Favorite Place: New Orleans

New Orleans had to be one of most interesting places I have visited, although my family and I were there only for a short while.  My favorite area in New Orleans has to be the French Quarter as the ambience of the area was just amazing.  There was music playing almost everywhere as well as street performers creating quite a lively atmosphere. There are also a bunch of historical sites such as the Jackson Square that lets you learn about the history of the area. Not to mention, the food there was just incredible.  If you have a chance, I would definitely check this place out. 




Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral by Wally Gobetz via Flickr

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  1. Laura GibbsJanuary 27, 2021 at 4:10 PM

    I am a huge fan of New Orleans also, Chris! And as you can imagine, it is.a place associated with all kinds of folklore and legend, mystery and magic... and that's also true of Louisiana in general, which is a really fascinating part of the United States. So if you are interested in doing a New-Orleans-themed project for this class, that could be really cool! You can find some legends, ancient and modern, here: New Orleans Urban Legends

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