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Landmarks in New Orleans

The best-known landmarks in the city of New Orleans, and how to visit them.
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19 Articles in: New Orleans Landmarks
The St. Louis Cathedral - © Megan Romer, 2014
Catch an Organ Recital (or a Ghost Sighting) at the Oldest Cathedral in the US
The iconic St. Louis Cathedral is a must-see attraction for New Orleans visitors interested in religion, art, or architecture.
Elk's Lodge Monument in Greenwood Cemetery - © Megan Romer, 2014
Visit New Orleans' Greenwood Cemetery, Founded in 1852
Greenwood Cemetery was founded in 1852 and serves several benevolent associations as well as the general public.
Pirate's Alley Street Sign - © Megan Romer, 2013 / Licensed to About.com
Pirate's Alley, New Orleans -- A Short Street With a Long History
Pirate's Alley is a short pedestrian street in New Orleans' French Quarter where legends of pirates and ghosts abound. Take a jaunt down the street and discover its history and myth.
Carondelet Street Sign - © Megan Romer, 2014
The Stories Behind 6 of NOLA's Most Famous Street Names
Who was Poydras? Why name a street "Magazine?" Learn all about these street name origins and more.
The Homer Plessy Historical Marker - © Megan Romer, 2015
Visit The Site of Homer Plessy's Important Act of Civil Disobedience
Visit the site where Homer Plessy boarded a whites-only train car and learn why his act of civil disobedience was so important.
Fun Summer Events at the French Market in New Orleans in 2012
A list and description of the summer events planned for the French Market in the New Orleans French Quarter.
The New Orleans Holocaust Memorial - Menorah View - © Megan Romer, 2013 / Licensed to About.com
The New Orleans Holocaust Memorial is a Quick and Meaningful Stop
What you need to know about visiting the New Orleans Holocaust Memorial.
The Tomb of the Unknown Slave - © Megan Romer, 2014
Solemn history remembered in New Orleans: the Tomb of the Unknown Slave
Take a moment and visit this extraordinary and meaningful piece of art in New Orleans' oldest black neighborhood.
Jackson Square in the snow -
Jackson Square on Christmas day, 2004
Pictures of a White Christmas in New Orleans
The New Name for the Home of the New Orleans Saints
An article about the Superdome in New Orleans, home of the New Orleans Saints, and the Mercedes-Benz Super Dome.
St. Joseph's Day Altar Photos
orbs in St. Aug
Go Fourth on the River-The Fourth of July in New Orleans
An article about Fourth of July events in New Orleans, including fireworks displays, free concerts and more.
- Compliments of the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
The New Orleans Convention Center
The New Orleans Convention Center
Would You Like to Write for About.com?
How to become a contributing writer and make money from your home computer.
Snowballs In The Quarter
The only Snowballs in the French Quarter at Rotolo's Pizzeria
The Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
The return of the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts following Hurricane Katrina.
How the Streets of New Orleans Were Named
An article about how some of the historic streets of New Orleans were named.
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Longue Vue House and Gardens in New Orleans
New Orleans in the Movies
An article about the rapidly expanding movie industry in New Orleans.
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