History
New Orleans history and landmarks
New Orleans history and landmarks: start with Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Historic New Orleans Collection, and Jackson Square. Use the 122 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
122 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · History
Madame John's Legacy
A premier example of 18th-century French colonial architecture in the Vieux Carré, this historic townhouse offers a window into t…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Mississippi Riverfront
Experience the heart of New Orleans along the banks of the Mississippi River, featuring historic steamboats, the scenic Moon Walk…
Source-backed place · Museums
National WWII Museum
America's official National WWII Museum is a massive six-acre campus in New Orleans, dedicated to the American contribution to th…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
New Orleans City Hall
The administrative heart of New Orleans, this landmark serves as the seat of municipal government and houses the legislative New…
Source-backed place · Museums
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
A free National Park Service site in the French Quarter dedicated to the origins and evolution of jazz, featuring live performanc…
Source-backed place · History
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
The oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, this former convent and schoolhouse showcases French colonial architecture a…
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Pontalba Buildings
Resplendent brick row houses framing Jackson Square, these 1850s landmarks were designed and financed by the formidable Baroness…
Source-backed place · Museums
Presbytère
A stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture on Jackson Square, this museum houses the Louisiana State Museum's collection…
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Royal Street
The heart of the French Quarter's art and antiques scene, Royal Street is a historic corridor of elegant townhouses, specialty sh…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. Augustine Church
The oldest Black Catholic parish in the United States, established in 1841 by free people of color in the historic Tremé neighbor…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
St. Charles Avenue
A legendary New Orleans thoroughfare known for its canopy of ancient oaks, grand Queen Anne mansions, and the historic St. Charle…
Source-backed place · History
St. Charles Avenue Historic District
A prestigious historic district featuring grand Victorian and Greek Revival mansions, served by an iconic National Historic Landm…
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St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line
Ride the oldest continuously operating railway in the world. This iconic green streetcar line offers a scenic journey through the…
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
The oldest and most historic cemetery in New Orleans, famous for its iconic above-ground vaults and the resting place of Voodoo Q…
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Established in 1853, this historic Catholic cemetery on Esplanade Avenue showcases New Orleans' unique above-ground burial custom…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Cabildo
A cornerstone of Louisiana's early history, The Cabildo is a former Spanish colonial government building that now serves as a mus…
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The Garden District
A National Historic Landmark renowned for its opulent 19th-century mansions, oak-lined streets, and lush greenery, representing t…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Historic New Orleans Collection
A free nonprofit museum and research center in the French Quarter dedicated to the people, traditions, and distinctive culture of…
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The Lower Garden District Historic District
A stunning architectural tapestry in New Orleans, the Lower Garden District features 19th-century Greek Revival and Italianate ho…
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Tremé Historic District
Explore Tremé, widely recognized as the oldest African American neighborhood in America. This historic district is the heartbeat…
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Tulane University
A premier private research institution in New Orleans, Tulane University blends historic architecture with modern facilities, tra…
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Warehouse District Historic District
A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-class museum…
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Algiers Point Historic District
Discover New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood, a serene West Bank escape featuring Victorian cottages, a Jazz Walk of Fame, an…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing
A historic transit link crossing the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the French Quarter and Downtown…
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