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Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras WorldvsThe Presbytere
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World and The Presbytere are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, The Presbytere ranks significantly higher than Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. The Presbytere is ranked #6 in New Orleans with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Fodor's "If you're not here for the real thing, Mardi Gras World is a fun (and family-friendly) backstage look at the history and artistry of Carnival." Full review
Concierge "Locals congregate in neighborhood bars on hidden side streets and along the parade routes on Uptown stretches of St. Charles Avenue."
Lonely Planet "This garish and good-fun place houses (and constructs) many of the greatest floats used in Mardi Gras parades." Full review
Frommer's "Mardi Gras World offers tours of its collection of float sculptures and its studios, where you can see floats being made year-round." Full review
Afar Magazine "Mardi Gras World, located in the Port area of New Orleans near the convention center, is a fun stop any time of year." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This float factory takes the mask off of Mardi Gras and lets visitors see where the magic happens. " Full review
The Presbytere Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Frommer's
751 Chartres St., Jackson Sq., New Orleans, LA
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Fodor's "It is now a museum showcasing a spectacular collection of Mardi Gras memorabilia, and displays highlight both the little-known and popular traditions." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The lovely Presbytère building, designed in 1791 as a rectory for the St Louis Cathedral, serves as New Orleans’ Mardi Gras museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Located to the right of St. Louis Cathedral, this c.1790 building-originally called the Ecclesiastical House-was constructed on the site of the 1720 residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks." Full review
Frommer's "The Presbytère was planned as housing for clergy but was never used for that purpose." Full review
