Uptown

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Neighborhood Description

Uptown is the epitome of the gracious, gentle beauty that's defined New Orleans for many generations. Beginning upriver of the Garden District and stretching to Broadway, Uptown New Orleans is a self-contained residential world. Oak lined streets, Victorian mansions, and college cafes are staples of New Orleans' thriving Uptown neighborhood. Picturesque St. Charles Avenue runs through the heart of Uptown and is the main Mardi Gras parade route. Magazine street, a major commercial district, is known for its many locally owned shops, restaurants, and art galleries, and makes for a memorable residential experience.