Best History Museum in Gretna

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Best History Museum in Gretna

The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum
4.8 (17193 ratings)5 (25720 ratings)
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
War museumMuseumsHistory museumNational museumMilitary MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Thrillist
Every Single Free Museum in New Orleans
"Warehouse DistrictSuffice it to say, if you served in the United States Military during WWII, you’re granted free admission to the National WWII Museum, which is a really amazing place worth paying to visit, anyhow. But if you’re not a member of “The Greatest Generation,” but still a US veteran, you can still visit the museum for free on certain national holidays (check the website for details). Again, though, you should pay to check this place out: it has boats, and tanks, and airplanes, and a 4D cinematic experience narrated by Tom Hanks."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"A few metres before reaching the shore of Tetere Beach, a dirt track to the west leads to 30 or more abandoned amtracks (amphibious troop carriers). Many of these rusty relics are shielded by prickly thorns, which adds to the poignancy of the site."
The Cabildo
The Cabildo
4.4 (335 ratings)4 (373 ratings)
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Local history museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkSpecialty Museums
The Historic New Orleans Collection (New exhibition center)
The Historic New Orleans Collection (New exhibition center)
4.7 (386 ratings)4.5 (590 ratings)
Museum made up of historic, restored buildings that offer exhibits & tours plus a gift shop.
520 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
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"The Historic New Orleans Collection is set on a handsome campus in the heart of the French Quarter. Some of the 10 buildings on the property date back to the late 18th-century; archaeological digs have uncovered remnants of barracks that date as far back at 1720. Focusing on the history and culture of New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf South, the collection highlights subjects the War of 1812, Tennessee Williams, and jazz."
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
4.6 (1515 ratings)4.5 (917 ratings)
Circa-1823 apothecary is now a museum with exhibits of early medicines, superstitious cures & more.
514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
Top 10 Historic French Quarter Hidden Gems To Explore in New Orleans
"This unique museum was once the apothecary of America’s first licensed pharmacist. Located just steps away from Napoleon House, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum features a quirky array of pharmaceutical and medical memorabilia including antique surgical instruments and apothecary jars containing their original ingredients. Visitors can spend hours among all the medical curiosities and wonders of decades past."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"The Pharmacy Museum has quite an interesting tour – don’t let the name fool you!. It’s all about old school remedies and how they evolved through history, with a local twist."
The Presbytère
The Presbytère
4.5 (388 ratings)4.5 (839 ratings)
State museum with Hurricane Katrina & Mardi Gras exhibits in a former courthouse built in 1813.
751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Local history museumMuseumsHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Best New Orleans Itinerary: 3 Days in New Orleans
"It’s also an excellent place to people watch and where a number of New Orleans’ historical landmarks like The St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and The Presbytère are located (with Preservation Hall and The Historic New Orleans Collection nearby). Tons of artists, musicians, and fortune tellers hang out in Jackson Square and in the spirit of disclosure, I spent most of my time here people-watching and eating beignets. However, if you want to be a little more cultured than I was, visit one or several of the above-mentioned landmarks for even more NOLA history."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"We’ve already mentioned visiting the Cabildo as one of the best things to do in New Orleans – but what about its twin, The Presbytère?. It faces Jackson Square and dates back to 1791, and like its “sibling”, it boasts amazing architecture that makes it a true masterpiece. Built in a colonial Spanish style, The Presbytère was once used as its name suggests – as domestic quarters for the Capuchin monks of the Cabildo."
Mentioned by Yurview
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"Two current exhibits are “Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” which traces the celebration from its 19th-century origins to the current day emergence of parades and festivities that attracts millions of visitors each year. The “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond” exhibit details the rescue, rebuilding, and renewal from the storm that devastated the city back on August 23, 2005."
Hermann-Grima House
Hermann-Grima House
4.7 (206 ratings)4.5 (324 ratings)
19th-century house museum with period furnishings, a stable & a functional 1830s outdoor kitchen.
820 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
History museumSights & LandmarksGift shopHistorical landmarkMuseumScenic spotSouvenir storeHistoric Sites
American Italian Cultural Center
American Italian Cultural Center
5 (14 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
537 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
History museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Gallier House
Gallier House
4.7 (100 ratings)4.5 (84 ratings)
Built in 1857, this opulent, furnished house provides a glimpse into the life of an affluent family.
1132 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistory museumScenic spotHistoric Sites
Madame John’s Legacy
Madame John’s Legacy
4 (33 ratings)3.5 (47 ratings)
632 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksChildren's museumArchitectural BuildingsHistory Museums
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"French QuarterArchitecture enthusiasts will quickly and easily fall in love with New Orleans, and for good reason; the city is prized for its distinctive architectural style. And nowhere will you find a better example of this than at Madame John’s Legacy, a primo example of Louisiana’s 18th-century architectural design, and an official National Historic Landmark."
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
3.8 (2478 ratings)3.5 (566 ratings)
Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.
724 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumGift shopHeritage museumHistory museumNovelty storeSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Louisiana Official Travel and Tourism Information
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"The Historic Voodoo Museum is one of the best spots in New Orleans where the public can learn about the real history of Voodoo in New Orleans. The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum was founded in 1972 as a repository for Voodoo-related artifacts and objects that tell the story of its long history in the Crescent City. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, visitors can tour the museum daily, and join one of its haunted cemetery walking tours."
Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
Top 10 Historic French Quarter Hidden Gems To Explore in New Orleans
"This tiny museum on Dumaine Street will give you an eye-opening glimpse into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans. Founded in 1972 by a local artist, the two-room New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum is packed with historic voodoo relics, paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts. Take a self-guided tour and learn all about the rich culture that helped shape the story of New Orleans."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The story of voodoo in New Orleans is also intertwined with the state's dark slave-holding past. New Orleans was home to the largest slave market in America during the Antebellum period, and many West African slaves brought versions of the religion to the South. Eventually, it melded with elements of the Catholicism that define the city to become its own New Orleans-specific hybrid."

Top Best Restaurants in Gretna

Rosedale Restaurant
Rosedale Restaurant
4.6 (382 ratings)
Laid-back stop for Southern fare paired with cocktails, beer & wine in former police station digs.
801 Rosedale Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
RestaurantContemporary Louisiana restaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
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"If you didn’t have the address in hand, you’d be forgiven for thinking you weren’t in the right spot to eat at Rosedale. It used to be an abandoned police station. These days, it oozes with character and makes for an ideal place to have a beer and a snack."
McDonald's
McDonald's
2.7 (1973 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
711 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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St. Roch Market
St. Roch Market
4.6 (2670 ratings)4.5 (300 ratings)
1875 market reborn as a cool food hall with stalls selling eats & drinks, plus some outdoor seating.
2381 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
RestaurantSights & LandmarksBarbecue restaurantCocktail barCoffee shopHaitian restaurantMexican restaurantSeafood restaurantSoutheast Asian restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)Vegan restaurantPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by 10Best
places for gluten-free treats in New Orleans
"Located at the corner of St. Claude and St. Roch avenues, across from the bright orange Healing Center that includes the New Orleans Food Co-Op, the St. Roch Market first opened in 1875 as just one of the city's many public markets. Restored in 2012 with $3.7 million in public funds, the market now includes 13 vendors including two that offer gluten free baked goods. The Market is an easy walk or bike ride from the French Quarter, and it's just across the street from the Marigny."
Mentioned by Washington Post
Why New Orleans is one of America's best food cities
"Shuttered by Katrina, the one-time seafood market reopened this spring as a pristine food hall with more than a dozen vendors and abundant counter seating throughout. Among the draws are crab cakes from Elysian Seafood, daiquiris and other cocktails from the Mayhaw and local pecans, okra and raw honey sourced by St. Roch Forage. 2381 St. Claude Ave."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
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"This late-19th-century city-owned seafood market, which was by and large abandoned after Hurricane Katrina, was reborn as an upscale food hall several years ago. The dilapidated structure was spruced up and the navelike interior painted an..."

Best Donuts in Gretna

Blue Dot Donuts
Blue Dot Donuts
4.6 (280 ratings)
Unique donuts made on-site, such as red velvet cake & bacon maple, draw crowds to this small shop.
4301 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Donut shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"Opened in 2011 by three NOPD officers, this bright blue building on Canal Street sells out more days than not, thanks in no small part to its signature maple bacon long john doughnut. The cops are gone now — they sold to a baker in 2017, but all doughnuts are still made by hand at Blue Dot Donuts, a point of pride for this busy shop. Get there early, and on the weekends, expect a line."
Mentioned by hoodline.com
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"Over in Mid-City, Blue Dot Donuts features a wide assortment of freshly made glazed, filled, cake, buttermilk and specialty doughnuts. The shop at 4301 Canal St. has earned four stars out of 181 reviews on Yelp. Look for raspberry doughnuts topped with powdered sugar, chocolate iced with coconut, Bavarian cream and an assortment of doughnut holes."
District Donuts & Coffee Bar
District Donuts & Coffee Bar
4.7 (123 ratings)
Donuts are the main item at this baker also preparing snacky meals, coffees & Asian teas.
5637 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Coffee shopDonut shop
Freret Street Poboys and Donuts
Freret Street Poboys and Donuts
3.7 (54 ratings)
Laid-back counter-serve Creole restaurant that dispenses breakfast, po' boys & housemade sweets.
4701 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
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Mentioned by GoNOLA.com
Sweet Spots: Delicious Donut Shops in New Orleans
"This neighborhood eatery has all the breakfast fixins’, donuts, wings, burgers, and po-boys to keep you coming back all hours of the day. The donuts are simple and delicious, and the price is just right: it’s only 80 cents for regular and chocolate glazed, jelly filled, cream filled, chocolate iced and cake donuts. Honey buns are $1.75, and apple fritters are $2."

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Gretna

A Gallery For Fine Photography
A Gallery For Fine Photography
4.7 (49 ratings)5 (14 ratings)
Sizable gallery with original prints that capture New Orleans & Southern history & culture.
241 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art gallerySights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by hoodline.com
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"Over in the French Quarter, check out A Gallery For Fine Photography, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the art gallery by heading over to 241 Chartres St. As to what the business is known for, "Founded at a time when photography was only beginning to secure a foothold both in museum collections and in the art market at large, A Gallery for Fine Photography is a living landmark in the history of photography," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties."
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's Church
4.8 (263 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings)
Historic gothic-style church with vibrant interior frescos, stained glass & a 185-ft. bell tower.
724 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksPlace of worshipChurches & Cathedrals
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
4.7 (191 ratings)4.5 (218 ratings)
Church founded in 1841 by free African Americans, resulting in the historical War of the Pews.
1210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"St. Augustine Catholic Church is the oldest African-American Catholic parish in the nation. It is located on Saint Claude Avenue near the French Quarter on the site of the old Claude Tremé plantation. The church is the location of the annual Jazz Mass that is held in conjunction with the Satchmo Festival, which pays homage to Louis Armstrong."

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