Jazzland Theme Park, USA

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In New Orleans, there is an abandoned amusement park. Today Jazzland looks like an illustration for a horror movie. Corroded and partially destroyed rides, punches of grass and wild shoots, and broken clown figures with eerie grin are everywhere. The history of the once colorful and cheerful place is very tragic. Throughout the lifetime Louisiana was suffering from devastating hurricanes. Jazzland park was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

After destruction of the park there were several attempts to restore it, but a full reconstruction needed a very large sum, which was out of the city budget. The abandoned and destroyed amusement park owes its fame to the photographer Andrew Jason from United States. Two years after Hurricane Katrina, he went to New Orleans to shoot the city that suffered from the elements. Quite by chance, the photographer went to the amusement park, about which he knew nothing before his trip. The park impressed the photographer so much that he dedicated a separate photo shoot to it.

Toys and souvenirs scattered everywhere, shops with T-shirts and Coca-Cola cups, mud-covered cafe tables and soda vending machines with broken windows - these are the main components of the unique environment the ruined park. To the delight of many tourists who like to walk around the abandoned places, Jazzland area of the park is not guarded, so everyone can walk here and take pictures. Every year, the park is increasingly turning into a swampy area. It is already difficult to walk in some remote parts of the place.

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ATM bankomat: 'Cardtronics ATM' located in 2.67 km (

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Car rental office: 'Hertz Rent A Car' is located in 1.3 km (

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Fuel station: 'Chevron' in 2.67 km

Supermarket: 'Italy by Joseph' in 2.5 km

Parking: 'Global Parking Systems' in 5.23 km

Apotheek: 'Rite Aid Pharmacy' in 2.65 km

Police station: 'New Orleans Police Department' in 4.5 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'C J's Place' in 1.93 km

Railway station: 'New Orleans Station' in 18 km

Nearest airports:
» Louis Armstrong Airport MSY - in 31 km

» Washington Executive Airport W32 - in 265 km

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Relax Inn and Suites New Orleans

Located in 2 km from Jazzland
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Rooms: 77

Simply stated guest rooms are furnished with a cable TV with premium film channels. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. Cold … More: photo, rates and booking

Budget Lodge

Located in 4 km from Jazzland
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Rooms: 143

Each guest room at Budget Lodge features spacious windows and comes equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. Free wired internet access and cable … More: photo, rates and booking

Economy Inn New Orleans

Located in 7 km from Jazzland
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Rooms: 22

The uniquely decorated guest rooms at Economy Inn New Orleans feature beach-inspired wall murals. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen TV, a … More: photo, rates and booking

Red Carpet Inn and Suites New Orleans

Located in 9 km from Jazzland
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Rooms: 22

Each traditionally styled guest room at Red Carpet Inn and Suites New Orleans has a cable TV and a work desk. In-room refreshment facilities include … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Jazzland Theme Park - New Orleans

New Orleans will also appeal to fans of eco-tourism. Here you can take great tours of plantations (for example, Old River Road Plantation Adventure) to find out a lot of interesting information about the abolition of slavery and enjoy a pleasant pastime in nature among the picturesque open spaces. You can also join excursions to the Mississippi swamps - such tours include kayaking, rafting, canoeing or boating. Among other things, this is a great opportunity to see the local marine fauna - for example, pelicans. Fishing tours on the Mississippi River are very popular with tourists too.

If you are on vacation with children, the latter will certainly appreciate Carousel Gardens where they can get lots of wonderful impressions. Interesting rides are available for them here, and during fairs, the park is beautifully decorated to become even more beautiful. Amazing "Storyland" located in the park is ready to please not only children but also adults who can feel small again thanks to its atmospheric design. This is a great place to take pictures: you will find hundreds of beautiful figures depicting children's favorite fairytale characters. No less atmospheric is Music Box Village where visitors can play jazz themselves and listen to music concerts, and the eyes are delighted with picturesque spaces.
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