Visiting New Orleans

New Orleans is an amazing city with a rich history and influences from different cultures. Nola because that’s how it’s called by the locals is a city full of magic and secrets. The oldest district-French Quarter exudes magic and a unique atmosphere. Its most entertaining part with Bourbon Street at the helm is practically never falling asleep.

Nowy Orlean- Downtown

New Orlean’s Downtown

Nowy Orlean-Mississippi River

 

 

The historic Laffayette NO. 1 cemetery is also worth visiting.  You can admire the unique Tombs of the United States there. Another symbol of the New Orleans is the Garden District, where we can admire historic residences built by the richest inhabitants. They made fortunes on sugar cane or cotton plantations. We can also go on a cruise on the Mississippi River with a historic ship listening to the sounds of jazz music. Another attraction is going on a canoe or Airboat trip to admire the flora and fauna of the Louisiana swamps.

Nowy Orlean-Mississippi Tour Ship

Mississippi Tour Ship

Visiting New Orleans – French Quarter

The French Quarter is a place that is an icon of New Orleans. It is the most charming district of the city. Old  houses, colorful buildings and metal balustrades give it a unique atmosphere. 

Nowy Olrean-French Quarter

French Quarter

New Orleans was a port city and also has shameful history. It was formerly a center of slave trade. However thanks to that, the city became the cradle of Jazz music.

French Quarter

French Quarter

Many musicians play directly on the street and in the central square of the district called Jackson Square. Where we will also meet other artists, performers or Voodoo shamans.

French Quarter

French Quarter

Visiting New Orleans – Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street’s  is located in the heart of the French Quarter. It is the most touristic place in entire city. Crowds of tourists, dozens of shops, restaurants and pubs are a brief description of this place. The street is oriented towards tourism. You can buy talismans, potions and other interesting things related to Voodoo.

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

It is very difficult to park here because the majority of parking spaces in the area are for residents only.

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

You can also eat delicacies of local cuisine such as alligator meat or Poboy sandwich. Consuming alcohol in public is legal here. Because of that I also recommend trying local drinks such as Hurricane.

Bourbon Street voodoo shop

Bourbon Street

New Orleans is considered the most haunted city in America. There are plenty of stories about ghosts living in old homes and Marie Laveau the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. In the air, you feel a certain amount of mystery.

Bourbon Street Bar

Bourbon Street

Visiting New Orleans Historic Cemeteries

The city is built on wetlands and is flooded by floods from time to time. For this reason the dead are not buried in the ground but in the stone tombs. The oldest cemetery is  St. Louis No. 1. It is located next to the French Quarter District.

St. Louis Cemetery No.1

St. Louis Cemetery No.1

Marie Laveau has symbolic grave on this cemetery. It is a legend that women lived 200 years and disappeared under unexplained circumstances. 

Laffayette Cemetery No. 1

Laffayette Cemetery No. 1

The second historic cemetery is Laffayette No.1. It is located in the Garden District. Cemeteries can also be visited by a guided tour.

Laffayette Cementery No. 1

Laffayette Cemetery No. 1

The Garden District is a historic district full of Victorian residences. You can reach the French Quarter with a historic tram. Garden District is today one of the most visited attractions in the whole city. 
Garden District

Garden District

 Garden District

Garden District

New Orleans-Garden District

Garden District

If you are hungry while visiting Garden district, I recommend going to the award-winning antique restaurant Commander’s Palace. It is impossible to miss it, it is a turquoise-white historic building, you will find it opposite the Cemetery Laffayette No. 1

Commander's Palace Restaurant

Commander’s Palace

New Orleans – Residential Districts

It is also worth to drive across various districts of the city. Most of them are colorful and have their own climate and unique architecture.

Homes in New Orleans
Homes in New Orleans
Homes in New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the city. 80% of the city was under water. Many residents have lost  their homes and left. Some parts of the city have not been restored to this day.

In the Calibdo Museum you can get to know the history of the city and the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. It is located in the heart of the French Quarter at Jackson Square.

Calibdo

New Orleans – Swamps

The entire New Orleans was created in wetlands, thanks to which the swamps surround it today. We can go on a kayak or small boat trip and admire the unique nature of Louisiana.

New Orleans Swamps

We can also choose an Airboat and experince a unique event.

New Orleans Swamps

During which you will meet with alligators. The whole article about this topic can be found Here.

New Orleans Alligators
New Orleans Swamps

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