In 1823, the first licensed pharmacist in the United States, Louis J. Dufilho Jr. opened an apothecary shop here. This Creole-style town house doubled as his home, and he cultivated herbs needed for medicines in the interior courtyard. Exhibits highlight milestones in pharmacy and medicine. The exhibits include various medical widgets, gizmos and gadgets, some practical and some not.
Founded around 1875 as an act of gratitude by a local priest towards St. Roch for protecting the masses from the yellow fever epidemic of 1867, this chapel and its two cemeteries have undergone many changes over the years. It is considered a place of healing for the sick and is a popular pilgrimage site in New Orleans. Offerings here include some bizarre items like crutches, prosthetics, plaster casts, carved tokens with words of appreciation, and more. These items are offered often by the people who believe they have healed from their ailments by the Saint’s blessings. Designated as a local historical landmark due to its significant history and architecture, St. Roch Chapel is a notable place of worship in New Orleans.
You can find this historical landmark in the middle of the French Quarter on one of the city's busiest streets. 1850 House was designed by the famous James Gallier Sr., whose Gallier House is also a historical landmark. Both the upper and lower areas are an excellent representation of life in New Orleans in the mid-1800s. The interior depicts striking differences between the lifestyles of an upper middle class family and the servants who worked for them. This well-preserved townhouse is one of two historic structures formerly owned by Baroness Micaela Pontalba. There is a gift shop and bookstore on the first floor.
Jackson Square, in the heart of the French Quarter, contains a church, a seat of government and major stores. Along with all of the other important elements, there is a historic landmark called Washington Artillery Park. It is a raised concrete area creating a great spot to stop and relax while you watch the paddle boats glide down the Mississippi. The mounted canon is a model of the same canon used in the Civil War. This monument honors the local 141st Field Artillery of the Louisiana National Guard that saw action from the Civil War through World War II.
The American-Italian museum is located in a most fitting spot, adjacent to the Piazza d'Italia. The architecture evokes ancient Rome, while the museum exhibits customs and artifacts about the Italians and their contributions to the culture of the Crescent City. A research library includes records of the large local Italian immigrant community. The Piazza affords the surrounding American-Italian community a place to celebrate their heritage. There are a number of unique shops and restaurants in the area you may want to check out. Please use caution in this neighborhood. Some of the streets around the Piazza may be deserted at certain times and could be unsafe.
New Orleans Botanical Gardens is spread across 10 acres (4 hectares) of tropical conservatory, including a water lily pond, formal rose garden, azalea, camellia gardens and a horticultural garden. Scattered throughout are fountains and sculptures by world-renowned artist Enrique Alferez (a New Orleans local). Take a guided tour or browse through the library and gift shop located in the lovely Pavilion of the Two Sisters.