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  • Exchange Passage: The extraordinary French Quarter street you might not even know is there, Part 1

    Exchange Passage: The extraordinary French Quarter street you might not even know is there, Part 1

    If you have taken the time to walk through the French Quarter, you might discover a very special alley, running from Canal Street down to Conti Street and sandwiched between Royal and Chartres.  This mysterious, easy-to-miss passageway has been called Exchange Place, Exchange Alley, and Exchange Passage. And it just so happens that this tiny…

  • Demourelles Island: The Story of New Orleans’ Little-Known Island on Bayou St. John

    Demourelles Island: The Story of New Orleans’ Little-Known Island on Bayou St. John

    You most definitely know about Bayou St. John. It’s one of New Orleans’ treasures, a sanctuary along which you can sit with friends for a drink, jog, or — if the season’s right — maybe even boil some crawfish. But did you know Bayou St. John is also home to an island, called Demourelles Island,…

  • Rediscover the 1984 World’s Fair in Present Day New Orleans

    Rediscover the 1984 World’s Fair in Present Day New Orleans

    For a long time, hosting a World’s Fair was an extremely big deal. People would travel across the globe to a host city to experience the newest, cutting edge technologies and learn about different cultures.  New Orleans hosted its first World’s Fair in 1884, mostly in what is now Audubon Park. But our fair city…

  • Piazza d’Italia: A Hidden New Orleans Landmark

    Piazza d’Italia: A Hidden New Orleans Landmark

    As summer approaches, maybe you’re daydreaming about the Italian vacation you’ve always wanted: the vibrant culture, the people, and the charming piazzas to sit in as you eat your Italian food and sip on your Italian wine. But guess what? If it’s an Italian piazza you’re after, there’s no need to fly across an ocean.…