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Looking for Something Different in New Orleans? Try a Pirate Tour

New Orleans isn’t a city people visit to do the ordinary. You can find great restaurants, beautiful hotels and museums in cities all over the world. But one of the reasons people come to New Orleans is to experience something they simply can’t find anywhere else. And if you’re looking for unique things to do…

Secret History of Jackson Square: What Most Visitors Never See

Most visitors to Jackson Square see exactly what they expect: street artists lining the iron fence, musicians filling the air with sound, and the towering presence of St. Louis Cathedral rising above it all. But what most people miss is this: Jackson Square isn’t just a beautiful landmark—it’s one of the most layered, contested, and…

St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square: The Heart of New Orleans History

Standing at the center of Jackson Square, the iconic St. Louis Cathedral is more than just a postcard landmark—it is the oldest continuously active Catholic cathedral in the United States and one of the most historically significant sites in all of New Orleans. For over 300 years, this cathedral has witnessed the rise, destruction, and…