New Orleans Trip Overview
Before becoming part of New Orleans, New Orleans Garden District was once Lafayette. Boulevards flanked with trees make the Garden District a seductive choice for a leisurely stroll. Many years of slave labour have resulted in the resplendent beauty that you’ll see today in the Garden District; magnificent homes built for cotton kings nestled on oak-shaded streets dotted with colourful magnolias. Huge historic mansions mingle with single-story cottages and pretty gardens on St. Charles Avenue and Lafayette Cemetery is filled with 19th-century tombs.
Your guide will take you through the area’s history and links with the cotton trade with interesting tales of previous residents including famous athletes, literary stars and film icons. You’ll pass by boutiques and antique shops interrupted only by local cafés and fine-dining restaurants. Your tour ends with a refreshing drink at a local bar where your guide will recommend the best places to shop and eat.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Before becoming part of New Orleans, New Orleans Garden District was once Lafayette. Boulevards flanked with trees make the Garden District a seductive choice for a leisurely stroll. Many years of slave labour have resulted in the resplendent beauty that you’ll see today in the Garden District; magnificent homes built for cotton kings nestled on oak-shaded streets dotted with colourful magnolias. Huge historic mansions mingle with single-story cottages and pretty gardens on St. Charles Avenue and Lafayette Cemetery is filled with 19th-century tombs.
Your guide will take you through the area’s history and links with the cotton trade with interesting tales of previous residents including famous athletes, literary stars and film icons. You’ll pass by boutiques and antique shops interrupted only by local cafés and fine-dining restaurants. Your tour ends with a refreshing drink at a local bar where your guide will recommend the best places to shop and eat.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Garden District, Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana
Enjoy a laid back pace as you learn about the city formerly known as Lafayette – learn about the complex history of the 19th century mansion-filled neighbourhoods and the cotton economy.
See the homes of the stars who have settled in the district, including Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, and Archie Manning.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lafayette Cemetery No.1, Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Visit Lafayette Cemetery #1, which has appeared in several films and TV shows and is where Judge Ferguson, of the landmark case Plessy v Ferguson, is buried.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Finish your tour on Magazine Street, where you can enjoy vintage shopping and browse art galleries.
Duration: 30 minutes
