History

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…

Have you seen candy, decorations, and jack-o’-lanterns popping up in your local stores lately? You know what that means… Halloween is right around the corner! You might not be ready to let go of summer just yet, but our favorite fall holiday is only a couple months away. And there’s no city that does Halloween…

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…

Whether you’re a regular museum-goer or you’re just looking for something to do on a rainy day, New Orleans’ many museums won’t disappoint. And we’re not just talking about art. New Orleans is home to a variety of fascinating collections, from surgical artifacts at the Pharmacy Museum to slave narratives at historic plantation homes. Of…

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…

Significant events in New Orleans’ past paint a picture of French and Spanish vestiges, cherished traditions, and cultural conflict that both history buffs and visitors to the city can appreciate. The marks left on the city by its storied history are still evident today – historic landmarks stand tribute to times gone by, and the…