This is our first visit to legendary New Orleans and its even more legendary French Quarter. It has to rank as one of the premier tourist attractions in the U.S. Every effort has been made to retain its historical authenticity. The French Quarter's premier event--Mardi Gras--is fast approaching.
The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is the oldest Catholic cathedral in America. It has been in continuous use since its building in 1721-1727. Its just off Jackson Square (named for Andrew Jackson) and is flanked by two museums.
We spent an enjoyable interlude at the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park listening to a jam session. A quote from Louis Armstrong "What we play is life" hangs on the wall.
A New Orleans tradition is a visit to Cafe du Monde for beignetes. The lines were about two blocks long, but the beignetes were worth waiting for!
Carriages of various sizes line up around Jackson Square for a guided ride around the French Quarter. We walked for miles around the French Quarter--it's very pedestrian friendly.
Another unique sidewalk attraction is the human statue. This particular "statue" is one example. How would you like to be his make-up person?
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