By Gabrielle T
Introduction
There are dozens of landmarks in New Orleans, Louisiana, worth visiting. To help narrow down...
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Also known as the Beauregard-Keyes House, this historic New Orleans museum helps preserve the history...
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Congo Square's significance during the city's pre-Civil War era has made it one of the...
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The Marie Laveau House of Voodoo is, perhaps, one of the most underrated buildings along...
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Spanning 1,300 acres, this massive green space is one of the most-visited urban parks in...
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During the 18th century, the New Orleans Ursuline Convent was created by Louisiana Governor Étienne...
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Opened in 2000, the National WWII Museum is located just outside the city's Central Business...
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Also known by its abbreviation, THNOC, this museum aims to educate visitors about the history...
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The New Orleans nickname, the Birthplace of Jazz, exists for a reason! It's believed the...
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Housing over 40,000 pieces in its 46-exhibit facility, this Louisiana landmark is the New Orleans...
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The Mardi Gras Parade is perhaps the city's most well-known event. In fact, the timing...
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Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans has long been one of the most popular places for...
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The New Orleans African American Museum aims to preserve the stories of the countless men...
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Over the years, this apothecary has become a beloved New Orleans landmark. Initially the place...
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The Longue Vue House & Gardens are the work of famed landscape artist Ellen Biddle...
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First convening in 1813, Louisiana's Supreme Court has a long history of overseeing the state's...
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Nestled on the corner between St. Philip and Bourbon Street, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is one...
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It's a commonly known Louisiana fact that the New Orleans French Quarter is one of...
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Since 1961, New Orleans' Preservation Hall has been one of, if not the most famous...
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In a state with as diverse a history as Louisiana, a state museum can't just...
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Formerly known as Place d'Armes, Jackson Square is an open area park that gained notoriety...
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To fully absorb New Orleans' history, you need to visit the city's cemeteries. Typically made...
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Created in 1994, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park honors the evolution jazz music...
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Founded in 1833 in the New Orleans Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a...
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New Orleans is famous for many things, one of which is its Sazerac cocktail, traditionally...
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While on St. Charles Avenue, it's hard to miss the House of Broel, affectionately dubbed...
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Considered one of New Orleans' most haunted places, the LaLaurie Mansion has an infamous past...
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Louisiana is often associated with France's colonies in the Americas, but it was under Spanish...
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Edgar Degas is considered one of the most influential artists of the 19th-century Impressionism Movement...
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The Gallier House gets its name from its designer, James Gallier Jr., a prominent local...
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The Pontalba Buildings have become an instantly recognizable landmark in New Orleans. They're most notable...
Conclusion
NOLA is a one-of-a-kind city that's full of history and culture unlike anywhere else in...
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