New Orleans attractions listed by popularity
Many of the main attractions and historic buildings of New Orleans can be found in the Vieux Carré (Old Quarter), the historic heart of the city of New Orleans, commonly referred to as the French Quarter.
Jackson Square, the most beautiful square in New Orleans, is bordered by historic buildings such as the St. Louis Cathedral and the with beautiful lace balconies decorated Pontalba Buildings.
The Garden District is a residential district famous for its beautiful mansions with lace balconies and cast-iron fences that enclose lush gardens. An absolute must for any visitor to New Orleans.
The St. Charles Streetcar, which started operating in 1835, is the only authentic streetcar in New Orleans. It's a great way to visit some of the city's attractions including the Garden District and the Audubon Zoo.
The St. Louis Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in New Orleans. Dedicated to St. Louis, former king of France, the church was built at the end of the 18th century at Jackson Square.
One of the most famous streets in the US, with a reputation as an entertainment area with lively bars and clubs. It is especially crowded at night when many tourists flock to Bourbon Street.
There are many interesting cemeteries in New Orleans, and St. Louis Cemetery #1 is certainly one of the most intriguing. Many of New Orleans's famous citizens have their final resting place here.
A cruise on the steamboat Natchez brings the golden era of New Orleans back alive, when numerous steamboats trafficked the Mississippi River. A jazz band makes the experience complete.
The National World War II Museum covers the military campaigns in Europe and the Pacific. It also highlights the role of the Higgins landing boats, which were made in New Orleans.
Lafayette is a public square not far from the French Quarter, bordered by several government buildings, the most impressive of which is the Neoclassical Gallier Hall.
The Presbytere, a historic building at Jackson Square, is home to a couple of interesting museums. One is dedicated to Mardi Gras, and the other shows the history of Hurricanes in the area and their effect on the city.
The French Market, a public market housed in several colonnaded halls dates back to the early 19th century. The oldest property at the French Market is the Café du Monde, famous for its beignets and coffee.
The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas exhibits some 500 different species of sea creatures. Highlights include a huge water tank with a replica of an oil rig and a recreation of the Amazon rainforest.
In the early 20th century, a block of historic houses were demolished in the French Quarter for the construction of the new Supreme Court Building, a massive Beaux-Arts structure.
Harmony Circle is a traffic circle in the warehouse district of New Orleans. The tall column in the center once supported a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
The Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in New Orleans, was built in the mid-18th century for the Ursulines, a religious order. The complex, with a walled-in garden, is open to visitors.
In City Park, near the Museum of Art, is a beautiful garden dotted with modern sculptures. The garden opened in 2003 with a collection of sculptures donated by Sydney and Walda Besthoff.
The Botanical Garden was created in the 1930s as a rose garden. Today you find a wide range of flowers and plants here, from herbs to palm trees. A curiosity is the Train Garden, with miniature trains and streetcars.
The Audubon Zoo, which occupies part of the Audubon Park, has plenty of animals exhibited in natural habitats such as the Louisiana Swamp where visitors can see a group of large alligators.
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) has a wide-ranging collection of art from across the world exhibited in a magnificent early 20th-century Beaux-Arts building in City Park.
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The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas exhibits some 500 different species of sea creatures. Highlights include a huge water tank with a replica of an oil rig and a recreation of the Amazon rainforest.
The Audubon Zoo, which occupies part of the Audubon Park, has plenty of animals exhibited in natural habitats such as the Louisiana Swamp where visitors can see a group of large alligators.
The Botanical Garden was created in the 1930s as a rose garden. Today you find a wide range of flowers and plants here, from herbs to palm trees. A curiosity is the Train Garden, with miniature trains and streetcars.
One of the most famous streets in the US, with a reputation as an entertainment area with lively bars and clubs. It is especially crowded at night when many tourists flock to Bourbon Street.
The French Market, a public market housed in several colonnaded halls dates back to the early 19th century. The oldest property at the French Market is the Café du Monde, famous for its beignets and coffee.
Many of the main attractions and historic buildings of New Orleans can be found in the Vieux Carré (Old Quarter), the historic heart of the city of New Orleans, commonly referred to as the French Quarter.
The Garden District is a residential district famous for its beautiful mansions with lace balconies and cast-iron fences that enclose lush gardens. An absolute must for any visitor to New Orleans.
Harmony Circle is a traffic circle in the warehouse district of New Orleans. The tall column in the center once supported a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
Jackson Square, the most beautiful square in New Orleans, is bordered by historic buildings such as the St. Louis Cathedral and the with beautiful lace balconies decorated Pontalba Buildings.
Lafayette is a public square not far from the French Quarter, bordered by several government buildings, the most impressive of which is the Neoclassical Gallier Hall.
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) has a wide-ranging collection of art from across the world exhibited in a magnificent early 20th-century Beaux-Arts building in City Park.
The National World War II Museum covers the military campaigns in Europe and the Pacific. It also highlights the role of the Higgins landing boats, which were made in New Orleans.
The Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in New Orleans, was built in the mid-18th century for the Ursulines, a religious order. The complex, with a walled-in garden, is open to visitors.
The Presbytere, a historic building at Jackson Square, is home to a couple of interesting museums. One is dedicated to Mardi Gras, and the other shows the history of Hurricanes in the area and their effect on the city.
In City Park, near the Museum of Art, is a beautiful garden dotted with modern sculptures. The garden opened in 2003 with a collection of sculptures donated by Sydney and Walda Besthoff.
The St. Charles Streetcar, which started operating in 1835, is the only authentic streetcar in New Orleans. It's a great way to visit some of the city's attractions including the Garden District and the Audubon Zoo.
The St. Louis Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in New Orleans. Dedicated to St. Louis, former king of France, the church was built at the end of the 18th century at Jackson Square.
There are many interesting cemeteries in New Orleans, and St. Louis Cemetery #1 is certainly one of the most intriguing. Many of New Orleans's famous citizens have their final resting place here.
A cruise on the steamboat Natchez brings the golden era of New Orleans back alive, when numerous steamboats trafficked the Mississippi River. A jazz band makes the experience complete.
In the early 20th century, a block of historic houses were demolished in the French Quarter for the construction of the new Supreme Court Building, a massive Beaux-Arts structure.