"The "American" Counterpart to the French Quarter" Garden District by grandmaR


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Taken from the St. Charles streetcar - Garden District
Taken from the St. Charles streetcar

The French Quarter is what many people think of when they think of New Orleans. But the Garden District is where the upstart rich Americans built their opulent homes between 1832 to 1900. It may be one of the best preserved collection of historic southern mansions in the United States.

Street Car Line - Garden District

Street Car Line

House opposite Uglesich's - Garden District

House opposite Uglesich

  • Last visit to Garden District: Dec 2004
  • Intro Updated Jan 30, 2012
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Audubon Park - Garden District The Zoo Things to Do (3)

You can go to the zoo by riding the John James Audubon up the river 7 miles from the Aquarium. But you can also take the... more travel advice

Tombs in St. Louis #3 - Garden District Walking Tour Things to Do (3)

If I was in better shape, I'd do walking tour like this one that Lee W. Nelson has (with photos) on his iNetTours.com... more travel advice

St. Charles line historic plaque on Lee Circle - Garden District History of New Orleans Street Cars Favorites (3)

ST. CHARLES LINE The New Orleans Carrollton R.R. Co. began passenger train service on September 26, 1835.... more travel advice

Uglesich's door - Garden District Two Blocks from St. Charles Restaurants (1)

I saw Uglesich's (pronounced YU-gul-sitch) profiled on Rachael Ray's $40/day TV show when it was in New Orleans. The... more travel advice

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