Visit the Garden District, an area developed post-Louisiana Purchase by American merchants. Follow a walking route highlighting the district's Greek Revival and Italianate mansions. Learn about the historical competition between American merchants and the Creole elite reflected in these architectural designs. Spend time at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, observing the design of family tombs and above-ground burials characteristic of the region. Conclude the tour near dining establishments and shops located in this local neighborhood.