Description
Join EZ-Tours on our Garden District Tour as we stroll the leafy, magnolia-shaded streets of the Garden District and a city of the dead, Lafayette Cemetery #1.
New Orleans is home to a wealth of historic landmarks, each telling a unique story about the city’s rich cultural heritage and architectural traditions. Here are some of the renowned sites that deserve attention:
- Colonel Short’s Villa: Located in the Garden District, this ornate villa showcases Greek Revival style with intricate ironwork. Its design and history reflect the grandeur of 19th-century wealth in New Orleans
- Briggs-Staub House: This rare Gothic Revival residence stands out with its charming details, offering a glimpse into a more European style of architecture uncommon in the region.
- Commander’s Palace Restaurant: A New Orleans institution since 1893, this iconic restaurant is as famous for its haute Creole cuisine as it is for its bright turquoise facade and tradition of excellence.
- Toby’s Corner: Known as the oldest house in the Garden District, this building is a fine specimen of early New Orleans architecture and offers a visual treat for history enthusiasts.
- Manning House: This historic residence, once home to the well-known Manning family, boasts enchanting Greek Revival elements that reflect the city’s architectural evolution.
- Brevard-Mahat-Rice House: This elegant mansion presents a harmonious blend of historical architectural styles and is a testament to the luxurious lifestyles of the city’s 19th-century elite.
- Rosegate: A breathtaking example of antebellum architecture, Rosegate captivates with its grand columns and lush gardens, symbolizing the opulence of the old South.
- Payne-Strachan House: Famed for its Italianate style, this historic house carries a legacy of grandeur, with its decorative brackets and wide porches offering a classic Southern charm.
- Lafayette Cemetery No. 1: One of the city’s oldest cemeteries, this historic burial ground features intricate mausoleums, a serene atmosphere, and countless stories of those who shaped New Orleans. It has become an iconic stop for visitors seeking to explore the cultural significance of the city’s cemeteries. (currently closed so we only discuss it from outside)
