Fun Facts

There’s no better way to get to know New Orleans than with a stroll down Magazine Street. A six-mile stretch running through some of the city’s most loved neighborhoods, this eclectic street shows off Nola’s personality like none other. Vintage shops, quirky coffee houses, funky wine bars and cavernous art galleries are all a part…

With an architectural wonder on almost every corner, you hardly need us to tell you where to find cool homes in New Orleans. They’re everywhere. And we mean everywhere. From the French Quarter to the Garden District, shotgun houses to 18th-century cathedrals; you’ll find a little French colonial here, a Creole cottage there. NOLA’s rich…

Each Mardi Gras season, the streets of New Orleans come alive with colorful, boisterous parades that wind their way throughout the city. But who exactly is behind these can’t-miss celebrations? New Orleans krewes (pronounced “crews”) are the groups responsible for the elaborate floats and costumes. Every krewe throws its own parade during the weeks leading…

Voodoo’s magical presence is one of the most common themes in New Orleans, especially in TV shows and movies. But it’s not all witchcraft, devil worship, and spooky tourist attractions. Voodoo is a real, culturally important religion that emphasizes connections with spirits and the melding of the visible and invisible world. Its roots run deep…

Louisiana’s wild swamps and bayous have long captivated early settlers, writers, and modern-day visitors. Though often represented as dangerous and untamed, the Louisiana wetlands never fail to entice travelers and historians with their lush Spanish moss, twisted cypress trees, and hundreds of exotic plant and animal species. Encompassing nearly 3 million acres, the bayous near…

Music is a way of life in New Orleans. Known as the birthplace of jazz, the Crescent City uses music to celebrate, mourn, and make history. New Orleans’ most influential musicians span multiple decades and genres, from the jazz artists of the 1920s to modern hip hop icons. Soul, R&B, and rock and roll are…

New Orleans’ history is full of interesting facts thanks to major events in the city’s past. From French and Spanish occupation to slavery, jazz, and the origin of voodoo, there is always something new to be discovered about New Orleans. Beyond the well-known details about Mardi Gras, above-ground cemeteries, and plantation houses, fun and weird…