The French Quarter is on high ground because the Mississippi built it there — and that one fact explains the whole map of New Orleans. What to pre-book, what the $3 transit pass saves you, and which famous attractions are not worth your afternoon.
Things to Do in New Orleans: The Oldest Part of the City Is Also the Highest, and That Explains Everything
The French Quarter is on high ground because the Mississippi built it there — and that one fact explains the whole map of New Orleans. What to pre-book, what the $3 transit pass saves you, and which famous attractions...
August 11, 2026
9 min read
