3 Best Landmarks in New Orleans, LA

“Jackson Square is set in the heart of the French Quarter overlooking the Mississippi River. The square covers 2.5 acres and sees more than 2 million visitors and locals annually. The place is surrounded by historic structures, including St. Louis Cathedral, Presbytere, and Cabildo. Jackson Square has retail stores, museums, galleries, and restaurants. They have a house with a prestigious apartment collection on the second and third floors. The square has been around for more than two centuries. Jackson Square's tours are immersive, exciting, and historically accurate, and you'll have a lot of fun with well-rated, top-rated licensed guides. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. Admission is free for all visitors.”

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“Louisiana State Museum-The Cabildo is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral. The building was converted to the Louisiana State Museum in 1908 and has been used to educate the public on Louisiana's history. The museum exhibits Louisiana's history by displaying pieces from the museum's extensive collection, such as documents, paintings, and 3D items. This beautiful Spanish colonial building has many rare artifacts from America's history. Visits from foreign ambassadors and several significant activities took place within the Cabildo in Louisiana. The museum offers free admission for children under six.”

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“Hermann-Grima House was built in 1831 which has over 3,000 decorative art objects, including sculptures, furniture, and other artifacts. The building has the only extant horse stable and open-hearth kitchen from the 1830s in the French Quarter. The home has one of the few working open-hearth kitchens in the state, and from October through May, it offers cooking demonstrations in the kitchen twice a month on Thursdays. The home is identified as one of the earliest examples of American architecture in the French Quarter. The building also holds the only remaining original and intact horse stable in the French Quarter. This house and adjacent outbuildings take tourists back in time to learn about this busy home from the 19th century, its wealthy owners, and the enslaved people who worked on the farm. Hermann-Grima House conducts two week-long camps for children during the summer and a specialized field trip during the holidays.”

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