New Orleans Trip Overview
Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture! On this 2-hour Marigny Tour, you’ll go off the beaten path to discover this culturally and architecturally important neighborhood. This diverse neighborhood was the home to Creoles, Haitian Refugees, Free People of Color, and various immigrant groups. Their stories are shared through their dwellings – from the Mansions on the Esplanade Ridge to the Creole Cottages that dot the landscape.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture! On this 2-hour Marigny Tour, you’ll go off the beaten path to discover this culturally and architecturally important neighborhood. This diverse neighborhood was the home to Creoles, Haitian Refugees, Free People of Color, and various immigrant groups. Their stories are shared through their dwellings – from the Mansions on the Esplanade Ridge to the Creole Cottages that dot the landscape.
Itinerary
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Stop At: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is housed in the Old Mint which is a great example of Greek Revival Architecture in New Orleans. On this spot learn the history of this amazing building, and get a brief review of New Orleans history as it pertains to this downriver neighborhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Esplanade Avenue, Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, USA
Stroll Esplanade Avenue and learn about the magnificent mansions built in the early to mid 19th century. Learn about the people who built their homes on this ridge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, LA
As you head into the Marigny Neighborhood, you will learn about the different cultures that made up this area such as the Creoles, Irish, Germans, and Haitians. Local architects and builders created a rich variety of home types and styles that would be hard to find anywhere else!
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
A quick stroll down Frenchmen Street reveals the new entertainment corridor in New Orleans. Clubs, dance-halls, and restaurants line this street. Be sure to plan an evening here!
Duration: 10 minutes
