Our readers share some of their favorite spots to take holiday photo
Jackson Square
700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, 70116
This iconic New Orleans location is home to the St. Louis Cathedral which is the picture perfect backdrop for any season.
Bywater
New Orleans, LA, 70117
With vibrant colors, Studio Be on Royal Street is perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for a more subtle backdrop, try the beautiful Maringy Opera House on St. Ferdinand Street.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 70118
Nature always provides a beautiful background for a photo. Audubon Park has several options including Cecile’s Crepe Myrtle Grove, St. Charles Avenue Entrance and the Tree of Life.
The Streetcar
There are three different lines: St. Charles, Canal Street, and the Riverfront, each of which originates downtown but takes you different parts of the city.
Whether riding the line under the beautiful oak trees on St. Charles, along the Canal Street line doing Downtown or on the Riverfront Streetcar which will take you to New Orleans’ most exciting attractions – the Streetcar sets the perfect backdrop for a holiday photo.
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, 70124
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is home to several amazing works of art including Love, Red Blue, Corridor Pin, Blue and the Virlane Tower.
Morning Call
3325 Severn Avenue, Metairie, 70002
56 Dreyfous Drive, New Orleans, 70119
Snowing powdered sugar on top of delicious beignets, you cannot get more New Orleans than that!
Pitot House
1440 Moss Street, New Orleans, 70119
This hidden gem is a perfect location for family photos.
Café Du Monde
800 Decatur Street, New Orleans, 70116
This open-air restaurant provides the perfect setting for a holiday photo, complete with delicious beignets topped with powdered sugar.
Langles Bridge at New Orleans City Park
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, 70124
City Park provides several beautiful backdrops for your holiday photo, including the Langles Bridge, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Big Lake.
The Roosevelt Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, 70112
Bask in the glow and elegant history of the huge chandeliers in the grand lobby while enjoying the Holiday charm of The Roosevelt Hotel.