NEW ORLEANS LANDMARKS COLORING BOOK

PART OF THE AMERICAN LANDMARK SERIES

Let the good times roll in New Orleans, Louisiana! Wander through the colorful French Quarter, admire the balconies of Bourbon Street, listen for jazz drifting through the city, and experience the beauty of the mighty Mississippi River. This coloring book celebrates the architecture, music, traditions, and unforgettable landmarks that give New Orleans a personality unlike anywhere else. From historic streetcars to festive scenes and iconic neighborhoods, each page offers families a creative way to experience the rich culture and joyful spirit of the Crescent City.

LIST OF NEW ORELANS LANDMARKS AND ATTRACTIONS IN THIS COLORING BOOK:

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• St. Charles Avenue Streetcar — Climb aboard one of New Orleans’ famous streetcars for a ride past historic neighborhoods, stately homes, oak-lined streets, and some of the city’s most beautiful scenery.
   

• Jackson Square — Explore the historic heart of the French Quarter, where artists gather around a lively public square framed by the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and other historic buildings.
   

• Garden District Mansions — Wander through tree-lined streets filled with elegant 19th-century homes, ornate ironwork, lush gardens, and distinctive architecture that reflects the city’s colorful past.
   

• Bourbon Street Jazz Musicians — Listen for the sounds of New Orleans as talented musicians bring jazz to life, celebrating the musical tradition that has become one of the city’s greatest contributions to American culture.
   

• Café du Monde — Treat the family to a classic New Orleans experience at this famous coffee stand, best known for its warm, powdered-sugar-covered beignets and café au lait.
   

• French Quarter (Vieux Carré) — Explore New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, where historic buildings, wrought-iron balconies, hidden courtyards, music, restaurants, and colorful streets create an atmosphere found nowhere else.
   

• Preservation Hall — Experience the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz at this intimate French Quarter music venue, where generations of musicians have helped keep the city’s distinctive sound alive.
   

• Steamboat Natchez — Cruise into New Orleans’ riverboat heritage aboard a classic paddlewheel steamboat and experience the mighty Mississippi River from the water.
   

• The National WWII Museum — Discover the stories of the people who served and sacrificed during World War II through immersive exhibits, historic artifacts, vehicles, aircraft, and personal accounts.
   

• Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 — See the distinctive above-ground tombs that make New Orleans’ historic cemeteries so recognizable while learning about the generations of families connected to the city.
   

• French Quarter Balconies — Look up to admire the elaborate iron balconies, hanging plants, shutters, and architectural details that give the streets of the French Quarter their unmistakable character.
   

• Mississippi River — Spend time along the mighty river that helped New Orleans grow into an important port city, watching boats and river traffic while enjoying views from the riverfront.
   

• Audubon Park — Slow down beneath magnificent live oaks at this beautiful green space, where families can enjoy walking paths, lagoons, gardens, and plenty of room for outdoor recreation.
   

• Audubon Aquarium — Journey beneath the water to meet sharks, sea turtles, colorful fish, and other aquatic creatures while learning about marine environments from the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.
   

• French Market — Browse a historic marketplace filled with local foods, arts, crafts, souvenirs, and plenty of New Orleans personality in the heart of the French Quarter.
   

• New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) — Discover artistic treasures spanning centuries and cultures at this impressive museum in City Park, where families can explore paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and changing exhibitions.
   

• Mardi Gras World — Go behind the scenes of New Orleans’ biggest celebration and see how the enormous, colorful floats and imaginative decorations used in Mardi Gras parades are created.
   

• Crescent City Connection — Look across the Mississippi River at this impressive pair of bridges connecting downtown New Orleans with communities on the river’s West Bank and forming an important part of the city skyline.
   

• Mardi Gras Parade — Experience the excitement of New Orleans’ most famous celebration, with spectacular floats, colorful costumes, marching bands, beads, and traditions that transform the city each Carnival season.
   

• The Second Line — Discover a joyful New Orleans tradition in which brass bands, dancers, and community members form lively processions celebrating life, culture, and special occasions through music and movement.