New Orleans, renowned for its world-famous Mardi Gras and Jazz Festival, is a vibrant southern city teeming with activity.

Although it’s famously teeming with tourists, it also harbors lesser-known treasures.

According to Journeyscape research, 79 out of the city’s 1,749 attractions are classified as ‘hidden gems’ on Tripadvisor, accounting for 4.52% of the listings.

So, which locations offer a unique, off-the-beaten-path experience?

One such place is Le Musee de f.p.c., one of the few U.S. museums dedicated to narrating the history of free people of color.

Le Musee de f.p.c.

Originally part of the Domingo Fleitas plantation, the museum now showcases an extensive collection of documents, paintings, and decorative arts crafted by African descendants in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Another intriguing spot is the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, which exhibits America’s medical and pharmaceutical history, with a focus on Louisiana.

The museum boasts over 10,000 artifacts made from glass, ceramic, metal, paper, and leather, including medicine bottles, perfumes, cosmetics, medical instruments, and pharmacy cabinetry.

Other hidden gems

Other hidden gems worth exploring include the Longue Vue House and Gardens, the Backstreet Cultural Museum, and the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. Naturally, New Orleans also boasts more well-known attractions.

The city offers a plethora of river boat cruises and an abundance of bars and restaurants where visitors can enjoy cocktails while listening to live jazz – the music that put New Orleans on the map.

If you’re interested in discovering this beautiful southern city, both its hidden gems and popular hotspots, you’re in luck.

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