Full of rich architecture and ethnic diversity, history drips from ever corner of the Carondelet neighborhood. Home to two-story mansions and white-glazed shotguns, there's a little bit of everything in Carondelet including easy access to the sprawling, 180-acre Carondelet Park.

History buffs will appreciate the 45 plaques scattered throughout Carondelet, each signifying an area of cultural or historical significance. Situated high upon a bluff, Carondelet is the place to be for stunning views of the majestic Mississippi.