The National WWII Museum is located in New Orleans's historic Warehouse District, on Andrew Higgins Drive. Parking is available at the museum's multilevel parking garage, located at the corner of Magazine and Poeyfarre streets.
The historic Court of Two Sisters is a local family restaurant showcasing Creole cuisine and New Orleans classic food and drinks.
Nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, a sprawling wisteria vine covers the large open-air courtyard filled with the sounds of live jazz music during the daily jazz brunch.
Three indoor dining rooms offer respite during the summer months. Named after sisters Emma and Bertha Camors, who lived at the property in the late 1800s, the Court of Two Sisters continues the three-generation tradition of entertaining in the courtyard to this day.
Famous for its above-ground mausoleum-style burial tombs, in which the bodies of several noteworthy New Orleanians are interred, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also noteworthy for being the future resting place of Hollywood actor and internet meme Nicolas Cage, who purchased a pyramid in the cemetery where he intends to be buried.
Oak Alley Plantation is a historic plantation which offers tours of the grounds to visitors. It's located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, in the community of Vacherie, St. James Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Oak Alley is famous for its picturesque alley made up of a double row of live southern oak trees which were planted in the early 18th century.
The Laura Plantation offers a trip back in time via a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Visitors can tour the plantation, browse the exhibition on slavery and discover the history of the area by exploring the main house and its rooms. It is located near Vacherie, Louisiana, USA.
Nothing tells a story quite like a home. This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard.
In addition, the property’s 19th-century carriage house is home to the The Exchange Shop, originally founded in 1881 by The Woman’s Exchange and one of the oldest women-led non-profits in the South.
Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint building, the New Orleans Jazz Museum tells the story of the birth and evolution of jazz music, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, setting it appropriately in the beating heart of the city’s vibrant music scene.
Home to the legendary Louis Armstrong and the world famous Mardi Gras celebration, New Orleans is well known for its musical and cultural diversity. What better way to showcase the city’s eclectic nature than at Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans? Our Cafe is located right on the famous Bourbon Street in the historic French Quarter, where it is Fat Tuesday every day of the week. After enjoying a tasty meal visit the Rock Shop to pick up a unique selection of merchandise.
The Whitney Plantation is a former plantation turned slavery museum. The plantation pays homage to the millions who suffered under slavery and displays the conditions endured in the Antebellum South. It is located on the Mississippi River in Edgard, Louisiana.