Most reviewed Historic Walking Areas in Louisiana


  1. 4.5 French Quarter (22.7k reviews)
    - Great Entertainment and Drinks
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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    A must-see for its high energy and rich history, the French Quarter is New Orleans’ heart and cultural center. Enjoy the lively atmosphere amid magnificent colonial architecture and skilled street performers—and don’t miss the finest galleries in the city and landmarks like the sumptuous St. Louis Cathedral. Linger around till after dark to jam to live jazz in one of the district’s renowned clubs. For a full experience, you can join a food, haunted or jazz tour from a knowledgeable local guide. Book your visit between February and early March to attend the raucous street parties of Mardi Gras. – Tripadvisor See more..
  2. 4.5 Jackson Square (16.3k reviews)
    - Beautiful Jackson Square
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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    This historic landmark in the French Quarter is the cultural center of the city, home to a vibrant and bustling open-air artist colony. See more..
  3. 4.5 Garden District (8.923 reviews)
    - Garden District with D.J
    Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
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    Once favored by America's elite, this iconic neighborhood is home to grand historic mansions, quirky indie boutiques, and beautifully cultivated gardens. See more..
  4. 4.5 Royal Street (7.778 reviews)
    - Greeeeaaaat Shopping
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas
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    One of New Orlean's oldest streets in the French Quarter, this stretch has tons to explore thanks to its curio shops, concept stores, and art galleries. See more..
  5. 4.5 Vermilionville (841 reviews)
    - Beautiful historical village
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Walking Areas
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    Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food. See more..
  6. 4.5 Acadian Village (398 reviews)
    - Cajun village with lots of information
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
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    Step back in time to a small 19th-century Cajun bayou community, which includes genuine Cajun homes relocated and combined with recreated period buildings and a Native American museum. See more..
  7. 3.5 Red River District (70 reviews)
    - Don't go at night
    Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
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    If you go at night, stay in your car and view from your car. Not a safe neighborhood at night. View the lights and sights from your casino hotel room or walk the boardwalk on the Bossier side. Stay away from the Shreveport side after night fall. It's just not safe. See more..
  8. 4.0 Charpentier Historic District (44 reviews)
    - House's at the Best
    Historic Walking Areas
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    This is a beautiful place to drive through if you're wanting to just go site seeing. I've driven through many times an never get tired of seeing it again. They just built a new house I want to go see now that it is finished. Those old homes have been around for a long time. See more..
  9. 4.0 Pleasant Hill Battlefield (2 reviews)
    - Mansfield State Historic Site -Louisiana Battlefields Visitor Centre
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Battlefields • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues
    Public Park on a portion of the 1864 Pleasant Hill Battlefield. Monuments tell of the battle as well as the old town-site of Pleasant Hill. The Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery holds the remains of Union and Confederate dead as well as notable citizens of the town. A reenactment is held every year, the second weekend in April. See more..

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