The Big Easy. Crescent City. NOLA. Whatever you choose to call the iconic city, there’s no place like New Orleans. The city received 9.52 million visitors in 2014, and its tourism industry shows no signs of slowing down.
And of course, some of those tourists fall head over heels for the land of po’boys and Mardi Gras and decide to call it home. Whether you’ve been a New Orleanian since birth or are new to the city, you’ll find it has some of most inspiring and vibrant neighborhoods around.
From the 19
th century homes of Uptown to the colorful shotgun houses of Bywater, there’s something for everyone in New Orleans.
- Uptown
Billy Joel might as well have been thinking about New Orleans when he sang the classic hit, “Uptown Girl.” Uptown New Orleans is one of its most distinctive areas, running along Magazine Street, Jefferson Avenue, La Salle Street and Napoleon Avenue. The area falls under District 3 in the Uptown/Carrolton Area.
Here you’ll find stately homes on St. Charles Avenue and the beautiful oak trees of Audubon Park. Uptown is characterized by its charming, classically New Orleans style. If you love center hall and double-gallery houses, then you’ll love Uptown.
- Midcity
If living like a
local is your thing, then Midcity may be the perfect place to make your home. Located smack dab in the middle of New Orleans, the area has a more tranquil vibe than Uptown and the Central Business District.
That doesn’t mean Midcity is short on entertainment, however. You’ll find plenty to do with nearby attractions including Bayou St. John, the City Park and New Orleans Museum of Art. Raised-basement houses are a common architectural style in Midcity.
- Central Business District
The Central Business District (CBD) combines the hustle and bustle of city life with the ease of Southern living. The Mississippi River runs to the east of the district, making it New Orleans’s closest equivalent to a downtown. Here you’ll find the heart of New Orleans’ business activity with the Mercedez-Benz Superdome, Harrah’s Casino and Canal Place.
In CBD, you’ll find plenty of skyscrapers, high-rise apartments and condos to satisfy the most metropolitan of tastes. Be sure to check out the nearby Warehouse District for world-class art galleries and premier museums.
- Faubourg Marigny
It’s nearly impossible to talk about New Orleans neighborhoods without mentioning the artsy and incredibly popular Faubourg Marigny. A wonderful mix of colonial French, Spanish and Caribbean architecture, the neighborhood retains a Mardi Gras element all year round.
Just around the corner from the French Quarter, Marigny falls between Esplanade Avenue and Press Street. Its unforgettable Creole cottages, American townhouses and shotgun houses give the neighborhood its distinctively eclectic style.
- Bywater
One of the most up and coming neighborhoods in New Orleans, Bywater is located near the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny. The laid-back neighborhood has seen a revival of late with local artists and musicians moving into escape the high prices of the French Quarter. However, you’ll see plenty of families in the area as well.
You’ll love exploring the neighborhood’s local pubs and eateries on foot. Classic shotgun houses in bright colors make Bywater one of the most vibrant areas in New Orleans.
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