The historic Garden District of New Orleans can simply be described as beautiful. The Garden District is a popular destination for visitors due to it's mansions, gardens, and charm. Boundaries for this district include St. Charles Avenue to Magazine Street and Jackson Avenue Louisiana Avenue.
The Garden District was originally created in 1832 by Bathelemy Lafron after the Louisiana Purchase. The district was originally meant for the new American settlers who did not wish to associate with the European residents who lived mostly in the French Quarter. The new wealthy Americans were able to hire leading architects of the time to create the homes that are in the district. The homes vary from italian, greek, and victorian style. These homes were built on larger amounts of land which allowed for the creation of the amazing gardens for which the area is named.
The famous district has been featured in several movies and some celebrities even live in the area. The neighborhood is also home to the famous Lafayette Cemetery #1. This cemetery is one of the cities most well maintained and is a popular tourist attraction.
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