historic-sitePhoto by guy_dugas on Pixabay
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
New Orleans, United States
75
min visit
America's most haunting cemetery, where crumbling 'cities of the dead' and above-ground mausoleums from the 1700s create an eerie yet beautiful labyrinth of history and mystery. Walk among the graves of voodoo priestesses and Creole aristocrats.
Visiting St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: FAQs
How long does a visit to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 take?
⌄
Plan for about 1.5 hours at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
When is the best time to visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?
⌄
Early morning in fall (October-November), arriving by 7:30am before crowds and when the light is soft and golden.
Want to visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?
Get a custom day-by-day itinerary including this attraction.
Plan Your New Orleans TripNew Orleans Itineraries
Wrought Iron & Late Nights: 2 Days in New Orleans for Two
2 days · 7 stops
Wrought Iron & Second Lines: Three Slow Days in New Orleans
3 days · 8 stops
Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime Stories: 2 Days in New Orleans with Kids
2 days · 4 stops
Wrought Iron & Warm Chicory: Three Unhurried Days in New Orleans
3 days · 8 stops