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Curbed New Orleans’s greatest hits
We’ve closed up shop for the time being, but we’re leaving you with a curated selection of best stories and maps.
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The 31 best things to do in New Orleans with kids
With a vibrant food scene, a walkable downtown, and a system of streetcars that make transportation a breeze, New Orleans offers an array of child-friendly activities that you won't find anywhere else.
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Stunning New Orleans cemeteries you can't miss
From famous above-ground cemeteries to more off-the-radar finds
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9 shrines and altars in New Orleans, mapped
A myriad of spiritual traditions and neigborhoods are represented in this tour.
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14 nearby small towns you need to visit right now
Several towns near the Crescent City are jam-packed with museums, architecture, and adventure.
The best 19th-century vacation rentals in New Orleans
Where else are you going to live out your Interview with the Vampire fantasies?
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Construction projects happening in New Orleans, mapped
Here is a growing map of the some of the most anticipated developments, constructions, and renovations happening throughout the city.
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The best stores for home goods and design services
We've mapped the best New Orleans stores for interior design services, furniture, accessories, lighting, and more.
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11 creepy spots in NOLA
From an abandoned amusement park in New Orleans East to the scene of a horrific murder-suicide in the French Quarter, these sites are chilling in their own unique way.
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Exploring New Orleans' secret spots
Take a purposeful detour onto these secretive alleys, cul-de-sacs, and neighborhoods-within-neighborhoods.
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New Orleans’s ultimate horror movie filming locations map
From "Interview with the Vampire" to "American Horror Story"
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The 24 most iconic sites in New Orleans, mapped
Celebrating New Orleans’s rich culture, here is a map of some of the most iconic buildings in the city that are testament to its unique architectural history.
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An architectural walking tour of Algiers Point
Why not plan a day trip to the West Bank?
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Crescent City Community Land Trust brings 10 affordable homes to the lower 9th Ward
The homes range in price from $33,000 to $90,000
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New Orleans’ 5 most underrated sites, according to two architecture professors
They literally wrote the book about it
Partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel scheduled for implosion
Two bodies will be recovered after the implosion
Here’s what to expect at this weekend’s Weird Homes Tour in New Orleans
Abodes ranging from a former jail to a 171-square-foot tiny house
Here’s how to get to the new MSY airport terminal
The sleek new terminal designed by architect Cesar Pelli opens tomorrow
The French Quarter’s LaLaurie Mansion will star in a new horror franchise
The film is being developed by creators of the mega-successful Conjuring series
Street closures surrounding the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel remain in effect
The half-built hotel collapsed onto Canal Street on October 12
7 things you didn’t know about Lake Pontchartrain
For National Estuaries Week, get to know the estuarine system that supports 2.1 million people
Peep the new art in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden and Poydras Street
Why not check out these sculptures as soon as the high falls below 90 degrees?
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10 coworking spaces to try in New Orleans
It’s no secret that New Orleans has seen an influx of entrepreneurship over the last several years, and one effect of that is the creation of beautiful coworking spaces around town that provide flexible alternatives to the traditional office space lease.
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22 places to take a stroll in New Orleans
Whether you are a window shopper, an avid walker, or a curious tourist, here is a list of 22 places to take a stroll in New Orleans.
Gordon Plaza art exhibit opens at Tulane University
The cancer-plagued neighborhood is a subject of an exhibit examining pollution and its impact on marginalized communities
Take a look at NOLA’s first crowdfunded homes
They’re architect Jonathan Tate’s latest innovation
Gordon Plaza residents demand relocation from toxic neighborhood
Residents of the cancer-plagued development met with the mayor on Thursday
A new website from the New Orleans Health Department tracks homeless outreach
The city’s homeless population, once in decline, has stagnated over the past year
New MSY hits another construction snag
Officials say the airport is still set to open this fall
Entergy solar panels are coming to Uptown’s streetcar barn
The panels will add more than 90 megawatts of solar power to the city’s grid
In Bywater, a circa 1900 shotgun conversion asks $300K
A modern update to a classic New Orleans design
Louisiana Children’s Museum to close its big blue doors on Julia Street
The museum will open its new home in City Park in August
In Bywater, a converted double built circa 1800s asks $429K
A restrained, elegant renovation preserved the pine heart floors, wainscoting, and cypress doors
Got $15,000 to blow on rent? Consider this circa-1830s French Quarter compound
It includes a saltwater pool and three guest suites
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Everything you need to know about throwing a second-line parade
Prepping for a quintessential New Orleans tradition.
Elegant, renovated Garden District side hall asks $859K
Chandeliers and mantels galore on a petite fenced lot with a brick patio
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The essential sights to see in New Orleans
These 17 destinations—all walkable from the French Quarter or accessible on public transit—would make for a perfect riverfront excursion.