To walk through the French Quarters listening to local musicians playing while the sun shines…read morebright is definitely an experience to remember. You're experiencing colonial architecture, lots of history and local ppl willing to tell you about it outside of the tourist industry. Lots of street music and food Now, you will experience urine smells so walk fast in those sections. Also, make sure to walk to the other side of the square to see the beautiful New Orleans sign and the magnificent view of the water

Excited about some "me" time to explore the New Orleans on foot, I just knew Jackson Square would…read morebe an excellent place to start my adventure. ++ I made my way here mid to late morning on a weekday and found that it was actually quite peaceful. ++ Chock full of history, Jackson Square features really informative plaques commemorating the rich history surrounding the square. ++ Matteo R puts it best when describing the luxurious vegetation throughout the plaza, including the banana trees and velvety green grass. ++ Catching some tunes from the steam calliope docked nearby on the Big Muddy really made the visit even more special. I'd highly recommend stopping by Jackson Square if you're looking for something unique and relatively quiet (depending on when you stop by) during your visit to New Orleans.

This place is gorgeous! It is just a little corner with quite a lot of foot traffic. I would say…read moresocial media made it bigger than it was.

A Beautiful building in the heart of the French Quarter. It gives off the vibe of NOLA!read more

Beautiful fountain on the water front at the plaza. Its changed thru the years. You used to be able…read moreto go down and sit in front of the tiles with the water misting you. That was fabulous in the warmer months. Now you can't...benches are long gone. But its beautiful to look at....especially at night.

Wow. It has been a while since this place has been reviewed and man has things changed. This Plaza…read moreis currently under construction and is a wide open waterfront space that overlooks the Mississippi River towards Algiers. It is located between the old ferry terminal and the CityWalk shops. The main feature of the Plaza is a large fountain. It has now changed Its inner portion use to be lined with the seals of the provinces of Spain and you could also be able to walk right down to the fountain. With the renovation, both of those features are now gone. You will also find a Mardi Gras Jester statue here too. This is where one of the river cruise tour boats are docked. I did not see many benches of places to sit here, outside of sitting on the fountain and there is not much shade other than that from the Market Place and World Trade Center. There are paid parking lots, metered street parking and garages available to park, but they are all a short walk. Nothing is really close. There use to be a Fat Tuesday and seafood restaurant here, but that has since gone due to the construction. In 1976, Spain dedicated the plaza to the City in remembrance of their common historical past. It also served as a pledge of fraternity in the future. It was originally named Eads Plaza, after James Eads, the engineer who improved the navigability of the mouth of the Mississippi River. You get one of the best views of the Mississippi River Bridge from here. That is the bridge that connects the city's East and West Banks. Fun fact: This is where the Rex Crew land every year on Fat Tuesday to kick off Mardi Gras Day. The space hosts music concerts, art exhibits, rallys and festivals. I like this park, mostly for what it was in the past and what it can be. Currently there is not much here except the fountain, which is a nice one. I hope that this place reaches it potential soon. It will be awesome again.

Canal street has changed over the years. It used to be a mix of department stores and tourist…read moretraps. Department stores have changed into hotel now, so mostly only tourist traps remain. Especially since Adlers Jewelry Store closed after so many years. The first time I went to NOLA, the riverfront was mostly vacant and run down. There was a dead rat we named and spoke to every day..."Norman - your looking a little flatter today" Now there's malls, casino, restaurants, fountains, and a park running along the river. Streetcars will get you up and down the street for a nominal fare (get the 24 hour pass) And enjoy one of America's top streets!

On a map of New Orleans you'll see the French Quarter that has all the cool history and…read morearchitecture that you're looking for when you visit. Further south you'll see a bunch of government buildings, hotels, and modern looking buildings. The street that divides these two sections is Canal Street. A canal was originally planned for this divide in the 1800s and although it was never built, the street that ended up getting built took the "canal" name. Nowadays it is the main street in the shopping district of New Orleans with shopping malls like Canal Place and further down the Riverwalk Outlets. Besides shopping there are plenty of hotels and other places of entertainment like the Sazerac House (I highly recommend you check this out), theaters, a casino, and the Audubon Aquarium. It's only a short walk from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street so you'll likely find yourself roaming these streets during your visit to New Orleans.

From Native Americans to Pontchartrain Beach this area of New Orleans history is long and…read moreinteresting as New Orleans owes a lot of its very existence to Bayou St. John. At the original point where Lake Pontchartrain met Bayou St. John now sits the crumbling remains of an old fort known variously as The Old Spanish Fort, Fort St. John or most commonly just Spanish Fort. The history of this fort goes back before New Orleans existed and it went from being a military installation to a resort for the elite of New Orleans which was transformed into an amusement park for the masses which evolved into Pontchartrain Beach along with entertaining generations of New Orleans residents. The Spanish Fort amusement park was an integral part of the development of New Orleans culture and Jazz history. Notable restaurants in the Spanish Fort park area included Moreau's Restaurant, Noy's Restaurant, Over the Rhine Restaurant and Tranchina's Restaurant. The park eventually was forced to move out of Spanish Fort due to the lakefront land reclamation project of the Orleans Parish Levee Board. The Spanish Fort park reinvented itself and moved nearby onto some of the newly reclaimed land in 1924 and transformed into the first Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park. The first Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park closed in 1938, to move to an even larger location in what used to be Milneburg, and opened in 1939. The Spainish Fort and Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Parks brought joy to thousands of people over many generations. Sadly the amazing history of Spanish Fort along with its important place in the good food, good times and good people history of New Orleans has largely been forgotten by most these days and few even know about the crumbling ruins that remain of the old Spanish Fort of Fort St. John. This is definitely New Orleans history that deserves to be remembered. Fort St. John having been such a huge part of New Orleans history from before the city existed to The Battle of New Orleans and to just being a place of joy for so many is worthy of preservation. My video review is here: https://youtu.be/07HzYNcSGVU

I really like how this has been kept up. Not really kept up as much as left alone and the grass cut…read moreand maintained enough to not let the grass become overgrown or the remains to fall down. The fenced in plot has a unique story. Evidently, one of the soldiers fell in love with a local native American and was killed by the father, the chief of the tribe, when he found out. This used to be a way of moving goods into New Orleans via the water way that leads to bayou St John and into the city. This is a perfect spot for a picnic. There are no grills there, so bring your own food, and remember to take your garbage with you. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a blanket to sit on, there are no picnic tables or benches. Be respectful of the nearby neighbors and their privacy.

This beautiful building is a must-see. Both inside and out is stunning. Rich history, elaborate…read moreceiling details, & gorgeous stained glass, & right in Jackson Square. Self-guided tours are available 9am-4pm, excluding mass - so be mindful/respectful of that. Benches out front provide seating to rest & take in the view It sits beside the Cabildo as well, also a historical landmark, with many iconic restaurants nearby.

Such an amazing holy place to visit It is breathtaking and…read moreto walk around knowing how old it is and the history behind it - plus be able to attend a service there Amazing is not a good enough word

Before the Civil War, New Orleans Was the Center of the U.S. Slave Trade The city of New Orleans…read morewas the largest slave market in the United States, ultimately serving as the site for the purchase and sale of more than 135,000 people. In an effort to prevent smuggling, the 1808 federal law banning slave imports from overseas mandated that captains of domestic coastal slavers create a manifest listing the name, sex, age, height, and skin color of every enslaved person they carried, along with the shippers' names and places of residence. One copy of the manifest had to be deposited with the collector of the port of departure, who checked it for accuracy and certified that the captain and the shippers swore that every person listed was legally enslaved and had not come into the country after January 1, 1808. A second copy got delivered to the customs official at the port of arrival, who checked it again before permitting the enslaved to be unloaded. At the Customs House in Alexandria, deputy collector C. T. Chapman had signed off on the manifest of the United States. In New Orleans, customs inspector L. B. Willis climbed on board and performed yet another inspection of the enslaved, the third they had endured in as many weeks. Scrutinizing them closely, he proved more exacting than his Balize colleague. Willis cared about the details. After placing a small check mark by the name of every person to be sure he had seen them all, he declared the manifest "all correct or agreeing.

The United States Customs house was formerly known as the Old Post Office and Customs House and…read morebecame a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Construction began in 1848 and it wasn't completed until 1881 due to multiple redesigns and more importantly the outbreak of the American Civil War. It is one of the oldest federal buildings in the Southern United States. The building sits on an entire city block, bounded by Canal, North Peters, Iberville and Decatur. The builing is actually constructed of brick that is sheathed in granite. The floor plan of the Customs House is arranged around a Greek Revival room known as Marble Hall. This room features Corinthian colums that are adorned with the heads of gods and goddesses. It is simply a marvel to see, and if you're lucky enough to get a tour of the inside, you'll see one of the finest architectural treasures the City of New Orleans has to offer. Some of the ceilings here have to be at least 20-25 feet high.

Stayed at the Roami at Factors Row when in New Orleans to watch the New England Patriots play the…read moreSaints. With a perfect central location, a few blocks off canal street, centrally located between the Superdome, the business district, and bourbon street we were in walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go! Clean rooms, responsive staff both on site and via messages, provided easy check in and check out! The personal entry code into the building also provides a safe feeling!

After reading the reviews, we were a little concerned we booked the Roami Bourbon, we had 3 rooms…read moreours was 2C, I thought I had booked a two bedroom, but I could be wrong. It did have one full bath in the master bedroom, and a half bath in the hallway. It included a laundry room with washer and dryer, a full-size dining room, living area. It was very clean everywhere, I even checked behind the bed in the cabinets it was very clean did not see one bug my entire day. The area is a little sketchy but the apartments are very secure, it is walking distance to everywhere, including to the casino, the Frenchman,, Jackson Square. The shower had good water pressure always had hot water, if you need extra towels, toilet paper they do supply it in a different area that you could just go get what you need. There are no windows in 2C, but there is a skylight in the dining room, this room is very quiet. My friends in 4A, they do have windows but it's facing the street, and they said it was very noisy till like 3 AM. 4A is a one bedroom studio. We also had room 3C, which is the same as 2C, With a smaller dining area, and their skylight was closed. I would definitely stay here again. The couch does pull out to a bed. All the furniture is updated including the bathrooms. I would definitely stay here again.