Crescent City Connection consists of twin bridges approximately four kilometers long, spanning the Mississippi River. These unique engineering structures rank among the five longest cantilever bridges in the world, carrying up to 180,000 vehicles daily and frequently appearing in Hollywood movies. The familiar scenery can be seen in "A Love Song for Bobby Long" starring Scarlett Johansson.
St. Louis Cemetery is especially popular during the Mardi Gras celebrations. Few cities have “streets of the dead” that attract as many visitors. When describing the landmarks of New Orleans, it’s impossible to overlook the historic graves, including that of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.
Jackson Square, with its mid-19th-century wrought iron fences and monument. On a map of New Orleans attractions, it is labeled as America's Montmartre, a meeting place for creative intellectuals and free artists.
Saint Louis Cathedral, which is the heart of the historic part of the city. It was built in 1794 to replace the churches of French craftsmen that perished in the fire. As a reminder of that in photos of New Orleans landmarks, the cathedral is topped by three spires.
The map of New Orleans with attractions includes the massive indoor stadium “Mercedes-Benz Superdome,” the Contemporary Arts Center, the historic Old Ursuline Convent, and many other iconic landmarks of the city.
For travelers’ convenience, New Orleans attractions come with names and descriptions — a great way to plan your route in advance and make sure you don’t miss the most interesting places.
