Voodoo Spiritual Temple

828 Rampart St. New Orleans, LA
504-522-9627

Located in the city's oldest cemetery, this temple is still in active use by practitioners of voodoo.

St. Roch and the Campo Santo

1725 St. Roch Ave New Orleans, La
504-945-5961

A small room just off the altar at St. Roch (who was the patron saint of plague victims) where successfully healed patients leave their part or piece that has been healed, supposedly by the saint. There is a bizarre collection of such items as eyeballs, crutches, false limbs and organs.

Old Absinthe House

240 Bourbon St New Orleans, La
504-523-3181
http://www.oldabsinthehouse.com/

For almost 200 years, the Old Absinthe House bar has been a staple of life in the French Quarter.

Cabildo

701 Chartres St. New Orleans, La
504-568-6968
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cabildo.htm

The site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer ceremonies in 1803 and the State's most important historical building. Several important historical events took place within the Cabildo and it has been visited by five American Presidents.

Lalaurie Mansion

1140 Royal St New Orleans, La

Considered one of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter

Elms Mansion

3029 St Charles Ave New Orleans, La
504-895-5493
http://www.elmsmansion.com/

Italianate style architecture containing 24-karat gold sconces and a 48-foot grand ballroom lined with jeweled windows

Old Ursuline Convent

1112 Chartres St at Ursuline New Orleans, La
504-529-3040

The oldest building in the Mississipi River Valley built in 1752, the convent housed the famous Sister of Ursula.

Gallier House

1118 Royal St New Orleans, La
504-525-5661
http://www.hgghh.org/

James Gallier, Jr. built this historic home in 1857 which showcases life in the 1800’s. View the fully furnished home, detailed garden, elegant carriageway, and restored slave quarters.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

3421 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, La
504-525-9585

Founded in 1789, this is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lafayette Cemetery

1400 block of Washington Ave New Orleans, La
504-525-3377

Lafayette is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city. Officially established in 1833, it is known for its trademark tombs and numerous appearances in movies.

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and Bar

941 Bourbon Street New Orleans, La
504-523-0066

Visit the oldest bar in America, built before 1772. It is one of the few remaining original French architectural buildings left standing. This blacksmith shop was operated by the infamous pirate, Jean Laffite, who aided Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans.

Garden District

St. Charles Ave New Orleans, La

A scenic area of the city that features numerous historic homes. Enjoy the area either on foot or ride the famed streetcars of St. Charles.