The parishes are remnants of a bygone era, as Louisiana was Roman Catholic during both France and Spain’s ruling of the state. The boundaries, or parishes, neatly coincided with the state’s church parishes.The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 caused the Territory of New Orleans to come into play. What is a parish in New Orleans? The […]

French Quarter. 1. French Quarter. The French Quarter of New Orleans is what most tourists come to see when they visit the city. Set along a bend on the Mississippi River, the main attraction here is the architecture, but it is also a great area for dining and entertainment. What are the nicest areas of […]

New Orleans ranked as one of the most sinful cities in the United States. Perhaps to the surprise of no one, New Orleans has been ranked as one of the most sinful cities in the United States. A survey by Wallet Hub ranks the Crescent City as the 19th most sinful city in the country […]

New Orleans is called the Crescent City because the original town-the Vieux Carré, also called the French Quarter-was built at a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. The town was founded about 1718 by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville. Why is it called Crescent? The word crescent is derived etymologically from the present […]

There’s no escaping perspiration when you’re spending your summer days in New Orleans. Because of this, you want to wear clothes that are breathable.Cotton sundresses for ladies, cotton shirts, and loose fitting shorts for men seem to be a no-fail route to take when dressing for a New Orleans summer. What clothes do people wear […]

Y’at. You’ll hear this one a lot, since it is the most common greeting around New Orleans. Usually posed as a question — “Where y’at?” — the phrase really means “Hi, how are you?” and not “Where are you?” as most outsiders might think. What is the saying in New Orleans? Laissez les bon temps […]

A highlight of the holiday season every year in New Orleans is the bonfires on the levee, built to guide Papa Noël (Santa Claus). Another spectacular yule time site is Candlelight Caroling in Jackson Square. Is Christmas a good time to visit New Orleans? While the Big Easy is enjoyable any time of the year, […]

New Orleans has an essential witchy atmosphere and a long history with the occult and hauntings. A trip to N’awlins just isn’t complete without engaging with the magical underbelly of the city. Is New Orleans a spiritual place? Louisiana is known for its deep spiritual history. Home to Marie Laveau, the Voodoo culture is very […]

Louisiana has been losing about 25 square miles of land per year in recent decades”. “If temperatures continue to warm, sea level is likely to rise one to three feet during the next century. Rising sea level has the same effect as sinking land, so changing climate is likely to accelerate coastal erosion and land […]

Although little is left of it, New Orleans itself has had a red light district: Storyville. Prostitution became illegal in Storyville in 1917; however, before then, it was crowded with brothels and saloons.Since then, New Orleans has been a place riddled, just as much of the world is, with sexual assaults. Where is Red Light […]

Spring in New Orleans often means rain, and while temperatures are typically mild, it can get hot!What to Pack: T-shirts, tank tops, and shorts. A light jacket or sweater for layering in the mornings or evenings. Umbrella. Rain coat (this can double as your jacket or sweater!) Rain boots. Do you need rain boots in […]

Convent of the Ursulines. The oldest building in Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley is the stately Convent of the Ursulines at 1100 Chartres. Designed by a French-trained military engineer in 1745, it was completed in 1753. What is the oldest thing in New Orleans? The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the […]

After flood walls broke during Katrina, the park was flooded for 20 days to a depth of 6-to-8 feet by waters from Lake Pontchartrain. How long did water stay in New Orleans after Katrina? With most of the flooding as deep as 10 feet, it took weeks for waters to recede. Chaotic conditions following the […]

Generally speaking, New Orleans is one of the cheaper of the major tourist cities in the United States, except for Mardi Gras week when hotels understandably double or triple prices. The rest of the year this is a city that provides great value for visitors, with great meals available even in lower price ranges. How […]

Tremé (/trəˈmeɪ/ trə-MAY) is a neighborhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Tremé” is often rendered as Treme, and the neighborhood is sometimes called by its more formal French name, Faubourg Tremé; it is listed in the New Orleans City Planning Districts as Tremé / Lafitte, from when including the Lafitte Projects. Whats the meaning of Treme? […]