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New Orleans Travel Guide

New Orleans is known for its multicultural heritage, cuisine, architecture, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual Mardi Gras and other celebrations and festivals. The city is often referred to as "the most unique city in America".

About New Orleans

New Orleans covers an area of 350.2 sq. miles (907 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 600,000 people being a major southern United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana. It is world-famous for its plethora of unique architectural styles.

Shopping

s1.jpgSome of the shops include Crafts Market African Art 1021 N. Peters 522-0722 African Art offers a divine atmosphere and feeling of being in Africa! Specializing in African artifacts, wonderful wood carvings, exotic oils, incense and more. Art Attacks (504) 524-1944 For over 16 years Art Attacks has featured posters, limited edition prints and one-of-a-kind items by local artists. Latin’s Hand (504) 588-2662 www.latinshand.com Authentic, primitive handcrafts from all over Latin America. Hammocks, Panama hats, leather handbags, cotton cloth and ceramic wall hangings. Parker Pottery and Craft Gallery 1023 N. Peters (504) 566-0181 See the original pottery workings of New Orleans artist Robert Parker. The gallery also includes jewelry, wind chimes, magnets, painting and prints. All handcrafted by local artists. French Market Gift Shop 824 Decatur (504) 522-6004 or (800) 433-6004 Postcards, figurines, charms, framed prints, candles, keychains, coffee mugs and other New Orleans souvenirs. You can also get spices, seafood and cookbooks in the Farmer’s Market section.

Riverwalk

Toulouse Royale Gifts

Cigar Factory

Canal Street



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