Location: Mid-City District
Top Things to do in Mid-City District
10 Sights & Landmarks in Mid-City District That You Shouldn't Miss
Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
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1. St Joseph Church
2. Congo Square
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A traditional gathering place for slaves on Sundays until the 1850's. The sound and rhythm heard here is considered to be the origin of Jazz and Gospel music. It was also where Gumbo was introduced to the Creoles of the French Quarter. Congo Square was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1993
3. Chalmette National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 340 reviews
This is where Andrew Jackson and his troops fought the Battle of New Orleans, which was bloody and decisively ended the war of 1812. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
Reviewed By MarineAir10 - Vancouver, United States
This is the site of the famous Battle of New Orleans. Read about the battle first and it will help your understanding. It’s a short trip from New Orleans.
4. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
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4.5 based on 3,785 reviews
Founded in 1789, this cemetery is the oldest in New Orleans and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By ALEXP241 - Moscow, United States
There seems to be some misunderstanding in some of the recent reviews. There is a $20 per person admission fee now and that does include an tour by a knowledgeable guide. There also are several tour companies that will be at the cemetery at the same time. You don’t need to use one of these companies because the cemetery has their own guides as well. There is a man usually right outside the cemetery gates that will sell you water for two dollars a bottle. I’d recommend you take a bottle especially on a hot day. The tour is very informative and covers the history of this cemetery including the famous Nicholas cage pyramid and of course the mystery of the voodoo queen crypt. Definitely worth the time just for the history of burials in New Orleans.
5. St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
This cemetery was built on a former graveyard for lepers.
Reviewed By beachbum72324 - New Orleans, United States
I recently went on a City tour & this cemetery was one of our stops given it's location to the City Park & that also being another of our stops. Had it not been raining we would have had more time to walk the grounds & see more tombs. Some of the more notable tombs I did see were those of Paul Prudhomme & James Gallier. I don't know who the Skelly family is but they have quite a tomb in this cemetery though. So If you want to walk through a really, nice, well Kept NOLA cemetery drop by this one while your in the area of the City Park just remember they are locked up daily at 3pm.
6. St Louis Cemetery No 2
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
St. Louis No. 2 is located some three blocks back from St. Louis No. 1, bordering Claiborne Avenue. It was consecrated in 1823. A number of notable jazz and rhythm & blues musicians are buried here, including Danny Barker and Ernie K. Doe. Also entombed here is Andre Cailloux (1825-1863), African-American Union hero and martyr of the American Civil War. The cemetery received minor flooding during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and its tombs seemed virtually untouched by the storm when the water went down, aside from the brownish waterline visible on all structures that were flooded. There are many notable citizens of 19th and 20th century New Orleans laid to rest here. These include the Venerable Mother Henriette DeLille, who is a candidate for sainthood by the Catholic Church.
Reviewed By andreis993 - River Ridge, United States
St. Louis Cemetery #2 is one of the oldest cemeteries in New Orleans and is located adjacent to the French Quarter. It is typical of cemeteries in New Orleans, featuring ornate above ground burial vaults. This is an excellent place to take pictures and is a hauntingly beautiful setting. It is free to visit, but make sure to check the hours and come when the cemetery is open. As of the most recent time I was there, it is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 9 to 3 and Sundays and holidays from 9 to 12. Please be respectful when you visit this place. It is both a historical landmark and an active cemetery, and other similar cemeteries in the city have been closed (except by tour) because people have vandalized and mistreated the historic burial vaults. I would also caution against visiting the cemetery or the surrounding area after sunset unless you are with a tour group or other large group.
7. St. Augustine Church
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By anedrat - Nashville, United States
We stopped by on a tour to see The Tomb of Unknown Slaves. It's located in the Treme area. Lots of history here.
8. Dufour-Baldwin House
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. Hurricane Katrina Memorial
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By AerialShapeShifter
Recommend visiting the site with a tour to hear the history of not only Hurricane Katrina but the aftermath and the story behind the memorial. The amazing culture of this city was built and maintained by the people of New Orleans. It is pertinent to pay respect to those who lost their lives in this horrible event.
10. Fair Grounds Race Course
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
America's 3rd oldest horse racing track located in the heart of New Orleans! Thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots and simulcasting year-round!
Reviewed By patmA665EO - Slidell, United States
We love to go to the races. You can play all day and not spend a lot of $$$. It's a beautiful building with places to see the horses before the race and pick your choice. Options of spending $$$ in the penthouse for lunch or get a hot dog and beer for a few $...
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