The Best Neighborhoods for Experiencing Mardi Gras
While Mardi Gras revelry takes over the entire city of New Orleans during Carnival season, a handful of neighborhoods get in on the action more than others. Depending on your tastes and what you’re interested in seeing, you can find a diverse range of fun and frivolity. Marigny The Marigny, with its
Uptown: Great Architecture, Restaurants, Parks and Universities
A desirable part of the city, Uptown New Orleans was developed during the 1800s, mostly from land that had been plantations. Today, when people speak of Uptown, they’re generally referring to the large area bounded by the Mississippi River, S. Claiborne Avenue, Jackson Avenue and Broadway. There, yo
The Garden District: On the National Register of Historic Places
Known for its well-preserved historic mansions and beautiful architecture featuring Victorian, Italianate and Classic Greek Revival styles, the Garden District is an early example of a luxury suburb and is roughly bordered by St. Charles Avenue, First Street, Magazine Street and Toledano Street. Ori
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