen along with Bonaventure cemetary in Savannah.The Marie Laveaux tombstone and all those old hustoric tombs mak..."
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New Orleans Musical Legends Park
1,090 reviews
#20 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"A lovely spot in New Orleans Plenty of available seating and tables Great variety of good music Good food from
Cafe Beignet
A very relaxing and pleasant in the hustle and bustle of New Orleans"
"This park has some great
statues
of music leglends; but also sports Steamboat Willie, a great band that sang Sinatra hits so well you felt as though ol blue eyes was there himself!"
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Chalmette National Historical Park
340 reviews
#21 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"There is a stone obelisk monument with its own interesting history and a nice modern
Visitors
’ Center with fidplay, a video, and gift shop, Really the most important part of the visit is the talk about the battle..."
"... by a travel guide, who talk us through the historical events, before we walk into the museum, it was full of History about the war between New Orleans & the British it had real
artifacts
in amazing conditions."
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Old Ursuline Convent Museum
256 reviews
#22 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"... a sacred venue for Catholic weddings, with the additional benefit of having the attached Old Ursuline Convent, the
oldest building
in the Mississippi Valley, available as a stunning and historic reception site."
"Every part of the museum is beautiful, from the original cypress beams to the
statues
in St. Mary's Church."
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
2,936 reviews
#23 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"The old forge is still located in the center but just look around and check out the old beams and hand built everything!! Good music, good drinks and
lots of history
that's a true New Orleans bar!!"
"It’s the
oldest bar
in America and has great selection of alcohol and cocktails and the service is great too!"
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Magazine Street
1,151 reviews
#24 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"... a part of the Great River Road, is a mix of residential and commercial buildings, generally older houses from the late 19th century, and antique shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and
bars
."
"It passes
landmarks
such as Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel, Ruby Slipper Cafe, Bon Ton Cafe, United States Court of Appeals, National Wold War II Museum, Fire Station 1, Lawrence Square, Audubon Park Golf..."
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Gallier House
107 reviews
#25 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable and able to speak about architecture,
history
and about the lives of the people living in the house, he answered questions and was very cool when our questions ran him ov..."
"
Our tour guide
was excellent and passionate about history."
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Smoothie King Center
270 reviews
#26 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"We had nosebleed seats, but we could see everything on
stage
and on the jumbotrons."
"It is the best sound of all the
venues
I have been to."
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New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park
192 reviews
#27 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Jazz
history
fan or just plain Jazz lover -- ya gotta stop by here at the New Orleans Jazz Historical Park -- so much
history
in wall pictures and live music on special days."
"We caught a
Ranger talk
(James Barry) about the city of New Orleans and the origins and influences of jazz music and it was GREAT!"
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Voodoo Authentica
206 reviews
#28 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Sure, they have their share of fun
souvenir
items, but they also have potion ingredients and practitioners who can help you / give you the straight scoop."
"Yes, it's cramped & crowded but you can see why - there are just so many
interesting things
to explore!"
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Tulane University
94 reviews
#29 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"We recently drove by this very
beautiful campus
of Tulane in New Orleans and marveled at the scenery of both the buildings on St Charles Have."
"You can take the St. Charles line from the French Quarter,
uptown
to this beautiful, historic campus."
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
597 reviews
#30 of 125 Sights & Landmarks in New Orleans
"Long n vivid
jazz
history, like the
jazz
heroes and their musical instruments were present, playing around us! We had the chance to visit the place during the
jazz
festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong and we were..."
"The mission of the New Orleans Jazz Museum is to preserve and celebrate the
history
of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities a..."
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