While beauty isn’t always the first thing people associate with New Orleans, it should be. New Orleans is one of the most beautiful places in America, no question. Around here, we have some of the most jaw-dropping views and hidden spots that are simply amazing. Here are the most beautiful and incredible places in New Orleans, hands down.
- Bayou Bridges, City Park
facebook.com/NewOrleansCityPark Enter the park off of City Park Ave, near the gates at Anseman Ave., and you’ll find some of the most gorgeous views within the park.
- St. Charles Mansions
Louisiana Dreams Photography / Facebook The gorgeous mansions on St. Charles Ave., like this one found near Tulane University, will simply blow you away. Check them out while riding the streetcar.
- Louis Armstrong Park
Facebook.com / Louis Armstrong This gorgeous park honors the great Louis Armstrong.
- Commander’s Palace, Garden District
facebook.com/CommandersPalace While the food and impeccable service lures diners night after night, the exterior and interior dining rooms here will take your breath away.
- The Tree of Life, Audubon Park
Facebook.com / Tree of Life Found at the exit to the Riverfront Park behind the Audubon Zoo on East Drive, this iconic tree is simply gorgeous.
- The Columns Hotel
Facebook.com / The Columns Hotel Another amazing place to have a drink and see the streetcar roll by on St. Charles Ave., the Columns never disappoints. 2811 St. Charles Ave.
- Lake Pontchartrain Lakefront
Facebook.com / Lake Pontchartrain As the sun is setting, jump in your car and park it somewhere along Lakeshore Drive. For an extra boost of beauty, go past the Yacht club all the way to the end of the point on Breakwater Drive.
- The Botanical Gardens, City Park
Facebook.com / City Park The amazing collection of water lilies found here would be enough to rank this place as one of the most beautiful–and that is just the tip of the iceberg of the gardens here.
- Longue Vue House and Gardens
facebook.com/LongueVueHouseandGardens Take a tour of these gorgeous grounds that will simply take your breath away. 7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, 70124
- Lakefront Airport
Flickr.com / Sandra Cohen-Rose This newly renovated art deco masterpiece is quickly becoming one of the most popular places for weddings and other parties. 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
- St. Joes Bar, Uptown
flickr.com/photos/alykat This hidden gem in Uptown New Orleans is one of the most cozy and beautiful bars in the city. 5535 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Metairie Cemetery
flickr.com/photos/locosteve The amazing array of marble sculptures and tombs here make it one of the most beautiful and unique places in the city. 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans 70124
- Audubon Place, Uptown
flickr.com/photos/wallyg The simply amazing mansions that line the street here will blow your mind…if you can get through the gates! Between Newcomb Blvd. and Law Road on St. Charles Ave.
- Jackson Square
flickr.com/photos/markalandooley The iconic square in the heart of the French Quarter will definitely bring a smile to your face. 700 Decatur St, New Orleans LA 70116
- Fortier Park, 3310 Esplanade Ave.
flickr.com/photos/infrogmation This pocket park tucked near the end of Esplanade Ave at City Park, is a beautiful place to spend a sunny afternoon.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
flickr.com/photos/photographingtravis Another gorgeous and historic cemetery that will give you a deep sense of the beauty NOLA cemeteries have to offer. 425 Basin St., New Orleans, LA 70112
- Race and Religious
Facebook.com / Race & Religious This Lower Garden District gem offers an amazing courtyard framed by classic New Orleans architecture. It’s quickly become one of the most popular places to get married in New Orleans. 510 Race St., New Orleans
- Cafe Amelie
Cafe Amelie / Facebook Easily the most gorgeous public courtyard in the French Quarter, the 150-year old Princess of Monaco courtyard will make you fall in love. 912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
- Algiers Courthouse
google.com/maps/ This amazing and historic courthouse is a favorite for those wanting to tie the knot in a low key way with the Mississippi River right outside the door. 225 Morgan St., New Orleans, 70114
- The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans
facebook.com/TheRooseveltNewOrleans Step inside this breathtaking hotel and be transported to another world. 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans
What did you think of our list of the most beautiful places in New Orleans? Weren’t those simply gorgeous photographs? These are some truly jaw-dropping spots in New Orleans! What did we miss?
facebook.com/NewOrleansCityPark
Enter the park off of City Park Ave, near the gates at Anseman Ave., and you’ll find some of the most gorgeous views within the park.
Louisiana Dreams Photography / Facebook
The gorgeous mansions on St. Charles Ave., like this one found near Tulane University, will simply blow you away. Check them out while riding the streetcar.
Facebook.com / Louis Armstrong
This gorgeous park honors the great Louis Armstrong.
facebook.com/CommandersPalace
While the food and impeccable service lures diners night after night, the exterior and interior dining rooms here will take your breath away.
Facebook.com / Tree of Life
Found at the exit to the Riverfront Park behind the Audubon Zoo on East Drive, this iconic tree is simply gorgeous.
Facebook.com / The Columns Hotel
Another amazing place to have a drink and see the streetcar roll by on St. Charles Ave., the Columns never disappoints. 2811 St. Charles Ave.
Facebook.com / Lake Pontchartrain
As the sun is setting, jump in your car and park it somewhere along Lakeshore Drive. For an extra boost of beauty, go past the Yacht club all the way to the end of the point on Breakwater Drive.
Facebook.com / City Park
The amazing collection of water lilies found here would be enough to rank this place as one of the most beautiful–and that is just the tip of the iceberg of the gardens here.
facebook.com/LongueVueHouseandGardens
Take a tour of these gorgeous grounds that will simply take your breath away. 7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, 70124
Flickr.com / Sandra Cohen-Rose
This newly renovated art deco masterpiece is quickly becoming one of the most popular places for weddings and other parties. 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
flickr.com/photos/alykat
This hidden gem in Uptown New Orleans is one of the most cozy and beautiful bars in the city. 5535 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
flickr.com/photos/locosteve
The amazing array of marble sculptures and tombs here make it one of the most beautiful and unique places in the city. 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans 70124
flickr.com/photos/wallyg
The simply amazing mansions that line the street here will blow your mind…if you can get through the gates! Between Newcomb Blvd. and Law Road on St. Charles Ave.
flickr.com/photos/markalandooley
The iconic square in the heart of the French Quarter will definitely bring a smile to your face. 700 Decatur St, New Orleans LA 70116
flickr.com/photos/infrogmation
This pocket park tucked near the end of Esplanade Ave at City Park, is a beautiful place to spend a sunny afternoon.
flickr.com/photos/photographingtravis
Another gorgeous and historic cemetery that will give you a deep sense of the beauty NOLA cemeteries have to offer. 425 Basin St., New Orleans, LA 70112
Facebook.com / Race & Religious
This Lower Garden District gem offers an amazing courtyard framed by classic New Orleans architecture. It’s quickly become one of the most popular places to get married in New Orleans. 510 Race St., New Orleans
Cafe Amelie / Facebook
Easily the most gorgeous public courtyard in the French Quarter, the 150-year old Princess of Monaco courtyard will make you fall in love. 912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
google.com/maps/
This amazing and historic courthouse is a favorite for those wanting to tie the knot in a low key way with the Mississippi River right outside the door. 225 Morgan St., New Orleans, 70114
facebook.com/TheRooseveltNewOrleans
Step inside this breathtaking hotel and be transported to another world. 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans
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