8 Places Around New Orleans To Take Instagram-Worthy Photos

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New Orleans is a very photogenic city, from the skyscrapers to the renovated shotgun houses in the neighborhoods. It’s clear that New Orleans is one of the most instagrammable cities in America.

Want to know what places make for the best Instagram-worthy photos around the Crescent City? We’re going to show you.

Bourbon Street

If you can avoid the overzealous reveler, Bourbon Street is a must-visit to document the colorful charm of one of America’s oldest cities.

Preservation Hall

726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116

One of the most musically important sites in New Orleans, Preservation Hall seems to play a tune when you look at each wall.

Lafayette Square

S Maestri Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130

One of New Orleans’ best parks, Lafayette Square is located in the heart of the city’s business district, but it’s also close to some great dining spots.

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116

The St. Louis Cathedral is actually on Jackson Square, so you can photograph two birds with one stone, as they say. The cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the oldest active cathedral in America.

Jackson Square

701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

The Garden District

Known for its many stately homes, the Garden District is labeled as such because after its incorporation into the city, the houses, many times only two structures were built on one city block, typically were surrounded by large gardens.

Steamboat Natchez

If you really want to enjoy the breeze on the lakefront, there’s no better view than the Steamboat Natchez, which has daily voyages for super-cheap.

New Orleans Museum Of Art

Along with the beautiful views, you can learn some history at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Pictured here is the museum’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

Final Word

If you’re thinking about visiting New Orleans, you should definitely put these places on your must-visit list. Not only will it deepen your appreciation for the city’s many sights, but you’ll capture some of the most beautiful photos of New Orleans.

New Orleans is a top destination for air travelers the world over. The reason? The city’s vibrant culture, top-notch cuisine and its many things to do and see.

Looking to visit the Crescent City? Here’s the cheapest time to travel to New Orleans.

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.