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In August 2005, New Orleans was
devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Levees
were breached and 80 percent of the city
was flooded, killing hundreds and trapping thousands of people. It was dubbed
the worst urban disaster in modern U.S.
history, and a year after the flood, only
half of the residents had returned and,
within five years, 80 percent had returned.
Today, New Orleans is a city on the
road to recovery with vibrant tourism,
industry and business opportunities. In
2016, the city hosted more than 10 million visitors who spent more than $7 billion. It is a city like no other, with a rich
culture and history - so carve out a little
time to see this gem of the south!

Garden District
This 250-acre neighborhood located
southwest of the French Quarter is an
architectural dream, with examples of
Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic, Georgian, Swiss Chalet and Queen Anne architecture. The historic mansions are not
the only thing to catch your eye - its oaklined streets and breathtaking gardens are
some of the most beautiful in the city.
Address: Located 3 miles southwest of
the French Quarter, the Garden District
is easily visited by walking, biking, street
car, bus or taxi.
Website: http://www.neworleanscvb.com/
visit/neighborhoods/garden-district/
Admission: None

Jackson Square
City Park
One of the oldest parks in the nation, the
1300-acre City Park was created in 1854.
Today, the park hosts a botanical garden, sculpture garden, carousel and the
world's largest stand of mature live oaks.
Address: 1 Palm Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504.482.4888
Hours: Open 30 minutes prior to official
sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset
Website: http://neworleanscitypark.com/
Admission: None

Located in the heart of the French
Quarter, Jackson Square is a 3-acre
park overlooking the Mississippi river.
Named for General Andrew Jackson,
the square hosts a statue of Jackson
on horseback. The St. Louis Cathedral
overlooks the square, and the area is
known for its artist colony.
Address: 751 Decatur St.,
New Orleans, LA 70181
Website: http://www.neworleansonline.
com/directory/location.
php?locationID=1342

French Quarter

Address: Located along the banks of the Mississippi River,
surrounding Jackson Square.
Website: http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/
neighborhoodguide/frenchquarter.html
Admission: None

Parks & Recreation

Chris Granger

The oldest part of the city, the French Quarter is considered the hub of New Orleans. Stunning structures with
intricate ironwork and lush courtyard gardens make it one
of the most photographed places in the city.

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Backstreet Cultural Museum
The museum contains the most comprehensive collection of African-American
traditional and cultural materials related
to processional traditions, such as Mardi
Gras Indians and jazz funerals.
Address: 1116 Henriette Delille St.,
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays;
closed Sundays
Website: http://www.backstreetmuseum.org/
Admission: $10

Confederate Memorial
Hall Museum
Louisiana's oldest museum, the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Civil War.
Address: 929 Camp St.,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday;
closed Sunday
Website: http://confederatemuseum.com/
Admission: $10 for Adults, $5 for children
under 14 years old

Louisiana State Museum
at the Cabildo
Located in Jackson Square, the museum concentrates on early New Orleans history and includes unique
artifacts, such as one of Napoleon's
death masks.
Address: 701 Chartres St.,
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday-
Sunday; closed Monday
Website: http://louisianastatemuseum.
org/museums/the-cabildo/
Admission: Adults $6, students/seniors/
activity military $5, children 12 and
under are free

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