Everyone Should Explore These 10 Stunning Places Around New Orleans At Least Once
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Catherine Armstrong
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We’re so lucky to live in a city filled with rich history and beautiful surroundings. From the natural beauty of 600-year-old trees, to the man-made wonders of cathedrals and sculpture gardens, New Orleans pretty much has something to offer everyone. If you haven’t explored these 10 places around the city, you should put them on your list and visit soon.
This beautiful five-acre sculpture garden at New Orleans Museum of Art is filled with 50 sculptures and plenty of relaxing, green spaces. The best part? It's free!
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While you're at the NOMA Sculpture Garden, spend some time exploring the rest of City Park. With 1,300 acres to visit, you'll have plenty to see and do.
The lakefront is especially gorgeous at sunset. Take a stroll and enjoy one of New Orleans' most peaceful public spots.
St. Louis Cathedral was built in 1718 and is the oldest cathedral in the entire country. It's been damaged by both a bombing in 1909 and Hurricane Katrina, but it still stands in splendor today.
Green things grow well in New Orleans, but the balcony gardens of the French Quarter are really a botanist's delight.
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This famous New Orleans Cemetery is said to be haunted - and if there's anywhere to find ghosts in this city, this is certainly the place. The above-ground tombs are hauntingly beautiful.
This tree is almost as old as the city itself. Enjoy its shade and marvel at its tenacity!
Stroll along the cobble-stone sidewalks in the Garden District. You'll find grand, historic homes, little bits of history (like the hitching posts pictured above) and plenty of wrought iron charm.
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This Revival-style mansion and its eight acres of gardens is a beautiful oasis. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walk along the boardwalks through the swamps at this stunning park in Marrero - just 15 minutes from the city.
Do you have a favorite spot in New Orleans? What did we miss on this list? Here’s one enchanting place in the city that you should definitely visit soon.
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