New Orleans

City · Louisiana, 🇺🇸 United States

Population 383,997

Area 27 km²

Time zone America/Chicago

Official website nola.gov

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New Orleans Essentials

This selection highlights the architectural and cultural landmarks of the French Quarter, including the 18th-century Cabildo and the St. Louis Cathedral. It covers culinary staples like beignets at Café du Monde and the distinct nightlife of Bourbon and Frenchmen Streets. Historical sites range from the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 to the 1722 structure of Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. The list also features the Mississippi River via the Steamboat Natchez and the city's jazz heritage at Preservation Hall and Louis Armstrong Park.

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Historic Cemeteries

New Orleans' "Cities of the Dead" are world-renowned for their elaborate above-ground tombs and ornate masonry, a practice necessitated by the city's high water table. This collection features historic sites ranging from the 18th-century Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 to the unique folk-art markers of Holt Cemetery. Visitors can explore diverse architectural styles, including Gothic Revival and Greek Revival, while discovering the resting places of jazz legends, civil rights leaders, and historical figures who shaped the city's multicultural heritage.

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Parks & Gardens

New Orleans' green spaces reflect the city's complex heritage, from the historic French Quarter squares to the expansive City Park. Jackson Square and Washington Artillery Park provide views of the Mississippi River and St. Louis Cathedral, while Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square preserve the roots of jazz and African traditions. The Botanical Gardens and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden offer curated landscapes within City Park, featuring century-old live oaks and contemporary art installations.

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