New Orleans

New Orleans, well known for its cuisine, music, architecture, and Mardi Gras, is also a popular location in film, TV and literature. Notable works set in the city include "A Streetcar Named Desire," "A Confederacy of Dunces," "Interview with the Vampire," and other books in Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" series.

New Orleans was also the setting for "American Horror Story: Coven," the third season of the FX anthology TV series. One character in the series, Delphine LaLaurie, is loosely based on an infamous historical character of the same name. Owing to its reputation as one of the most haunted cities in America, New Orleans has several companies that operate ghost tours, and the LaLaurie House in the French Quarter is a popular stop.

These listings include attractions and resources in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

Stories

WWWC Returns to Tucson as New Event Launches in Louisiana

Staff Report | Mar 8, 2023

The Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention is happening this weekend with a “Steampunk Roaring 20’s” theme. Meanwhile, the first-ever Louisiana World Steampunk Exposition will take place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Mardi Gras Super Krewe Offers Homage to Old-Time Sci-Fi

Staff Report | Mar 8, 2019

The Krewe of Endymion stages one of the largest largest Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, and this year they paid tribute to Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Georges Méliès.

Mississippi Steampunks Go Hollywood

The Southern Steampunk Expo in Gulfport, Miss., will offer photo ops on real movie sets

Staff Report | May 13, 2018

Steampunks on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond can pose for photos in authentic movie sets this weekend, as the Southern Steampunk Expo comes to Gulfport, Miss. The New Orleans Steamcog Orchestra will also be there.