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Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans

May 182010

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a renowned aquarium in New Orleans, LA, USA. Recognized as a leader of the aquariums in the United States, the Aquarium of the Americas is managed by the Audubon Institute, who also supervises the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park, (in another part of town). The aquarium is located on the banks of the Mississippi River by the edge of the historic French Quarter on Canal Street at the top of Woldenberg Park. The Aquarium opened its doors in 1990.

Aquarium of the Americas

The aquarium reopened May 26, 2006. They are currently running an Adopt an animal to raise funds for reconstruction. Since Hurricane Katrina, the aquarium has improved, adding more species in the Caribbean and the jellyfish exhibits and an overhaul in the Gulf of Mexico the tank.
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Jackson Square, New Orleans

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Nov 262008

Jackson Square, also known as Place d’Armes, is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Prior to its expansion, early New Orleans was originally centered around what was then called the Place d’ Armes. After the Battle of New Orleans, in 1814, the Place d’ Armes was renamed Jackson Square, after general Andrew Jackson. In the center of the park stands an equestrian statue of Jackson erected in 1856, one of three in America by sculptor Clark Mills. The square was originally designed by architect and landscaper Louis H. Pilié, although he is only given credit for the iron fence. Jackson Square is roughly the size of a city-block. The design of Jackson Square was modeled on the famous Place des Vosges in Paris France. The square originally overlooked the Mississippi River across Decatur Street, but the view was blocked in the 19th century by the building of larger levees. The riverfront was long given to shipping, but the administration of Mayor Moon Landrieu put in a scenic boardwalk along the river across from the Square; it is known as the “Moon Walk” in his honor. New Orleans tourist attractions.
GPS travel destinations: 29° 57′ 25.93″ N, 90° 3′ 47.04″ W

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Bourbon Street, New Orleans

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Jun 012008

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street is a famous and historic street that runs the length of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. When founded in 1718, the city was originally centered around the French Quarter. New Orleans has since expanded, but “The Quarter” remains the cultural hub, and Bourbon Street is the street best known by visitors. The most frequented section of Bourbon Street is “Upper Bourbon Street”, an eight-block section of popular tourist attractions. Bourbon Street begins at Canal Street (across Canal is Carondelet Street in the New Orleans Central Business District). The straight street continues downriver, southwest to northeast a few blocks from and roughly paralleling the Mississippi River, and comes to its terminus at Pauger Street in the Faubourg Marigny. (In the 19th century, Pauger was named as a continuation of Bourbon Street.) Bourbon Street was named in honor of the House of Bourbon, the ruling French Royal Family, at the time of the city’s founding. Best place to travel for music lovers.
GPS tourist destinations: 29°57’32.37″N, 90° 3’54.90″W

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St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

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Apr 232008

Saint Louis Cathedral, also known as the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France, is the cathedral in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

It is located on the Place John Paul II (French: Place Jean-Paul II), a promenaded section of Chartres Street (rue de Chartres) that stretches one block between St. Peter Street (rue Saint-Pierre) on the upriver boundary and St. Ann Street (rue Sainte-Anne) on the downriver boundary. It is the oldest, continuously operating cathedral in the United States. While not usually considered the largest or grandest of the city’s Catholic churches, this historic Cathedral remains an important religious and social center, as well as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans. Located next to Jackson Square, with its statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback, and facing the Mississippi River, the St. Louis Cathedral is one of New Orleans’ most recognizable landmarks. It is often used as the backdrop for newscasts and political speeches featuring the city of New Orleans. It is situated between the historic buildings of the Cabildo and the Presbytere. It is one of the few Catholic churches in the United States that fronts a major public square, indicative of the Catholic roots of New Orleans. Nice vacation location.
GPS tourist destination: 29° 57′ 28.8″ N, 90° 3′ 49.68″ W

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