Isn’t New Orleans beautiful? There are so many amazing perspectives and ways to see our city—but aerial views of NOLA are my absolute favorite. Here are some amazing aerial views of New Orleans that are certain to amaze you!

1) Overhead view of Mississippi River.
Flickr.com / NASA’s Marshall Space Flight
This is one of the most amazing views in New Orleans. It's easy to see why we're called the Crescent City!
2) Old Aerial New Orleans postcard.
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This old New Orleans postcard depicts the old Storyville district and gives you a sense of New Orleans' past.
3) Post-Katrina flooding in New Orleans.
Flickr.com / NOAA Photo Library
This iconic aerial photograph appeared again and again after the flood, demonstrating the devastation in the city.
4) Overhead view from Convention Center Blvd.
Facebook.com / Roger Smith
This nighttime view shows the amazing lights down the river.
5) City Park, New Orleans
Flickr.com / Anne Peterson
This photo shows details of Tad Gormley stadium in City Park as well as the golf course in the park. It's one of the largest city parks in the country!
6) Riverwalk New Orleans at night.
Facebook.com / Michael Hicks
This renovated outlet mall on the river looks gorgeous at night.

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7) Sunrise in Downtown New Orleans.
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If you're lucky enough to be awake for sunrise, make sure you get a great perspective!
8) Riverbend at Mandeville St.
Flickr.com / Daniel Lobo
This bend in the river is one of the sharpest during the course of the Mississippi River.
9) Downtown, taken in 2001.
Flickr / Michael Patrick
This photo was taken at 1 Canal Place and is a great perspective of the city.
10) Lights on Downtown New Orleans.
Flickr / Antrell Williams
The beautiful night sky makes for this gorgeous image of New Orleans.
11) French Quarter at Dusk.
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I like to call it 'pink-light time'--those dusk hours are incredibly beautiful, especially in the French Quarter.
12) Overhead the Zulu Parade.
Facebook.com / Chara Willis Wilson
Everywhere else in New Orleans, it's just Tuesday, but in New Orleans--it's Mardi Gras!!

I think these photos are simply awesome! They truly take you on a journey around the city to remind us of how diverse and beautiful it truly is! What do you think are the most amazing aerial views of New Orleans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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