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St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral

Melissa Parnell

From St. Louis Cathedral to the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, there is no shortage of inspirational, odd or exciting New Orleans activities to engage in during your unforgettable New Orleans vacation. Continue reading through the listings to find out about the some of the top sights in "The Big Easy."

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Jackson Square

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Founded in 1718, Jackson Square is home to a large number of New Orleans historic buildings and landmarks. Major highlights include a statue of Andrew Jackson, Faulkner House, St. Louis Cathedral, and the attractive 1840s Pontalba Buildings located on both sides of the square. This gorgeous park also attracts artists and street performers of all kinds. Jackson Square is located in the heart of the French Quarter. If you plan to drive, parking is available daily from 8:00 a.m.-Dusk.

 

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address:French Quarter

Woldenberg Riverfront Park

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Woldenberg Riverfront Park overlooks the mighty Mississippi River and it is home to the Holocaust Memorial. The memorial includes nine sculptures by Jewish artist Yaacov Agam, a statue of the parks benefactor Malcom Woldenberg, and a sculpture by New Orleans artist John T. Scott called Ocean Song. Woldenberg Riverfront Park is located between Canal Street and Esplanade Avenue, French Quarter.

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address:Between Canal Street and Esplanade Avenue, French Quarter

The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

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The Voodoo Museum is a must during any trip to New Orleans. On display are a large collection of African artifacts, portraits by Voodoo legends, and portraits of voodoo legends. Visitors to the museum can also purchase Gris Gris (also grigri) -- an amulet that protects the wearer from evil, and voodoo dolls.

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tel:504-680-0128
url:www.voodoomuseum.com
address:724 Dumaine Street
email:info@voodoomuseum.com

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)

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Not only has the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts churn out some of the most talented musicians around, it's teachers and alums are well-known around the country -- if not the world. Just a few NOCCA alums include Harry Connick Jr., Donald Harrison, Nicholas Payton, Trombone Shorty, the Marsalis Brothers, and DJ Hollygrove. NOCCA hosts free concerts regularly, so inquire within.

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tel:504-940-2800
url:www.nocca.com
address:2800 Chartres Street, Faubourg Marigny

New Orleans City Park

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This 1,300-acre, 150-year-old park is just as majestic today as it was before Hurricane Katrina ravaged it. Joggers and bikers come here to workout while admiring the parks gorgeous landscape, which includes giant oaks and tranquil lagoons. Picnic areas and playgrounds abound as well as beautiful gardens including The New Orleans Botanical Garden. Other major highlights include: Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) and Besthoff Sculpture Garden, and Equest Farm Equestrian Center. Although the park's three golf courses are still damaged and in the more..

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tel:504-482-4888
url:www.neworleanscitypark.com
address:1 Palm Drive, New Orleans LA, 70124
email:info@nocp.org