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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 of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jackson Square, New Orleans
Prior to its expansion, early New Orleans was originally centered around what was then called the Place d’ Armes. After the , 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 in . The square originally overlooked the 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.  attractions.
GPS travel destinations: 29° 57′ 25.93″ N, 90° 3′ 47.04″ W

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Jan 17, 8:00pm at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart, New Orleans, LA
Fans in New Orleans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming B.B. King Concert. Scheduled to be held at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts on 1/17/2012, B.B. King Tick...

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Jan 18, 7:00pm at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St, New Orleans, LA

Jan 19, 3:30am at House of Blues - New Orleans, 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA

Jan 19, 7:00pm at House of Blues, 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Rise Against is coming to House Of Blues on 1/19/2012, and fans in New Orleans are sure to pack the house to see the Rise Against Concert live and in-person. If you want to join...

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Jan 21, 7:00pm at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St, New Orleans, LA
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St. Patrick’s Church, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Oct 262008
 

St. Patricks Church, New Orleans, Louisiana
St. Patrick’s Church is a and parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The parish was founded in 1833, and the current structure was completed in 1840. It is the second oldest parish in New Orleans (the oldest parish is St. Louis Cathedral), located upriver from the at 744 Camp Street in what is now the Central Business District. New Orleans .
GPS coordinates: 29° 56′ 47.92″ N, 90° 4′ 11.42″ W

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Jan 17, 8:00pm at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart, New Orleans, LA
Fans in New Orleans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming B.B. King Concert. Scheduled to be held at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts on 1/17/2012, B.B. King Tick...

St. Patricks Church, New Orleans, Louisiana
Jan 18, 7:00pm at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St, New Orleans, LA

Jan 19, 3:30am at House of Blues - New Orleans, 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA

Jan 19, 7:00pm at House of Blues, 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Rise Against is coming to House Of Blues on 1/19/2012, and fans in New Orleans are sure to pack the house to see the Rise Against Concert live and in-person. If you want to join...

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Jan 21, 7:00pm at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St, New Orleans, LA
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Bourbon Street, New Orleans

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Jun 012008
 
Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street is a famous and historic street that runs the length of the in New Orleans, Louisiana. When founded in 1718, the city was originally centered around the . 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 (across Canal is Carondelet Street in the New Orleans Central Business District). The continues downriver, southwest to northeast a few blocks from and roughly paralleling the , and comes to its terminus at Pauger Street in the . (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 .
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
 

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

St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans


It is located on the Place John Paul II (French: Place Jean-Paul II), a promenaded section of (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 . Located next to Jackson Square, with its statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback, and facing the , the St. Louis Cathedral is one of New Orleans’ most . It is often used as the backdrop for newscasts and political speeches featuring the . 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 .
GPS tourist destination: 29° 57′ 28.8″ N, 90° 3′ 49.68″ W

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