New Orleans Attractions

	New Orleans Attractions
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Are you are ready to experience New Orleans?
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Within a few steps from Ingram Haus, the sites and sounds of old New Orleans begin to unfold. Here are just a few previews of the many places within walking distance from Ingram Haus. Links are provided when available for additional information; just click on the blue lettering.

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Frenchmen Street

1. Frenchmen Street Web Site is a rapidly developing entertainment district just three blocks from our door. Its many offerings include cafe's, restaurants, bars, book store, night clubs, a bicycle rental shop and even a tattoo parlor for new body art and body piercings!

2. Washington Square Park - Two blocks away is the old town square for Faubourg Marigny's Creole population located on Elysian Fields between Royal, Dauphine and Frenchmen Streets.

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3. Jackson Square Web Site- At the heart of the French Quarter on Decatur Street between St. Ann and St. Peter Streets on the Mississippi River.

4. St. Louis Cathedral Web Site- Facing Jackson Square, this is the oldest continuously functioning congregation in the country. The present building dates to 1790.

St. Louis Cathedral
on Jackson Square

5. Cabildo (Museum) Web Site - Located to the left of the cathedral and facing Jackson Square, this building is the 2nd most important structure in the U.S. The Louisiana Purchase was announced here in 1803 adding to the United States all the land drained by the Mississippi River, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Rocky Mountains. Click above for current exhibit information.

6. Presbytere (Museum) Web Site - Located at 751 Chartres Street, on the right of St. Louis Cathedral, this museum houses rotating exhibits. Click above for current exhibit information.

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The Cabildo
Jackson Square

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A Royal St. Balcony

7. Bourbon Street - New Orleans' world-famous entertainment venue. See it by day and again at night!

8. Royal Street - Famous for its shops, antique stores and for its many balconies. Royal Street has more balconies than any street in the country. Historic New Orleans Collection

9.The French Market Web Site - N. Peters St. between Esplanade Ave. and Gov. Nichols St.
The French Market is New Orleans version of a farmer's market. There are fresh produce, crafts, and souvenirs. Garlands of garlic and shelves laden with hot sauces inspire a need to cook!

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10. Aquarium of the Americas Web Site - Iberville Street at the Mississippi River.

11. Plaza de España - Foot of Canal Street at the River.

12. The Riverwalk Mall Web Site - Between Plaza de España and the New Orleans Convention Center, a mile-long mall of shops, stores and food court.

13. Marie La Veau's Tomb - St. Louis Cemetery (take a tour, this cemetery is far more interesting and safe with a guided tour).

14. Harrah's Casino - Located on Canal Street at the River.

Old U.S. Mint

15. Old U.S. Mint (Museum) Web Site - Located on Esplanade Ave. at Decatur St. and the French Market just behind it.
When the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory, the citizens spoke only French. Consequently, notes printed here were printed in English on one side and French on the other. The most famous of these was the 'dix' note ($10.) which became known as a "Dixie" and led to the expression "land of Dixie" when referring to the Southern States where these notes became common currency. If there is, indeed, a single location that hs the 'Heart of Dixie', this building is it!

	Other Museums
National D-Day Museum Web Site	Mardi Gras World Web Site	Audubon Zoo and Park Web Site
New Orleans Museum of Art Web Site	La. Civil War Museum Web Site	Longue Vue House & Gardens Web Site
New Orleans Jazz Historical Park Web Site	Historic New Orleans Collection Web Site	Ogden Museum of Southern Art Web Site
Musée Conti Wax Museum Web Site	Audubon Insectarium Web Site	Historic Home Museums Web Site

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