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Things to Do: History and culture
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#1 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Educational site
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- Aug 30, 2008 "Yummy food and a fun cooking demonstration"
- Aug 9, 2008 "Entertaining Morning"
- Jul 25, 2008 "Not Hands-on, But Definitely Entertaining"
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#2 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American Spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War II.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; History museum; Shop; Military museum; Museum
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- Sep 16, 2008 "Wear your walking shoes"
- Aug 16, 2008 "Wonderful visit"
- Jun 13, 2008 "Disappointing (Unless You Know Nothing About It)"
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#6 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
The major landmark of the French Quarter is the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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- Jun 11, 2008 "Favorite French Quarter Attraction"
- Jan 20, 2008 "Beautiful!"
- Jul 9, 2007 "Beautiful FQ landmark"
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#7 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Tourist/visitor center; National park; Other; History museum; Tour
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- Aug 23, 2008 "Wonderful Parks Service - Urban and Rural"
- Nov 22, 2007 "French Quarter walking tour"
- Aug 15, 2007 "French Quarter visitor center and guided tour--- FREE!!"
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#8 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Reported to be the oldest bar in the USA. Order a T-shirt while you are there, and take a look at the live music. The quality is inconsistent, but it's often fun or always different. Horse and buggy...
Attraction type: Bar/club; Historic site
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- Aug 30, 2008 "Going back a few years"
- Aug 18, 2008 "Greatest little bar"
- Jul 1, 2008 "Great Place to Start or End the Night"
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#9 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
An area of the city that features numerous historic homes.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Neighborhood; Historic walking area
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- Mar 10, 2007 "Back To It's Glory"
- Jan 8, 2006 "Returning to its former beauty"
- Aug 24, 2004 "Take the street car out and walk back along Prytania"
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#11 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
The French Quarter is so much more than just partying on Bourbon Street. While visiting New Orleans, take a walking tour of the French Quarter. Tours hosted by Historic New Orleans Tours are...
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Scenic/historic walking area; Town center/square/plaza; Flea/street market
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- Jul 21, 2008 "A "real" neighorhood fit for tourists!"
- Jul 14, 2008 "Don't Believe Any of the Hype"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Great Place - Secure Your Bikes"
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#13 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
This is one of the oldest gay establishments in the United States.
Attraction type: Historic site; Gay bar
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- Sep 21, 2008 "Awsome fun"
- Jun 27, 2008 "Best Gay Bar in the SOUTH"
- Nov 7, 2004 "Cafe Measure"
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#14 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Where else can you see giant alligators that float and King Kong several stories high? Tour the studio of the Mardi Gras float designers to see how it's done.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other; Tour
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- Jun 24, 2008 "Good family excursion"
- Apr 27, 2008 "A must see, as unique as New Orleans!"
- Apr 18, 2008 "awesome"
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#16 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
History museum offering information on the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana.
Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Other
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#18 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
The range of the collections include painting, sculpture, photography, self-taught art, ceramics and mixed media by Southern artists.
Attraction type: Art museum
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- May 29, 2008 "Small treasure in the Warehouse District"
- Oct 14, 2007 "Art and architecture buffs don't miss"
- Apr 21, 2007 "Small outsider art display"
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#20 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Founded in 1789, this cemetery is the oldest in New Orleans and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Attraction type: Cemetery
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- Aug 5, 2008 "Not necessarily a crime scene waiting to happen"
- Mar 31, 2008 "St. Louis Cemetary Safe Enough"
- Mar 25, 2008 "Great place to visit!"
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#22 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
This historic home, built in 1857 by James Gallier, Jr., now serves as a museum. Tours are available Monday-Friday.
Attraction type: History museum; Historic home; Other
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#25 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Fun area with street painters, musicians and jugglers.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Scenic/historic walking area
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- Apr 21, 2007 "Great place to start in NOLA"
- Mar 10, 2007 "Free Entertainmnet"
- Jul 15, 2006 "There is something about it...."
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#30 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Attraction type: Educational site
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- Jul 8, 2008 "One of the best meals we had in all of NOLA!"
- Mar 8, 2008 "The Real Thing"
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#32 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
This 19th-century house offers demonstrations of what life was like for a typical Creole family in the 1800s.
Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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- Oct 22, 2004 "Great Tour"
- Apr 8, 2003 "The Best"
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#36 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Considered one of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, a peak at this historic mansion (circa 1832) will send chills up and down your spine.
Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site
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- Mar 23, 2008 "Creepy"
- Jun 24, 2005 "LaLaurie is something beautiful but scary"
- Apr 9, 2004 "Was it a ghost?"
The burial site for many of the people who lived in the mansions of the surrounding Garden District.
Attraction type: Cemetery; Other
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#46 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding.
Attraction type: Urban park; Park; Tourist/visitor center; Other
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- May 18, 2007 "no snack bars in museum or gardens"
- Jul 14, 2005 "A pleasant (but hot) Sunday afternoon at the City Park"
- Apr 19, 2005 "A Beautiful Large Park"
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#47 of 275 attractions in New Orleans
Located in the city's oldest cemetery, this temple is still in active use by practitioners of voodoo.
Attraction type: Cemetery; Historic site; Health club
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- Jan 4, 2008 "Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeee"
- Oct 31, 2006 "Preistess Miriam - a true character"
- Nov 15, 2005 "deeply moving beauty"
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