The Mississippi River winds through New Orleans, with the city built along one of its most prominent bends. Today, the river remains a vital artery for transporting goods to and from the city.
The Riverfront is a vibrant, tourist-friendly area filled with attractions, museums, riverboat excursions, and more. It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll or walkabout.
River Boats
Gathering Places
… for the locals:
…for the tourists:
Art by the river
The Aquarium mural is behind on the right.
Time to move on…
Streetwalking
New Orleans has many multi-story buildings that are very narrow.
Two primary reasons:
Instead of spreading outward (which was harder due to swamps and flooding), people built upward—and on narrow lots—to maximize usable space.
After fires in the late 1700s, the city was rebuilt under Spanish Louisiana influence. That brought architectural styles similar to dense European cities like Paris or Barcelona, including narrow buildings with deeper interiors, interior courtyards, and multiple floors for living above shops.
Now you know!
(There are two examples in this post)
The sign plastered to the car window says, “Booted by the City of New Orleans, LA.”
(For those of you not familiar, the yellow device on the tire is a Denver Boot. The car cannot be driven until somebody… official… comes and removes the boot, usually after a hefty fine is paid.)
THE NEW DRINK
EMERSONS
GINGER- MINT
JULEP
The name comes from Isaac E. Emerson, a wealthy chemist and businessman, best known for inventing Bromo-Seltzer. He’s credited with creating and promoting the drink in the late 1800s–early 1900s.
The House of Blues…
featuring:
Clockwise from top left: Stevie Wonder, Clifton Chenier, BB King (behind the flag), James Brown, Bessie Smith, Roosevelt Sykes, Otis Rush, Sonny Boy Williamson, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Rogers, Billie Holiday, Jackie Wilson
All greats!
The widest street in New Orleans.
The street was originally planned in the early 1800s as a divider between the old French/Spanish city and the newer American sector.
Finishing off with an
“Only In New Orleans”
Go hang out with Willie at his place…
along with your galpal, Betty Boop, while…
watching a guy in the middle of the street wearing his Santa hat and dancing with a hula hoop!
I love New Orleans!!!
April 30, 2026, from an April 10 visit.
Thanks for visiting!
This is the last of four New Orleans Roadtrip posts. Click/ tap here for all the Roadtrip posts.
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