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Lafayette Cemetery: Traveler Reviews

1400 block of Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 (Garden District)
504-525-3377
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Ranked #13 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
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Type: Cemeteries
Description: The burial site for many of the people who lived in the mansions of the surrounding Garden District.
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Memphis, TN
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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“Beautiful cemetery, interesting history...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

We visited this cemetery as part of a walking tour. We enjoyed seeing an authentic New Orleans cemetery, like what you often see in the movies. Our guide said this was the cemetery used in the movie Double Jeopardy.

It's located in the garden district, which is a great place to visit anyway -- great restaurants and gorgeous old homes.

Close to the cemetery is a bookstore and cafe with tasty treats.

The cemetery is often closed on Sundays, though not always. To play it safe, go M - Saturday.

Visited November 2012
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“Unique”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

One of the few cemeteries above ground because of the problem with low ground and water problems. It is on the tourist list and has an interesting history. Worth a visit because of it's local significance.

Visited November 2012
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“Quirky thing to do but a must”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This needs to be part of your tour to New Orleans if history interests you. There are some very interesting people resting here, all above ground.

Visited October 2012
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Philadelphia
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“Interesting facts”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Did the cemetary tour as part of the Garden District tour. Very interesting information worth a visit however if you dont take a tour your basically just walking around looking at tombs. I highly suggest taking a paid tour.

Visited November 2012
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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“Fascinating”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

We went here on our own and just walked around. It closes relatively early, so you want to go in the daytime before dark. Fascinating to see all the above ground burials and interesting to read. Would love to do a tour, but good even for a walk through. The pavement was pretty rough, so you need to watch your step.

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