New Orleans
Loving in the Big City is simple, but leaving it is difficult.
Regardless of the season, New Orleans extends a warm welcome to tourists who want to experience the fusion of African, French, Spanish, and Caribbean cultures in a mind-blowing explosion of sensations. This is the cradle of jazz, where there’s music everywhere, people live for food, and every day is a celebration with Creole food, centuries-old Spanish oak trees, and clacking streetcars. New Orleans can enthrall everyone with its special blend of city life, swamp tours, festivals, historical significance, and Mardi Gras celebrations.
Taking in Architecture and History
Take a ride on the St. Charles Avenue, Canal Street, or Riverfront streetcars to discover this over 300-year-old city that is encircled by lakes, bayous, and bays and divided by the Mississippi River. More than any other American city, admire the architecture in more than 20 historic districts. Admire lavish houses in the Garden District, mansions on St. Charles Avenue, and the Hotel Monteleone’s rotating carousel bar. You’ll want to spend some time around Jackson Square, which is bustling and located in the French Quarter. Once you’ve admired the artwork hung on the iron fence and maybe had your fortune told, cross the street to see the USA’s oldest continuously operational cathedral, the 18th-century St. Louis Cathedral. Take a tour of the region on the Natchez steamboat or the Creole Queen paddle wheeler for an alternative viewpoint.
Dining Your Way Across the Metropolis
Grab a refreshing drink on Bourbon Street or stop by the French Market for a cup of café au lait and a beignet to replenish your energy after all that sightseeing. Plan the remainder of your day so that you can try some of the specialties, such as charbroiled oysters, boiling crawfish, jambalaya, gumbo, and po’boy sandwiches. Lists of the greatest places to dine in the United States frequently feature the city’s eateries and chefs.
Listening to Music
New Orleans is a haven for music enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of genres such as Jazz, Zydeco, R&B, and Soul. Notable musicians have come from the city, including Louis Armstrong and more recent artists like Trombone Shorty, Jon Batiste, Branford Marsalis, and Harry Connick Jr. Discover the historic Creole district of Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny, which is a hotspot for bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Every day and night of the year, there is live music, and award-winning artists perform all week long in several venues. Preservation Hall, which is devoted to maintaining the New Orleans Jazz legacy, is a must-see.
The Interesting, Funky, and Fun
Visits to the Presbytere and Cabildo state museums, as well as the National World War II Museum, are also worthwhile. Explore the city’s many stores and museums to learn about voodoo customs. Visit Mardi Gras World to learn about the history of the festival and discover the creation of its renowned parade floats. Visit The Sazerac House, which is devoted to the Sazerac, the original drink from the United States, and immerse yourself in New Orleans’ cocktail culture. While investigating, come upon something you like. Purchase it. International travelers can shop in Louisiana without paying taxes. Don’t forget to present your passport while requesting a tax refund voucher, which you can use at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk or Louis Armstrong International Airport.