| From modest shotgun houses to grand
mansions, New Orleans' neighborhoods reflect the great diversity of the
city. Though our French roots run deep, New Orleans
retains a
mixture of Spanish, Irish, Italian, German, African and Caribbean
influences one can appreciate only through exploration. We've
selected a few of our many great neighborhoods for your review!
A L G I E R S
Located directly across the Mississippi
river from the French Quarter, this architecturally rich neighborhood
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Immaculately preserved Greek Revival, Italianate and Victorian homes
impart the feel of a 19th-century small town.
E S P L A N A
D E R I D G E
Just north of the French Quarter,
tree-laden Esplanade Avenue takes visitors towards City Park and the
lakefront. Esplanade Ridge features stately mansions and historic
homes and was the 1800's address of choice for many successful cotton
brokers.
F A U B O U R G M A R I G N Y
"The Marigny" neighborhood adjacent to the
French Quarter is popular with Quarter expatriates looking to
escape the crowds. The residents are an interesting mixture of
people and
the hip district is the nightlife center of town for locals who
patronize
Frenchmen Street's music clubs. Many observers think the
neighborhood
is reminiscent of the French Quarter prior to its heavy
commercialization.
F R E N C H Q U
A R T E R
The French Quarter
(Vieux Carre'), founded in 1718 as a walled military outpost, once
comprised the entire city of New Orleans. Today, the district is
on the National Register of Historic Places and its quaint, narrow
streets and shuttered Creole
townhouses continue to charm. Some of the world's famous antique
emporiums
can be found on Royal Street, while Bourbon Street is known for its
raucous
nightlife.
G A R D E N D I S T R I C T
Perhaps the grandest of New Orleans'
neighborhoods, the Garden District features stately homes surrounded by
expansive lawns and gardens. The area is home to many of the
city's best known citizens, including novelist Anne Rice.
The historic above-ground cemetery, Lafayette No. 1, is at Washington
and Prytania. Just below Magazine Street is the Lower Garden
District, proclaimed by Utne Reader magazine
as the hippest
neighborhood in America. Grand Greek Revival mansions (some in
disrepair, but all spectacular) line the streets around Coliseum
Square. Magazine Street is a jumble of upscale and offbeat art
galleries, vintage clothing boutiques and cafes.
M I D - C I T Y
Lush avenues,
shotgun homes, sleepy streets and the banks of Bayou St. John are all
included in Mid-City's tranquil neighborhoods. Ethnic
restaurants, eclectic music clubs and City Park are popular
attractions. The Fair Grounds race course, the nation's third
oldest track, is the site of the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage
Festival.
U P T O W N
Originally the
region where Americans settled following the Louisiana Purchase, Uptown
is filled with Greek Revival, Gothic and Queen Anne-style
mansions.
The Uptown area is loosely grouped around St. Charles Avenue, which
follows
the arching curve of the Mississippi. The city's historic
streetcar line runs the length of this oak-canopied boulevard.
Uptown is the
home area of Audubon Park and Zoo as well as both Loyola and Tulane
universities.
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