We ventured into Cemetery #1 on a Saturday and it wasnt bad at all. Just hot. It was interesting to see how it wasn't laid out in any sort of pattern. I didnt see where the neighborhood was bad and didnt see anything that made me want to not be there. There is an amazing little building next door and... more

We went thru St Louis 1 during the day--just don't go alone. The area is very shady. Be careful at night. My son and I were attacked/robbed on N. Rampart so be aware of your surroundings. We did enjoy the cemetery though. more

My brother lives near New Orleans and I have been many many times, but only recently made the visit with about 6 family members. We went alone, not on a tour on a Sunday before sunset. I didn't feel unsafe, though there was a strange man who kind of wandered around (and prompted me to get closer to my brothers... more

My husband and I ventured out on our own to tour Cemetery #1. Very cool. Lots of other tourists as well. I do understand why they warn you to just be careful. There are a lot of places that someone could hide, but we went during the day and felt safe. Use your head like anywhere. Enjoy it! more

We took a walking tour of the cemetery through Haunted History Tours. Yes the cemetery is next to the projects AND Police station. The only people we saw in there were other tour groups and a few people who were touring on their own. So as long as you went during the day and not alone I do not think... more

While most travel guides make you feel like your life is in jeopardy to visit this cemetery, we didn't feel that way. We took the cemetery trolley, which dropped us on Canal Street and left us with a 4 block walk to Saint Louis Cemetery 1. The first block has abandoned warehouses. The 2nd and 3rd blocks are through "the... more

If you've done your research on New Orleans and the various attractions this wonderful city has to offer, then I am sure you may have come across information indicating that the cemetaries are notorious for criminals that lurk around the tombs. Dont believe everything you read! The cemetaries are in a "bad" part of town, however the police station is... more

I recently visited the cemetary with my family on a Saturday at around 2:00 p.m. and found it to be filled with tourists and tour guides. The entire cemetary is surrounded by visiting cars and donkey pulled carriages. We parked in front of the housing project and walked to the entrance gate. We also visited the No. 2 and No.... more

I recently returned from a trip to New Orleans and this cemetery definitely topped my list of places to visit. I do feel compelled though to offer another viewpoint than the mainstream views that this cemetery is an unsafe place. I decided to visit St. Louis Cemetery #1 alone, without a tour group. As a photographer I wanted to be... more