Louisiana New Orleans Jazz Historical Park map and highlights

New  Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in southeast Louisiana, in New  Orleans. Short description of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical  Park.     

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in southeast Louisiana, in New Orleans.     

This fascinating, musically oriented park serves up the sights,  sounds, and settings from where jazz first evolved in America.  Elaborate exhibits on the origins, early history, development, and  progression of jazz are found throughout the site. Indoor and outdoor  stages host a range of live performances, and visitors are invited to  participate in interpretive music programs. The park was authorized on  October 31, 1994.     

WHAT TO SEE & DO     

Attending concerts, participating in music programs, watching  parades, demonstrations, videos. Facilities: Visitor center, movies,  guided tours. Book-and-gift shop. Programs & Events: Jazz workshops,  conferences, guest lectures, live concerts, jazz-theme walking tours of  the French Quarter. Tips & Hints: In late 2003, construction began  on the park's new permanent facility in Louis Armstrong Park. Busiest  Oct. and Apr.; least crowded July and Aug.     

FEES & HOURS     

Free. Visitor center open Tues.-Sat. 9-5.     

HOW TO GET THERE     

In New Orleans via 1-10 to Exit 236 Esplanade, south to Decatur  St., and west to N. Peters St., or via 1-10 to Exit 235 Canal, south to  Decatur St., and east to N. Peters St.     

CONTACTS     

New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park (Attention:  Superintendent, 419 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130, tel. 504/589-4806,  fax 504/589-3865, ). New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors  Bureau (2020 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130, tel. 800/672-6124  or 504/566-5011, ).   

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in southeast Louisiana,  in New Orleans. Short description of the New Orleans Jazz National  Historical Park