Article written by: Cindy Bokma
I love to travel and as I’ve mentioned before, I have been to many places over the years. It occurred to me quite recently, that I should write about the places I have visited! Photography is a hobby that I enjoy immensely, visiting new places is a passion, why not combine the two?
One of my most treasured vacations is a visit to New Orleans. I had read about this city for a long time and was intrigued by the interesting history. As a matter of fact, my upcoming novel has a few scenes in New Orleans!
We were here for only a short time, just a few days. However, I had just enough time to capture some great pictures.
🌟 10 Facts About New Orleans
you might not know and 10 photo’s to inspire you to visit!
🌟 1. New Orleans became a part of the United States in April 1803.
🌟 2. New Orleans grew steadily with the arrival of Americans, French, Creoles, and Africans.
🌟 3. By the year 1840, New Orleans was the third most populated city in the US. Large numbers of German and Irish people started settling here.
🌟 4. New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz music as well as poker.
🌟 5. The city park in New Orleans is bigger than Central Park in New York City.
🌟 6. New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in America! I stayed in a haunted room at the Hotel Monteleone.
🌟 7. The St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square is one of the oldest in the USA.
🌟 8. Most of the buildings in The French Quarter were influenced by Spanish architecture.
🌟 9. New Orleans is built on a swamp so many cemeteries are above ground tombs.
🌟 10. Most bars offer plastic to-go cups, you can drink in the streets. The official motto is:
“Laissez lesbons temps rouler!”
“Let the good times roll!”
5StarTip🌟:
Below is a walking map of the route I used in taking the 10 pictures. This map directs you from the starting point of Jackson Square to Commander’s Palace where you can stop and have lunch before you head back to your hotel. The walk in one direction is about 55 min (2.7 miles) and is mostly flat.
For information and reservations for this famous New Orleans Restaurant that is the winner of seven James Beard Foundation Awards: Commander’s Palace
Final Thoughts:
New Orleans is famous for being the greatest city to visit for fun, parties, food festivals, events and culture! Some go to enjoy a Saints game at the Superdome and others we crave the amazing food. But mostly we associate New Orleans with Mardi Gras parade and the French Quarter. All this makes this city a wonderful destination.
I hope that you have been given another side to New Orleans with these pictures! There is so much more to New Orleans and all it offers!
Cheers to your travels and to enjoying all that is New Orleans!
Other Always5Star articles by Cindy Bokma:
Always5Star Guide To Planning Day Excursions On A New England Cruise
Always5Star Guide To The Los Angeles Arboretum
A Peaceful Escape When Visiting Los Angeles – The Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens
Always5Star Guide to a Day In Anza-Borrego, California
5StarTip🌟: A Secret Garden in Southern California – Myrtle Creek Nursery in Fallbrook, California
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A bit about the author: Cindy Bokma
Cindy Bokma grew up in New Jersey but now lives in California. Cindy is the author of
The Blondes of Bel Air, A Thousand Dollars for a Kiss and Here If You Need Me. She has also written a children’s book, Victorious Girls and has pitched television shows to networks such as Disney and Nickelodeon. She is an accomplished screenplay analyst, having worked for a popular Hollywood production company.
Order her book: Low Oxalate Cookbook – The Low-Oxalate Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook: 75 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Yeast-Free, Low-Sugar Recipes to Help You Stress Less and Feel Better on Amazon.
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About Pamela Rossi
I am passionate about travel and taking each moment and making it a five star experience. My goal is to create those experiences for YOU!
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